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Stamford
Business
Renovations Begin On Stamford Market
Updates have begun on a Fairfield County Grade A Market to enhance the shopping experience and bring the store up to date. The renovations will update the Stamford store's interior decor and refresh the produce, seafood, floral, and meat departments. The store, located at 563 Newfield Ave., will also feature new fresh-prepared grab-and-go meal options. The market will remain open during the renovation, and store officials said work is expected to be completed by summer. “Our Newfield Avenue Grade A Market has been a staple in the Newfield-Turn of River neighborh…
Capital District
News
These Albany County Housing Projects To Receive Portion Of $260M Fed, State Funding
More than a quarter billion dollars in federal and state funding will go toward addressing New York’s housing crisis. Over $260 million has been awarded to 29 housing developments across the state through tax credits and subsidies meant to create or preserve over 1,800 affordable and sustainable homes, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday, March 18. The projects will upgrade and modernize public housing and further local economic development initiatives, according to the governor’s office. Each one includes sustainable features meant to advance the state’s climate goals. “The only way to add…
Atlantic
News
Housing Development Aims To Revitalize 'Pretty Desolate' Part Of Atlantic City
A project is aiming to bring more affordable housing to an underdeveloped area of Atlantic City, officials said. Construction crews are building four multi-family homes in a development in the Southeast Inlet called Lighthouse Row. The $4 million project is in a previously vacant lot off South New Hampshire Avenue between Atlantic and Pacific avenues. Mayor Marty Small Sr. and other officials held a news conference on Tuesday, Mar. 19 to showcase the work near the Absecon Lighthouse. They were joined by developer Keith Groff, who has owned a home in the neighborhood for about 20 y…
Capital District
News
World’s Largest Beef Producer 'Greenwashed' Environmental Harms To Boost Sales, NY AG Says
New York State is suing the world’s largest beef producer, claiming it lied about its environmental impacts in order to boost sales. A lawsuit filed by Attorney General Letitia James in New York State Supreme Court on Wednesday, Feb. 28, accuses JBS USA Food Company of deceptive business practices and false advertising. According to James’ office, the company has repeatedly misled the public by claiming it will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, despite documented plans to increase production and grow its carbon footprint. In 2021, the JBS Group reported total global greenh…
Montgomery MD
Obituaries
Dies After Battle With Recurrent Brain Cancer, 42
Maryland is in mourning for Michael John Buckhout-White, a devoted father of two who died following a brave battle with recurrent brain cancer on Friday, Dec. 29. He was 42. Born in Silver Spring, Michael attended Montgomery Blair High School, where he was a drummer in jazz band before his graduation in 1999, his obituary says. He then earned an AA with a certificate in Computer Graphics from Montgomery College and transferred to UMBC before earning a BA in Digital and Imaging Arts. Michael worked at MacUpgrades in Bethesda while continuing to follow his creative passion throughout college…
Capital District
Politics
Historic Election: Voters In Troy On Cusp Of Picking First Woman Mayor
It may be an off-year election, but that doesn’t mean it’s boring. History is being made this Election Day as voters in one major city in the region are set to elect their first woman mayor. In Rensselaer County, the race for Troy mayor sees Republican city council president Carmella Mantello facing off against Democrat Rensselaer County legislative board member Nina Nichols. The winner will take over the position currently held by Democrat Patrick Madden, who is coming off his second four-year term, making him ineligible to run again. Mantello has spent the last eight years on the Troy C…
Union
Obituaries
Former Summit Mayor Ellen Dickson Dies: 'Beacon Of Community Advancement'
Former Summit Mayor and Common Council President Ellen Dickson died Sunday, Sept. 24. She was 71 years old. "While the departure of Ellen Dickson has created an irreplaceable void, her unparalleled generosity, compassion, and profound love for Summit serve to guide us all," the city said in a release. "Ellen's commitment to Summit was deep and firmly rooted. She, along with her husband, Chip, made Summit their home for over two decades, watching their three children flourish and graduate from Summit Public Schools. Ellen was a beacon of community enhancement, deeply understanding that the e…
Middlesex MA
Lifestyle
Three Cambridge Neighborhoods Rank Among Best Places To Live In America
Local likely will not be surprised that multiple Massachusetts communities are ranked among the best places to live in the US, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. Using a set of criteria that includes public schools, cost of living, diversity, weather, and housing, Niche ranked the best places to live in America and heavily featured communities in Massachusetts. Coming in at spot number seven, Cambridgeport received A+ grades for commute, health and fitness, nightlife, and public school categories. The Cambridge neighborhood has 10 thousan…
Mount Pleasant
Business
This Pocantico Hills Eatery Serves Best 'Once-In
-a-l
ifetime' Meal In State, Report Says
A Northern Westchester restaurant serves the best "once-in-a-lifetime" meals in New York, according to a new ranking from Eat This, Not That. The website published a list of the best "once-in-a-lifetime" meals that are worth traveling for in all 50 states on Sunday, Dec. 4. For New York, the publication named popular farm-to-table eatery Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills. The website reported that the restaurant serves "truly memorable" meals thanks to Chef Dan Barber and his team. "Possibly one of the best meals I've had in my life," Diana T. said in a Yelp review. "I'm lu…
New Rochelle
Politics
'Passing The Baton': New Rochelle Mayor Won't Seek Re-Election After 16 Years In Office
New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, who has served the Westchester County city for around 16 years in office, has announced that he is ready to start the next chapter of his life. In a letter to the citizens of New Rochelle from Monday, Nov. 21 titled "Passing the Baton," 52-year-old Bramson, a Democrat, said that he has decided not to run for the office in 2023, citing completion of many of the goals he set out to achieve, and a desire to seek other challenges in his life. "I make this announcement with a deep sense of gratitude – for the partnership of colleagues in government, f…
Nassau
Business
'An Even Better Experience': Jones Beach Theater To Get Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade (
Photos
)
Summer concerts at Long Island staple Jones Beach Theater are about to get a whole lot better thanks to a massive renovation project in the works. Live Nation Entertainment is making a multimillion-dollar investment that’s meant to improve the concert-going experience at the 70-year-old outdoor amphitheater, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday, Oct. 21. Planned upgrades include a new entrance for a more “seamless entry” into the venue, as well as a new plaza that will feature local food and beverages. The venue will also see a 20-percent increase in bathrooms, with current restrooms also …
Suffolk NY
Police & Fire
Construction Begins On $33M Affordable Housing Development In East Hampton
Dozens of energy-efficient apartments are being constructed on Long Island as part of a $33 million project to create more affordable housing. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday, Aug. 17, that construction is underway on Three Mile Harbor, a housing development of 50 apartments that will offer affordable family homes in the East Hampton Union Free School District. "My administration remains steadfast in our commitment to creating affordable housing for all New Yorkers that is high-quality and sustainable," Hochul said. "Three Mile Harbor will create 50 new, energy-efficient homes and …
Suffolk MA
News
Robert Downey Jr. Bikes Around Boston During Visit To MIT, Cambridge
Iron Man ditched the thrusters and rocket packs on his suit during his visit to Boston this week when he toured Tony Stark's alma mater MIT. Instead, actor Robert Downey Jr. pedaled his way around Cambridge on a bike Wednesday, Aug. 10, to highlight his initiative to save the planet for real and not just in his movies. Downey shared several photos and videos of his exploits around town through the social media account for his FootPrint Coalition, which invests in technologies that fight climate change and promote sustainability. He posted a video explaining the value of bike lanes as he …
Fairfax
Business
Best Expensive Restaurant In Virginia Is Whimsical Hotel, Website Says
You went to a fancy restaurant and now you're a few hundred bucks in the hole. Here's the thing: The food wasn't great. Eat This, Not That has compiled a list of the best most expensive restaurant in every state to make sure that the Beef Wellington and lobster ravioli really are worth every penny spent. In Virginia, that restaurant is The Inn at Little Washington, in Washington. The Inn is run by head chef Patrick O'Connell, a Washington DC native and self-taught cook known as "the Pope of American cuisine." He opened the place in 1978, and has hosted celebrities, politicians and mor…
Bronxville
Business
Online Grocer Launches Private-Label Brand To Ease Supply-Chain Concerns
A popular online grocery platform is launching its first-ever private label of prominent pantry products as the country contends with continued supply chain concerns and inefficiencies. Misfits Market, known for its focus on accessibility, affordability, and sustainability, launched “Odds & Ends,” on Wednesday, April 13, representing the company’s first private label of items. Odds & Ends includes pantry staples such as coffee, nuts, dried fruit, and dark chocolate-covered mini pretzels and was designed to address supply chain issues by working directly with farmers and other sour…
Bedford
Obituaries
Denise Martabano Lupia, 63, Taught 22 Years In Katonah-Lewisboro Schools
Denise Marie Martabano Lupia (nee Edman) of Winter Park, FL passed away peacefully with a smile on her face on February 21, 2022 with her husband David Lupia by her side. She was 63 years old. She was born in Kingston, NY on July 1, 1958 to Donald and Noel Edman. Denise was the eldest of five children and grew up in Katonah. During her childhood, Denise discovered her passion for cooking and gardening, which she learned from her mother. She was an avid tennis player and joined forces with her sister Kathy to teach tennis lessons on their home court for several years. Denise graduated from…
Nassau
Business
Shake Shack, Just Salad Coming To Oceanside
Two popular casual eateries from different ends of the dining spectrum are opening new locations on Long Island. Shake Shack, known for its burgers and shakes, will open its fifth Long Island location along with newbie Just Salad at The Sands Shopping Center, at 3535 Long Beach Road in Oceanside in the former Sterling National Bank. Shake Shack plans to open its location in late 2023 and will feature a Shack Track drive-up window, which allows guests who have pre-ordered on the Shack app or web to pick up their orders without leaving the comfort of their cars, said Shake Shack spokeswoman…
Armonk
News
Westchester County Adds First All-Electric Buses To Bee-Line Fleet
Westchester County has added the first all-electric buses to the Bee-Line fleet. The county announced on Wednesday, Sept. 1, that it is adding six all-electric Bee-Line buses, including two 40-foot buses and four 35-foot buses. “This is an exciting day for commuters and the environment," County Executive George Latimer said. "The unveiling of our first all-electric bus shows Westchester County’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with greener vehicles. In addition to meeting our sustainability goals by reducing emissions, these new electric buses will save the County money b…
Pelham
Neighbors
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program
Sustainable Westchester marks the fifth anniversary of its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, known as Westchester Power. The program allows municipalities to negotiate a fixed-rate clean, renewable electricity supply on behalf of local residents and small businesses. "On this fifth anniversary of the Westchester Power program, we should particularly appreciate the clarity of vision displayed by Westchester municipalities in the formation of this cornerstone of the community energy movement,” said Nina Orville, Executive Director, Sustainable Westchester. “The next steps take u…
White Plains
Neighbors
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program
Sustainable Westchester marks the fifth anniversary of its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, known as Westchester Power. The program allows municipalities to negotiate a fixed-rate clean, renewable electricity supply on behalf of local residents and small businesses. "On this fifth anniversary of the Westchester Power program, we should particularly appreciate the clarity of vision displayed by Westchester municipalities in the formation of this cornerstone of the community energy movement,” said Nina Orville, Executive Director, Sustainable Westchester. “The next steps take us dee…
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
Northern Westchester Eatery Offers Unique, One Stop Dine-Around Experience
If you're looking for a food experience that offers a little of everything, using fresh, local ingredients in a sustainable setting with a small carbon footprint, then Exit 4 in Northern Westchester is your kind of place. Exit 4, located on Main Street in Mount Kisco is just a couple of turns off both the Saw Mill Parkway and Interstate 684's Bedford exit, which is -- you guessed it -- Exit 4. You can find everything from fried rice to mac and cheese donuts, duck tacos, truffle fries, Asian meatballs, coal fire pizzas, homemade pasta, and much more. The owners say their philosophy is to l…
Hudson
News
Rescue That Saves Dogs From Chinese Meat Trade Opening First U.S. Shelter In Jersey City
An international dog rescue group that saves dogs from the Chinese meat trade is opening its first U.S. shelter in Jersey City. The No Dogs Left Behind shelter will open at the end of March at 10 Webster Ave. The nonprofit organization rescues dogs from Chinese slaughterhouses and then provides them with medical care, before flying them to the U.S. for adoption. The Jersey City digs will serve as an all-vegan base station that will house up to nine dogs, and serve as the hub for the junior volunteer program, fostering program and social media outreach, HobokenGirl reports. The organizatio…
Cresskill-Closter
Lifestyle
Earth Institute At Columbia University Launches Pre-College Program
The Earth Institute at Columbia University is excited to offer virtual pre-college learning opportunities for high school students in spring 2021. Spring registration is now open on our website. Join us at an upcoming info session to learn more — sign up here. Our pre-college programs are for high school students in grades 9-12 who are interested in extending their learning beyond the classroom and sharpening their knowledge and skills in the areas of climate change and sustainability. Whether you are a budding climate change activist, or a maker who loves to tinker with new tools and techno…
Bedford
Lifestyle
Earth Institute At Columbia University Launches Pre-College Program
The Earth Institute at Columbia University is excited to offer virtual pre-college learning opportunities for high school students in spring 2021. Spring registration is now open on our website. Join us at an upcoming info session to learn more — sign up here. Our pre-college programs are for high school students in grades 9-12 who are interested in extending their learning beyond the classroom and sharpening their knowledge and skills in the areas of climate change and sustainability. Whether you are a budding climate change activist, or a maker who loves to tinker with new tools and techno…
Greenwich
Lifestyle
Earth Institute At Columbia University Launches Professional Learning Program
The Earth Institute at Columbia University is excited to offer virtual professional learning opportunities for spring 2021. Spring registration is now open on our website. Join us at an upcoming info session to learn more — sign up here. Our professional learning program provides working professionals and adult learners with the knowledge and skills needed to further job-related interests and careers across a variety of subjects. This program is for you if: you work in a climate- or sustainability-oriented career and want to gain new skills to enhance your current role; you want to explore a…
Bedford
Lifestyle
Earth Institute At Columbia University Launches Professional Learning Program
The Earth Institute at Columbia University is excited to offer virtual professional learning opportunities for spring 2021. Spring registration is now open on our website. Join us at an upcoming info session to learn more — sign up here. Our professional learning program provides working professionals and adult learners with the knowledge and skills needed to further job-related interests and careers across a variety of subjects. This program is for you if: you work in a climate- or sustainability-oriented career and want to gain new skills to enhance your current role; you want to explore a…
Rye
Lifestyle
Stop & Shop Offers Free Reusable Bags At Stores Ahead Of Statewide Ban On Plastic
With single-use plastic bags becoming banned from New York retailers, Stop & Shop is offering customers a new alternative with free reusable bags. In an effort to ease the transition from plastic to paper when the ban takes effect on Sunday, March 1, Stop & Shop is offering to trade carryout plastic bags for free reusable bags (while supplies last). Beginning on Saturday, Feb. 22, Stop & Shop will have information tables set up at stores to answer questions about the upcoming ban. The tables will also have giveaway items, including a free reusable bag for every customer who bri…
Danbury
Business
Eversource Ranks No. 1 Among Nation's Most Responsible Energy Companies, Newsweek Says
Eversource has been named America’s Most Responsible energy and utility company by Newsweek. In a new study, Eversource was recognized on the magazine’s list of “America’s Most Responsible Companies.” It ranked first in the energy and utility category and was 72nd out of 2,000 companies that were evaluated. Newsweek partnered with global data research firm Statista Inc. to publish its first ranking of America's Most Responsible Companies. Statista worked from a universe of 2000 public companies to determine which firms were tops when it came to doing good. According to Statista, the m…
Bronxville
Business
Wegmans, With New Store In Area Near Opening, Phasing Out Single-Use Plastic Bags In NY
Have your reusable grocery bags ready? With a new store set to open in the area over the summer, Wegmans announced that the company is planning to phase out single-use plastic grocery bags in all its New York stores as of Monday, Jan .27. The grocery store giant announced on Monday, Jan. 6, that ahead of a planned statewide ban on single-use bags that takes effect in March, they will begin encouraging customers to use reusable bags. Related story: Wegmans Sets Official Opening Day For Harrison Location Paper bags will still be available for a five-cent fee, with sales being donated…
DV Plus - Westchester
Schools
What's Driving STEM Education In Westchester? Jobs, Of Course!
More than 800 jobs come up when you type "STEM and Westchester" in the search fields on Indeed. They range from teacher to entry-level security work to research and development analysts—with most citing you need a STEM degree. The county's future workforce depends on the quality of its science, technology, engineering and math education. That is why a simple hands-on exercise in a Bedford Central School District fifth grade classroom was so important. Not only did peers work on solving an environmental challenge in a real-world way, but they also got a glimpse of life as a potential c…
DV Plus - Westchester
Politics
Another Candidate Joins Crowded Democratic Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat
The field of candidates interested in running for U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey's congressional seat in Westchester and Rockland counties continues to grow. On Thursday, Dec. 19, Westchester County Legislator and Democratic Majority Leader Catherine Parker of Rye announced her candidacy for Congress. Parker officially launched her campaign at an environmentally friendly house being renovated in Ossining. “This building is emblematic of my commitment to the environment,” Parker said, “a home that can create as much energy as it uses. We have started down this path in Westch…
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