Skunk Cam: Mating Season is Here
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If you’ve been smelling skunks lately, you’re not alone.
Mamaroneck is One of Westchester’s ‘Climate Smart Communities’
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Several towns in Westchester County and many around the State are taking strong steps to fight climate change
Risks of Rising Seas Revealed for Larchmont
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Current projections are that a 6-foot high flood is about 22%-36% likely to happen between today and 2030.
Water Quality Funds for Rye, Port Chester
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Port Chester and Rye will receive $3,964,500 in funding for sanitary sewer overflow improvements.
Beechmont Lake Restoration in New Rochelle in Spring
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The plans include dredging the lake, introducing native plants at the perimeter, removing dead and diseased trees, and redesigning the northern bay
Is Your Holiday Energy Use Naughty or Nice?
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Turning down the thermostat from 70°F to 65°F, for example, saves about 10%.
Coming Up: Fall Birding Adventure in Larchmont – Nov. 18
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Look for late fall migrating birds and our own locally wintering birds
Cuomo Condemns EPA’s Proposed Energy Rule
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Many public health and environmental advocates also have noted dire consequences if the proposed rule goes into effect.
Coming Up: Zero Waste Day at Rye Playland – Nov. 3
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Zero Waste Day is part of Westchester County’s ongoing Household Recycling Drop Off Days in 2018
Coming Up: Go Batty at Sheldrake Center, Larchmont – Oct. 27
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Find out more amazing bat facts on Saturday October 27 from 5 to 6:30 pm when Sheldrake Environmental Center in Larchmont hosts a pre-Halloween family program
New Maya Lin Exhibition at Hudson River Museum in Yonkers
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Best known for her 1982 Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Lin’s new exhibit explores and interprets the geology of the Hudson River.
Local Towns Initiatives on Fall Leaves: Love ‘Em and Leave ‘Em
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This fall, one of the best steps you can take to help the environment is to leave fallen leaves on your property to reduce organic waste.
Climate Change Report Shows Impact on Sound Shore
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Larchmont area residents can expect 11 days at or above 90 degrees per year, on average.
Sheldrake Reservoir at Record Highs
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Water levels at the Sheldrake Reservoir were at an all-time high Wednesday
Coming Up: Celebrate Food Waste Recycling Program- Sept 22
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The voluntary Food Waste Recycling program, launched on September 18, 2017, has diverted an estimated to 50 tons of food scraps from the waste cycle this past year.
West Nile Virus Found in Lower Westchester
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The Health Department’s West Nile Virus prevention advice is online
Mid-Year Report Shows Gains for Westchester
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Key accomplishments from the legislative session to date.
Eco Award for Town of Mamaroneck and Village of Larchmont
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The Food Waste Recycling Program run by the Town of Mamaroneck and Village of Larchmont has received an Eco Award from Westchester County
County Eco Award Goes to Greenburgh Nature Center
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The Greenburgh Nature Center introduced a pilot food scrap recycling program in the summer of 2015
Coming Up: Hudson River Stars in New Summer Exhibition
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Hudson River Museum in Yonkers features an exceptional, four-channel video installation
100’s of Local Students Walk-out, Colleges Say Won’t Impact Admissions
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High Schools across the area and the nation honored victims of the Parkland, Florida shootings at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in a 17 minute walkout.
New Rochelle Gives “Unexcused Absences” to Students in Walk-out
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New Rochelle High School is saying no to students wishing to participate in a national walkout Wednesday to honor the victims of the High School shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Coming Up: Larchmont Screening of “Wasted!” – Mar. 3
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40% of our food in the U.S. is thrown out, along with more than a billion tons of food globally.
Tips for a Greener Valentine’s Day
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The New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (NYLCVEF) has some useful advice for a greener Valentine’s Day:
Coming Up: Nature Detectives Solve Mysteries at Sheldrake – Jan.6
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Snoop around the “Detective Agency” at Sheldrake Nature Center on Saturday January 6 from 10 to 11 am where you can investigate what really happens in nature.
2018 County Budget Restores Park Curators and More
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The County Board of Legislators passed a 2018 budget that eliminates cuts to Westchester County Parks staff
Coming Up: Family Fun at Sheldrake, Larchmont- Dec. 2
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See how animals can survive the cold … without being able to turn on a furnace or run to the grocery store!
Profile of an Eco-friendly Turkey from Stone Barns in Westchester
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The main features of the ideal, sustainably-grown, eco-friendly turkey, raised by the folks at Stone Barns
Westchester Budget Cuts Key Park Staff
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“These proposed cuts mean that some of the parks’ curators won’t be there any more…”
Coming Up: Astorino vs. Latimer Debate – Oct. 24
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An evening debate between Republican incumbent Rob Astorino and Democratic candidate George Latimer takes place on October 24th
Larchmont Playhouse Purchased by Film Lover, Billionaire Developer
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A developer has purchased the Larchmont Playhouse and plans to transform the theater into an art house cinema.
What Can Westchester Learn from Harvey?
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Harvey reminds us that the chances of floods in Westchester’s coastal areas are increasing.
Larchmont Library Hosts Eclipse Viewing
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An excited crowd gathered in front of the Larchmont Library Monday afternoon
Is Your Drinking Water Polluted? New Database Has Answers
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The news isn’t so good for Mamaroneck. Tap water provided by Westchester Joint Water Works was “in violation of federal health-based drinking water standards.”
New Rochelle Gets 250K Grant to Clean Beechmont Lake
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The funds will be used to restore the lake’s ecological health, beauty, and water retention capacity.
Mobile App Monitors Westchester’s Rising Sea Levels
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A mobile app developed by Columbia University scientists lets you use your phone to check rising sea levels
‘A Brush with Nature’ at Larchmont Library Gallery
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On display in the Oresman Gallery at the Larchmont Library throughout March. The exhibit is free.
Report Shows Cost-Effective Energy After Westchester’s Indian Point Shuts Down
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The lower cost of wind and solar power and many of the clean energy projects started by the Governor in recent years are enabling factors for success.
Coming Up: How Clean Is Your Beach?
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Save the Sound will host a series of “conversations” to discuss their water quality monitoring work in Sound Shore communities of Westchester and how you can help.
Coming Up: Privatize Westchester County Airport? – Feb 21
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A secret deal struck by Astorino with Oaktree Capital Management?
Removing Westchester Ice and Snow: Green Alternatives
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But experts say you can choose to limit damage to the environment in several ways.
Indian Point Nuclear Reactors to Close by 2021
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Two remaining nuclear reactors at Indian Point will be closed down– one by April 2020 and the second by April 2021