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
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.
This Weekend: January 5, 6, 2019
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It’s 2019! Take a mindful walk, audition for a play, take in some fine arts!
Today’s Snapshot
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Know someone who takes amazing photos? Do you have a few photos you’d like to share?
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
2018 Left One Last Storm Behind
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By New Year’s Day, temps in the high 50’s made the stormy weather feel like…last year.
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%.
Update: Reports of Deer Hunting in Larchmont Shock Residents
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A resident writes on Tuesday, A resident writes, “Someone shot a large male deer with a bow and arrow on the Leatherstocking Trail.”
Today’s Snapshot
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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: Expert Talk on Coyotes, Mamaroneck – October 30
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Nearly every week during the last few months, we have heard reports of local residents spotting a coyote.
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
It’s Petal it Forward Day in Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye
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Wednesday, October 24 is “Petal it Forward Day,” and one Larchmont florist will be hitting the streets of Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye, handing out hundreds of flowers to help brighten the week.
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.
Today’s Snapshot
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Know someone who takes amazing photos? Do you have a few photos you’d like to share?
This Weekend October 19 – 21, 2018
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There’s so much happening locally this weekend, from Food Trucks to little goblins…
Today’s Snapshot
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Know someone who takes amazing photos? Do you have a few photos you’d like to share? Send them our way and you can be featured on our pages and in our newsletter.
Coming Up: Pop-Up Planet Gazing, Rye- Oct. 20
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Join Astronomer Jason Kendall, who returns to show us how much we have learned about our cosmos thanks to the Hubble Telescope.
Federal Project Authorized for Mamaroneck Flooding
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Flood mitigation on a grand scale is finally expected to come to the Village of Mamaroneck.
Today’s Snapshot
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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.
Rye Beach is Dog Paradise
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From now through April 28, 2019, dogs may run on the section of Rye Beach at Rye Playland- kind of an off season secret for some.
Coming Up: Bringing Nature Home, Rye- Oct. 5
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Join the Jay Heritage Center for green networking and a free talk by Garden Club of America Medalist Doug Tallamy about the importance of planting and maintaining native trees
Sheldrake Reservoir at Record Highs
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Water levels at the Sheldrake Reservoir were at an all-time high Wednesday
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: 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.
Coming Up: Public Hearing on Latest Hampshire Development Plan in Mamaroneck
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A new proposal to develop Hampshire Country Club is on the table, and a public hearing to discuss it is scheduled for February 14.
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
Winter Farm Shares Available for Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Neighbors
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Winter Farm Shares are still available for those wanting to join Farm Share beginning in January.
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…”