Environment
Fire bans ordered in view of growing drought conditions
Westchester County says that due to the dry conditions an open fire ban has been issued for the county's parks, effective...
Aquarion’s mailing about lead in the water worries many in Westport
Westport First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker has reached out to Aquarion Water Co. about a recent mailing regarding lead in the water....
CNN Wire: Americans just lived through one of the driest months in history
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist One of the driest months in United States history is coming to a close after causing...
Ossining mirror company demands return of rent payments
The landlord "deliberately concealed" contamination ... for the purpose of deceiving and defrauding" Mirage Mirror & Glass.
New Rochelle, one of U.S.’ ‘best small cities,’ to add green space, upgrade transit, retail
A rendering of a section of Memorial Highway, to be transformed into a linear park under New Rochelle’s Linc Project. Courtesy...
State legislators applaud Bond Commission’s OK of funds
The cleanup and remediation of the former Raymark plant in Stratford just received much needed funds from the State Bond Commission...
Be prepared to prevent hurricanes’ legal storms
Wind damage to a home on Florida's Anna Maria Island in the wake of Hurricane Milton. Courtesy Creative Commons. As Florida,...
Local organizations continue to respond in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Staff at Americares' Global Distribution Center in Connecticut prepare shipments of hygiene kitsand medicines for communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Photograph...
Gov. Lamont, banks partner to help businesses affected by August floods
Floods from Aug. 18 storm destroyed roads, homes and businesses in Fairfield, New Haven and Litchfield counties. File photo. SEYMOUR –...
A 50-year path to pest management success
Jim McHale, president of JP McHale Pest Management. Photograph by Donna Mueller. Seasons may change, but uninvited guests of the creepy,...
Zoning change sought to allow five soundstages and more in movie/TV complex for SW Yonkers
Developers Joe Cotter and Lynne Ward of Greenwich-based National Resources on behalf of i.Park Riverdale LLC are asking Yonkers for a...
Bye Bye Mattress recycles 196K mattresses, saves $3.25M
A Bye Bye Mattress worker recycles a mattress last year. Photo courtesy of Mattress Recycling Council. HARTFORD – The Mattress Recycling Council’s...
Governor shuts down Wilton flood victim FEMA recovery center
Horseshoe Pond in Wilton is among the many water-related natural beauties in town. But a storm in August wreaked havoc, causing...
Connecticut’s Delamar hotels partner with rising skincare line to create luxury for all
CaudalÃe's natural products have their origins in the winemaking region of Bordeaux, France. Photograph by Sheri Marchi. Call it quiet luxury...
Rockland to receive federal funds to combat lead paint hazards
The Village of Pomona and Rockland County have been selected by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for...
