Category: Environment
DEC Announces Final Sewage Pollution Right to Know Regulations
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
Elevated Levels of Lead Found in Three More New Rochelle Schools: Barnard, Ward, Jefferson
Montefiore New Rochelle and Montefiore Mount Vernon Achieve Westchester Green Business Certification for Environmental Sustainability Achievements
New Round of Testing at New Rochelle Elementary School Reveals 19 New Locations with Elevated Levels of Lead
Catskills’ Bounty Brings Eco-Friendly Aspect to New Rochelle Grand Market
Recycling Update: No plastic bags, recycle “gable top” containers
05/31 Summer Collection Hours Begin Recycling Reminder- No Plastic Bags Paper containers now accepted in commingled recycling 6 AM
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
Environmental Center Launches Local ‘Sheldrake Blog’
Public Comment Invited for Draft Stormwater Report
DEC Opens Accessible Fishing and Boat Access on the Lower Esopus Creek in Town of Ulster
Davids Island Site (New Rochelle) – Remedy Selected to Address Site Contamination
Crystal Cleaners Site (Pelham) – Remedy Selected to Address Site Contamination
Habitat of Westchester Announces April Events
New Rochelle Trinity’s Waste Free Tree Filling up with Leaves
04/22 DEC Opens New Boat Launch and Fishing Access on the Lower Esopus on Earth Day 11 AM
Elevated Levels of Lead Found in Drinking Fountain at New Rochelle School, Water Shut Off at School
Delaware Aqueduct Maintenance May Cause Discolored Water on Tuesday, March 29
04/14 Remedy Proposed for Former Marble Quarry Landfill Brownfield Site (Tuckahoe) Public Comment Period and Public Meeting Announced 7 PM
In Celebration of International Wildlife Day, DEC Reminds New Yorkers to “Return a Gift to Wildlife”
Meet New Rochelle Jefferson’s Green Star Students
Governor Cuomo Launches Statewide Water Quality Initiatives
New Rochelle Wastewater Treatment Plan Wins Engineering Project of the Year Award
Paulin’s Effort Leads to Flood Remediation Grant for New Rochelle, Scarsdale and Eastchester
Innovative E-Waste Recycling Program Yields Initial Success
SUEZ (formerly United Water) Receives Advancement Award from Westchester Water Works Conference
Schmuckler’s Dry Cleaners Site Poses a Significant Health, Environmental Threat, NYSDEC Finds
Cleanup Requirements Achieved for Brownfield Sites in Tuckahoe and Yonkers
DEC Seeks Landowners to Assist with Wild Turkey Research
Public Comment Invited on Proposed Site Cleanup; Public Meeting Scheduled
New Rochelle Columbus School Takes Recycling To The Convention
Astorino announces winners of Soil & Water Achievement Awards
11/12 Mulch Mowing Demonstration Rescheduled 4 PM
Astorino Announces “Healthy Soils, Healthy Plants” Workshop at County Center on December 8
County Executive Astorino Reminds Parents to Keep Their Homes Lead Safe
Fall Leaf Collection Begins 2015
Hunting Seasons Underway in Upstate New York
State Hunting & Trapping Education Courses are in Full Swing