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Environmental Conservation
Patterson, NY
News
Violation Issued After Wildland Fire Goes Up Behind Patterson Business: Officials
A wildland fire that began behind a Putnam County business took several days to put out and led to the issuing of a ticket, officials announced. The fire was reported on Friday, Jan. 3, at 2:15 p.m. in a swampy area behind Petersen's Patterson Greenhouses in Patterson, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Forest rangers responded to the scene and determined that an ember from a burn pile at the nursery had likely ignited the blaze, officials said. Additional rangers soon joined the effort to extinguish the b…
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Contractor, Son Nabbed For Illegal Dumping In Brewster, Authorities Say
A contractor and his son were ticketed for illegal dumping in the Hudson Valley after environmental officials found material containing an address in construction debris on the side of a road, authorities said. The debris was discovered on the side of a road in Putnam County on Friday, Nov. 29 by New York State Environmental Conservation Officers Franz and Schuck while patrolling in the village of Brewster, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. During their investigation, officers found a piece of mail among the debris…
West Milford, NJ
Police & Fire
Jennings Creek Wildfire Update: Blaze Mostly Contained Week Later
After almost one whole week, the Jennings Creek Wildfire had been 75% contained on Thursday, Nov. 14, officials said. The wildfire continues to burn across Passaic County, NJ, and into Orange County, NY, with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and New York Department of Environmental Conservation leading containment efforts. The fire has burned 2,283 acres in New Jersey. While no structures are currently threatened or evacuated in New Jersey, residents are advised to avoid the area. Road closures remain in effect on East Shore Road from Awosting Road to Greenwood Lake Turnpike, as well as B…
Warwick, NY
News
Governor Provides Update On Wildfires In Hudson Valley
As the wildfires continue to burn across the Hudson Valley, Gov. Kathy Hochul updated what's being done to mitigate and contain them. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Hochul said a multi-agency response had been deployed to fires in Orange and Ulster counties in close coordination with local fire departments and first responders. According to Hochul, an aerial investigation shows the Orange County fire named the Jennings Creek/Sterling State Park wildfire in New York and New Jersey now encompasses 5,000 acres, half of which is in New York, and is 10 percent contained in both states. The fire in …
West Milford, NJ
Police & Fire
Air Quality Levels Improve, 3,000-Acre Wildfire Still Raging In West Milford
A sprawling wildfire, now covering 3,000 acres, continues to burn through West Milford Monday, Nov. 11, however, air quality levels across the region have improved. The Jennings Creek Wildfire threatens 24 structures across both New Jersey and New York, including two homes in New Jersey, eight historic buildings in the Long Pond Ironworks Historic District, and 14 structures on East Shore Road in Greenwood Lake, NY, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. As of the latest update, the fire is only 10% contained, prompting officials to close East Shore and Beech Roads, along with all tr…
White Plains, NY
News
Open Fires Banned In Westchester Parks As Drought Watch Continues
As dry conditions continue, open fires have been banned in Westchester County-owned parks. The ban was announced on Wednesday, Nov. 6 by Westchester Parks officials, who also said it was effective immediately. The ban follows a Drought Watch declared by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Tuesday, Nov. 5 as a result of low precipitation levels. According to parks officials, wooded environments in parks such as camping sites and remote areas have an increased fire risk because of the rain shortage. During the ban, charcoal and propane fires are only a…
Riverhead, NY
Politics
Election 2024: Water Quality Proposal Decided By Suffolk County Voters
Long Island voters have made their voices heard on a ballot measure aimed at improving water quality. Suffolk County’s Proposal 2 was overwhelmingly approved by a margin of 72 to 28 percent, according to the Suffolk County Board of Elections. It will add a one-eighth of a cent sales tax increase – or 12.5 cents on every $100 spent – to expand the sewer system. It would also provide tax-free grants to Suffolk County homeowners on septic systems to connect directly to the sewer system. Any revenue generated by the new tax can only be used to improve water quality in Suffolk County. Among th…
Riverhead, NY
Politics
Election 2024: Here's Closer Look At Suffolk County's 'Extremely Important' Proposition 2
Our nation’s next president isn’t the only thing being decided this Election Day. Among the key issues that Long Island voters will decide is Suffolk County’s Proposition 2, aimed at improving water quality. If approved, the measure would add a one-eighth of a cent sales tax increase – or 12.5 cents on every $100 spent – to expand the sewer system. It would also provide tax-free grants to Suffolk County homeowners on septic systems to connect directly to the sewer system. Any revenue generated by the new tax could only be used to improve water quality in Suffolk County. Among those urging…
Doylestown, PA
News
Drought Conditions Declared In 35 PA Counties: State Environmental Officials
Drought conditions have been declared in 35 Pennsylvania counties as of Friday, Nov. 1, according to state environmental officials. Thirty-three of those counties are under a Drought Watch while two others are under a Drought Warning, the state's Department of Environmental Protection said in a news release. The following counties fall under the Drought Watch: Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Butler, Carbon, Chester, Clearfield, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Indiana, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Montour, North…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
Poisoned Hawk Found By Hiker In Montgomery County: Police
A red-tailed hawk that was suffering after being poisoned was rescued in Lower Merion Township, according to police. Officers responded to a call about a hawk that was in distress in a wooded area of Gladwyne, the Lower Merion Township Police Department said in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Officer Brian Devlin, the department's Animal Warden, confirmed to Daily Voice that he was involved in rescuing the hawk on Wednesday, Sept. 25. A hiker on the Winsor Trail initially found the bird and reported it, according to Devlin. The animal was unable to fly and appeared to be in distress. …
Bridgeport, CT
News
Spotted Lanternfly Located In Bridgeport, If You See One Squish It, Officials Say
The dreaded spotted lanternfly, which threatens trees, growing spaces, and urban canopies, has been spotted in Fairfield County. The latest sightings have been in Bridgeport parks and the community garden, according to the Bridgeport Sustainability Office and Parks and Recreation Department, which reported that residents spotted lanternflies in these areas. Both departments are asking residents for their assistance in getting rid of the dangerous pest. City officials said that if you see a spotted lanternfly (SLF), please kill it; they are an invasive pest. "Look for the spotted red…
Kingston, NY
Lifestyle
Algae Bloom Closed Popular State Park Beach In Region To Swimming
Due to an unhealthy algae bloom, a popular boating and swimming lake in the region has been temporarily closed. The blooms were found in Sullivan County at Lake Superior State Park in Bethel on Tuesday, Aug. 6. “Cyanobacteria, better known as blue-green algae, has increased to potentially harmful levels at Lake Superior’s beach, due in large part to the ongoing hot weather,” Parks, Recreation and Beautification Director Brian Scardefield explained. “People and animals who come in contact with the algae may develop irritation of the skin, eyes, nose, throat, and respiratory tract – or …
White Plains, NY
News
Free For All: Bee-Line Bus Fares To Be Lifted During Summer Months In Westchester
Those who utilize Westchester's Bee-Line bus system to get around can take advantage of lifted fares throughout the dog days of summer. Free rides will be offered by the county's Bee-Line bus system beginning on Monday, July 1, and continuing through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2, according to Westchester County Executive George Latimer. The initiative is part of the county's ongoing effort to support local communities, ease transportation costs for families, and encourage residents to use public transit. "We are excited to bring back free rides on the Bee-Line buses this …
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
News
Jersey Shore City To Get Emergency Beach Erosion Fix As Summer Approaches
A Cape May County beach desperate for more sand will get some emergency help for this summer, officials said. The state has authorized a short-term beach renourishment project along the coast of North Wildwood. Gov. Phil Murphy and Mayor Patrick Rosenello announced the plan in a brief joint statement at night on Thursday, Apr. 26. The Democratic governor and Republican mayor said they worked "through collaboration and bipartisan partnership" to find a temporary solution to erosion concerns in North Wildwood. "The New Jersey Department of Transportation's Office of Maritime Resources is cur…
Rivertowns, NY
Schools
Westchester HS Student Leads Art Exhibition To Help Support Hudson River
A high school student from Westchester is looking to drum up support for the preservation of the Hudson River through the power of art. To raise funds for environmental conservation efforts, Irvington High School Junior Minori Furtado has organized an art exhibition that will include works from students and seasoned artists, the Irvington Union Free School District announced on Thursday, April 4. The exhibition, titled "Ebb & Flow," will be held at the Studio 8 art gallery in Irvington at 8 North Dutcher St. from Thursday, April 11 to Wednesday, April 17. The effort wi…
Brentwood, NY
News
Fitting Punishment Awaits Man Who Cleared $20K Of Timber From Long Island Park, DA Says
He just wanted to spend more time in nature, and a Long Island judge was happy to grant his wish. Terence Wolffe, age 42, of Mastic, pleaded guilty to criminal mischief and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Feb. 2 for causing thousands of dollars in damage to Nesconset’s Commerdinger County Park. Prosecutors said Wolffe spent “a prolonged period of time” clearcutting over 1,100 square-feet of trees and vegetation at the park beginning in April 2023, all in an attempt to make his own personal “hangout spot.” Earlier Report: Man Clears $20K Worth Of Timber From Commer…
Stony Point, NY
Obituaries
27-Year-Old Former HS Hockey Player In Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly On His 'Dream Trip'
A former high school hockey player in the Hudson Valley who was a well-known videographer and environmental enthusiast died while on a "dream trip" to Chile to hike the Patagonia region of the Andes Mountains. Rockland County native Brian Kilduff, age 27, of West Haverstraw, died suddenly on Friday, Dec. 29 after becoming ill while in Chile. He was born in Suffern, on Wednesday, March 20, 1996, and graduated from North Rockland High School where he played hockey, according to his obituary. "Everyone who knew Brian knew how much he loved hockey," his obituary said. He went on to recei…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
News
Livestream Of B.L. England Smokestack Implosion (
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The smokestack that long stood at the former B.L. England power plant is set to be imploded on Thursday, Oct. 26. The smokestack in Great Egg Harbor Bay in Beesleys Point is set to implode at 10 a.m. Residents can watch on a Facebook Live here provided by OffShoreDrones. The facility is clearly visible from the Garden State Parkway bridge between Atlantic and Cape May counties. While designated public viewing points have not been defined, the NJ Turnpike Authority allegedly will be allowing pedestrians on the parkway bike/walking path. A goodbye party was held last weekend. The plant an…
Brentwood, NY
News
Man Dumps Hazardous Waste At Former LI Psychiatric Center, Costing Thousands In Cleanup: DA
A Long Island man’s decision to dump hazardous waste at a former psychiatric center left the property owner and taxpayers on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars in cleanup costs, prosecutors said. Carleton Pulley, age 48, of Bay Shore, was arraigned on charges of endangering public health and related offenses in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Aug. 30. According to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, a police officer witnessed Pulley unloading tires from a tractor trailer on the grounds of the former Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in Brentwood on Sunday, April 23. Th…
Hartford, CT
News
Fox Found Trapped In Tire Rescued In Connecticut
Environmental conservation officers in Connecticut rescued a fox after the animal got its head stuck in a tire over the weekend. Officers in the Northwest corner helped free the animal after it became trapped while it was likely chasing a small rodent, according to an announcement from Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police on Sunday, July 31. Authorities did not share the location where the incident took place. "With the help from the homeowners and a little baby oil, our wardens were able to safely free Mr. Fox," officials reported. "Although I’m sure he was 'tire'd out…
Kingston, NY
News
Hudson Valley Man Admits To Illegal Dumping
The owner of a New York business has admitted to unlawfully disposing of construction and demolition debris. David Gutierrez, of Ulster County, pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge of the unlawful disposal of solid waste in excess of 70 cubic yards on Monday, May 23, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement. DEC said the case began in 2017 when authorities coordinated a task force to target large amounts of illegal construction and demolition debris that was being dumped across the Southern District. Officers executed …
New Haven, CT
Obituaries
17-Year-Old Victim Of Triple-Fatal CT Crash Remembered As 'Loving, Generous, Kind Soul'
A 17-year-old girl who died in a crash last month in Connecticut is being remembered for her kindness and generosity. Megan Nicole Povilaitis, of East Haven, died in a single-vehicle crash in New Haven County on Hosley Avenue in Branford at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, police reported. All three occupants of the vehicle died in the crash. Megan was identified as the driver, and the two passengers were identified as 19-year-old Anthony Dudchik, of East Haddam, and 22-year-old Robert Dudchik, of East Haven. Earlier report - Three Killed In Branford Crash According…
Mahopac, NY
News
Nyseg
Upgrading Transmission Line In Putnam County
Following multiple large-scale storms that left thousands in the Hudson Valley without power in recent years, NYSEG announced that it is working to upgrade its transmission system in Putnam County to aid customers during future weather events. The company announced this week that it is working to replace nearly three miles of existing 46 kV line and poles along the route to improve service to approximately 2,377 customers in the Town of Patterson and Town of Southeast. NYSEG Project Manager Gideon Oppong-Darko said that “this project will bring greater reliability to the area, improve …
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
New Westchester Municipality To Put Restrictions On Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Another municipality in Westchester County has placed a seasonal ban on the usage of gas-powered leaf blowers. The first annual ban on the loud maintenance machines will take place in the Village of Irvington-on-Hudson between Wednesday, Dec. 16 until Monday, March 15 of 2021. Gas-powered leaf blowers can only be used for snow removal, or in the case of an emergency. Between March 15 and Tuesday, June 1, the leaf blowers can be used by property owners between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 p.m. until 4 p.m. on weekends and federal holidays, according to Irvingt…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Westchester Community Becomes One Of First In Northeast To Ban Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
In a unanimous and unprecedented decision, officials in a Westchester County municipality voted to ban gas-powered leaf blowers effective January 2022, becoming one of the first communities in the Northeast to take such action. The Monday, Sept. 21 decision, according to the Village of Larchmont's Board of Trustees, was driven by environmental concerns. “Larchmont is proud to be a leader in municipal green policy," said Mayor Lorraine Walsh. "Policies such as this, which ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers entirely, are essential if we are going to make meaningful progr…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
News
Ex-Public Works Manager Admits Dumping Private Waste Into South Jersey Sewers
A former public works manager from Burlington County has admitted dumping his private septic company's waste into Wrightstown sewers, authorities said. Rodman Lucas, 62, of Pemberton Township, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiracy to tamper with public records, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said.Lucas' criminal case was part of a lengthy corruption probe by the state Comptroller's Office Lucas is an ex-operator of the Wrightstown Municipal Utilities Authority (WMUA). He admitted to using the public works authority to improperly dump waste from his private sept…
North Hunterdon, NJ
News
North Jersey 'Hidden Gem' Trashed By Visitors Who Saw It On TikTok, Mayor Says
TikTok may be to blame for the recent mistreatment of a Hunterdon County "hidden gem." High Bridge adopted an ordinance Thursday to add signage to Lake Solitude Dam and Waterfall, banning smoking alcohol, littering and food. Built in 1909, the dam has been a precious spot in High Bridge for more than a century. It's seen a significant uptick in visitors lately, thanks to a TikTok video that identified the spot a "hidden gem," Mayor Michele Lee said, and guests don't always treat it with the respect it deserves. "It is justifiably upsetting when we see people treating this area witho…
Torrington, CT
News
Covid-
19: Plastic Bag Fee Returns In Connecticut
After being suspended for more than three months, the plastic bag fee at retailers in Connecticut is back as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed an Executive Order on Thursday, March 26 suspending the $0.10 fee for each single-use plastic bag in an attempt to curtail the spread of COVID-19. That Executive Order expired on June 30, and as of Wednesday, July 1, retailers providing customers with plastic bags will once again be collecting the fee, which goes to the state’s Department of Revenue Services. If a store charges a …
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Photos: Groups Of Black Bears Roams Through Backyards, Back Porch In Area
Groups of black bears have been making the rounds throughout Hudson Valley neighborhoods, with some getting caught on camera a little too close for comfort. There were multiple sightings of black bears and cubs reported in Rockland County in the past week, with some roaming through area backyards in Pomona, while others took leisurely strolls through quiet streets. One bear even got up close and personal, perusing the sights on one resident’s backyard deck. According to environment officials, residents should not leave garbage cans or any food outside to help avoid an encounter with a bear…
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Update
: Hackensack Riverkeeper 'Devastated,' Retail Shops Destroyed By Gas-Fed Fire
UPDATE: A ruptured gas line fed the fire that destroyed two retail shops and severely damaged the Hackensack Riverkeeper's office Saturday on Main Street, authorities said. Columns of smoke that could be seen for miles as city firefighters battled the blaze, which they said apparently began in the retail businesses -- presumably closed because of the coronavirus pandemic – sometime after 5:30 p.m. The three-alarm fire also severely damaged the Hackensack Riverkeeper’s offices next door. At the scene on Saturday.Rob Munson The site was evacuated before the roof collapsed. No injuries w…
Torrington, CT
News
Vicious Giant Hornets With Venomous Sting Spotted For First Time In US
As if a global pandemic and worldwide economic crisis aren't enough to occupy us, there's now news of the arrival of a vicious, freakish-looking hornet with a venomous sting in the United States for the first time. Asian giant hornets can use shark-fin shaped appendages to destroy a beehive, decapitating its victims in a matter of minutes. “It’s a shockingly large hornet,” said Todd Murray, Washington State University's Extension entomologist and invasive species specialist. “It’s a health hazard, and more importantly, a significant predator of honey bees.” That's especially concerning sin…
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