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Ulster County Unveils New EV Portable Charging Station In Kingston Ulster County Unveils New EV Portable Charging Station In Kingston
Ulster County Unveils New EV Portable Charging Station In Kingston A Hudson Valley government has unveiled the county's latest vehicle charging station, which is entirely off the grid and can be used in remote areas. The new portable charging facility is currently stationed at the Ulster County Office Complex on Ulster Avenue in Kingston. Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger said on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the station is powered entirely by solar energy and equipped with solar battery storage to help during power outages. It joins other charging stations in the county and will be relocated to its new home in the Ashokan Trail parking lot off Route 28 in Boicevi…
Montville-Based Cybertrucks Cook Pizza In 2 Minutes, And Owners Have Best Response For Haters Montville-Based Cybertrucks Cook Pizza In 2 Minutes, And Owners Have Best Response For Haters
Montville-Based Cybertrucks Cook Pizza In 2 Minutes, And Owners Have Best Response For Haters Fabio Antonio Arbelaez didn't get a Tesla Cybertruck for the attention. But when it comes to his business, it certainly doesn't hurt. "It's like a billboard on the highways," said Arbelaez, 43, who is a partner at The Columbia Inn in Montville, known for its super-thin-crust pizza, with Ryan McDermott. Arbelaez will slap a company magnet on the side of the truck and head to a party, where he'll cook The Columbia Inn's signature pie in a conveyor-like oven that he plugs into the bed of the truck. The pizza is ready in about two minutes and can feed 25 people in an hour. …
Nation's Largest Offshore Wind Project Breaks Ground In NY On Way To Powering 600K Homes Nation's Largest Offshore Wind Project Breaks Ground In NY On Way To Powering 600K Homes
Nation's Largest Offshore Wind Project Breaks Ground In NY On Way To Powering 600K Homes Work on the nation’s largest offshore wind project is officially underway in New York. On Long Island, local and state leaders attended a ceremonial groundbreaking at the Boys and Girls Club of Bellport on Wednesday, July 17, for Sunrise Wind, a 924-megawatt project expected to produce enough energy to power 600,000 homes. The project – located approximately 30 miles east of Montauk – will support over 800 union jobs during the construction phase and will lead to economic benefits stretching from the Capital Region to Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said. Earlier Report: 'Ju…
Vandals Intentionally Disabled Windmills In Schuylkill County: State Police Vandals Intentionally Disabled Windmills In Schuylkill County: State Police
Vandals Intentionally Disabled Windmills In Schuylkill County: State Police Authorities are looking for the vandals who fired a gun into commercial windmills in Union Township.  State police said it's happened multiple times since March.  The vandals pry open the ventilation gates on the door of the windmills' electrical compartments, then fire a gun at the components inside, causing significant damage and shutting down the turbines, troopers said.  Anyone with information is asked to call PSP Frackville at 610-378-4454 or submit a tip online. 
Protestors Don't Get Far Storming Field During Congressional Game At Nats Park (VIDEO) Protestors Don't Get Far Storming Field During Congressional Game At Nats Park (VIDEO)
Protestors Don't Get Far Storming Field During Congressional Game At Nats Park (Video) Eight climate change protestors were arrested after storming the field during a Congressional baseball game at National's Park Wednesday, June 12. Before the game, US Capitol Police had been tipped off that some people planned on protesting. Officers were well-prepared with a plan, executed swiftly when the protestors sprung into action. BREAKING: We have taken the field at the Congressional Baseball Game + play has FROZEN!Congress sends billions of public $$ to subsidize deadly fossil fuels — but the police are tackling us instead.This Chevron-sponsored game cannot continue. This is unc…
'Just The Beginning': Nation's First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Completed Off NY Coast 'Just The Beginning': Nation's First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Completed Off NY Coast
'Just The Beginning': Nation's First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Completed Off NY Coast If you’re reading this, there’s a possibility that the electricity to power your device came from the country’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the completion of the South Fork Wind project on Thursday, March 14, capping off more than two years of construction that began in February 2022. As of Thursday, all 12 of the project’s offshore wind turbines were up and running roughly 35 miles off the coast of Long Island, delivering power to Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Rockaways, the governor’s office said. Earlier Report: 'Momentous St…
$1.5M In 'Critical' Upgrades Coming To Ocean County Wastewater Plant $1.5M In 'Critical' Upgrades Coming To Ocean County Wastewater Plant
$1.5M In 'Critical' Upgrades Coming To Ocean County Wastewater Plant Ocean County is getting more than $1 million for major improvements to a wastewater treatment plant, officials said. The county will receive $1.5 million for work at the Central Water Pollution Control Facilities plant in Berkeley Township. Republican Rep. Chris Smith announced the federal funding in a news release on Friday, Mar. 15. The goal is to improve safety and reduce environmental risks at the plant on Hickory Lane. "This critical federal funding will allow Ocean County to demolish, replace, and rehabilitate the digester tank cover and other mechanical, structural, and electri…
Offshore Wind Farm Begins 'Powering Up,' Provides Clean Energy To Long Island Homes Offshore Wind Farm Begins 'Powering Up,' Provides Clean Energy To Long Island Homes
Offshore Wind Farm Begins 'Powering Up,' Provides Clean Energy To Long Island Homes The first wind turbine in New York’s first offshore wind farm has begun delivering power to Long Island, marking a major milestone in the state’s plans for renewable energy. On Wednesday, Dec. 6, the first offshore wind turbine at South Fork Wind, located nearly 35 miles from Montauk, began “powering up,” successfully delivering power to Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. The turbine, which is one of two currently built, is not only the first offshore wind turbine in the state of New York but is also the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in the US to begin delivering power. …
Hochul Announces Newest Additions To Long Island Power Authority Hochul Announces Newest Additions To Long Island Power Authority
Hochul Announces Newest Additions To Long Island Power Authority Three new people of differing experiences have been appointed to the Long Island Power Authority Board of Trustees. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Board of Trustees members, whom she appointed, on Monday, Nov. 13. In a statement, Hochul said she is “confident” the new board appointees will “bring unique knowledge and expertise to the Board.” Stepping into the role of Chair of the LIPA Board is Tracey Edwards. A wearer of many hats, Edwards currently serves as a Senior Vice President and New York Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at the La…
$16.5M Island Built By Renowned NJ Doctor Hits Market (LOOK INSIDE) $16.5M Island Built By Renowned NJ Doctor Hits Market (LOOK INSIDE)
$16.5M Island Built By Renowned NJ Doctor Hits Market (Look Inside) An island home in the Florida Keys built in the 1970s by a New Jersey doctor has hit the market at nearly $16.5 million. Klaus Meckeler, a gastroenterologist from Somerset County, brought the property at 99 Ocean E. — about a quarter mile off the coast of Marathon, FL — for $25,000, as reported by Tom Avril, of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Born in Germany, Meckeler immigrated to the U.S. in 1958, lived in Far Hills before he moved to Annandale in 1998, 10 years before he died, his obituary says. 99 Ocean E, Marathon, FLWesley Williford Meckeler was a physician at Somerset Medical Center,…
NY's First Offshore Wind Farm Marks Major Construction Milestone NY's First Offshore Wind Farm Marks Major Construction Milestone
NY's First Offshore Wind Farm Marks Major Construction Milestone Efforts to power tens of thousands of New York homes using the state’s first offshore wind farm have marked a major construction milestone. The South Fork Wind farm, located approximately 35 miles off the coast of Long Island, achieved its “steel in the water” milestone with the installation of the project’s first monopile foundation, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Thursday, June 22. Expected to be in operation by the end of 2023, the project will feature 12 wind turbines connected to the power grid via an underwater cable that can power 70,000 Long Island homes. It will mark the fi…
Amazon Unveils HQ2 In Arlington Amazon Unveils HQ2 In Arlington
Amazon Unveils HQ2 In Arlington After four years in the making, Amazon has unveiled the first phase of HQ2 in Arlington's Crystal City. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, June 15 at Metro Park, which includes a playground, and of course a pair of 22-story office towers powered by renewable energy that can accommodate 8,000 employees. The buildings at 1400 S. Eads St., boast 50,000 square feet of retail space, EV charging stations, bike racks, bike lanes, a dog park, walking paths. Gov. Glenn Youngkin addressed the crowd at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. "I want to thank everyone from the broad Amazon family f…
Clean Energy: Long Island Completes First Solar Panel Project Clean Energy: Long Island Completes First Solar Panel Project
Clean Energy: Long Island Completes First Solar Panel Project This project alone will offset hundreds of thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide and save taxpayers at least $10,000, officials said. The Town of East Hampton’s Parks Department building has become the first municipality on Long Island to complete a “solar-plus-storage” project, according to a press release by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office on Thursday, April 20. Its 165-panel system makes it the first building in the town to achieve the goal of net zero carbon emissions from electricity generation. In the first year alone, the release reports, the system will offset nearly 110,000 pounds of …
'Lifting To New Heights': Capital Region Airports Receiving Millions For Modernization Projects 'Lifting To New Heights': Capital Region Airports Receiving Millions For Modernization Projects
'Lifting To New Heights': Capital Region Airports Receiving Millions For Modernization Projects Bigger terminals, nicer concession areas, and improved security screening are just some of the modernization projects that will benefit from the $230 million awarded to nine airports across New York. The awards are granted through the Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition. Funding is meant to pay for airport projects that “promote, revitalize, and accelerate investments in upstate commercial passenger service airports, helping to create airports for the 21st century,” the governor’s office said. "Our upstate airports are our gateways to local economies and ma…
NJ Men Competing On 'The Bachelorette' NJ Men Competing On 'The Bachelorette'
NJ Men Competing On 'The Bachelorette' A pair of New Jersey bachelors will be competing on Season 19 of ABC's "The Bachelorette," which aired Monday, July 11. Erich Schwer and Tyler Norris are looking for love with two women featured on this season, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia. Windey and Recchia, who competed are doubling up for Season 19 of the show. WARNING: The following story contains spoilers. Both Garden State natives reportedly made it to the hometown date portion, as reported earlier this year by entertainment news reporter Reality Steve. Schwer was spotted in Bedminster with Windey, while Norris was seen in Wild…
Two 'The Bachelorette' Contestants Spotted Filming In New Jersey Two 'The Bachelorette' Contestants Spotted Filming In New Jersey
Two 'The Bachelorette' Contestants Spotted Filming In New Jersey WARNING: This story contains spoilers for Season 19 of "The Bachelorette." There must be something in the water for New Jersey contestants on this season of "The Bachelorette," airing in July. Both Garden State natives on this season of the show made it to the hometown date portion, according to entertainment news reporter Reality Steve. Erich Schwer was spotted in Bedminster with Gabby Windey, while Tyler Norris was seen in Wildwood with Rachel Recchia, Reality Steve says. Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey.ABC/Craig Sjodin Windey and Recchia, who competed are doubling up for Season 19 …
On Earth Day, Albany County Unveils Host Of 'Green' Initiatives On Earth Day, Albany County Unveils Host Of 'Green' Initiatives
On Earth Day, Albany County Unveils Host Of 'Green' Initiatives Albany County is moving toward a greener future. Just in time for Earth Day, Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy unveiled a host of new policy initiatives Friday, April 22, aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Among his priorities is increasing the number of electric vehicles on county roadways. “The theme for Earth Day this year is ‘Invest in Our Planet,’ and these new policies and programs show that Albany County is putting our money where our mouth is,” McCoy said in a statement. “We’re making our first ever bulk purchase of electric vehicles, including four electric trucks and making a…
New Long Island Solar Facility Gets Green Light New Long Island Solar Facility Gets Green Light
New Long Island Solar Facility Gets Green Light A major solar facility is coming to Long Island as New York continues its push for more green, renewable energy sources. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) has issued final siting permits for its first two major solar facilities, Riverhead Solar 2 in Suffolk County and Morris Ridge Solar Energy Center in Livingston County. According to Cuomo, the siting approvals for the two facilities are the fastest in state history. Riverhead is a planned 36-megawatt solar energy facility, while the Morris Ridge Solar Energy Center will…
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester marks the fifth anniversary of its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, known as Westchester Power. The program allows municipalities to negotiate a fixed-rate clean, renewable electricity supply on behalf of local residents and small businesses. "On this fifth anniversary of the Westchester Power program, we should particularly appreciate the clarity of vision displayed by Westchester municipalities in the formation of this cornerstone of the community energy movement,” said Nina Orville, Executive Director, Sustainable Westchester. “The next steps take us dee…
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester marks the fifth anniversary of its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, known as Westchester Power. The program allows municipalities to negotiate a fixed-rate clean, renewable electricity supply on behalf of local residents and small businesses. "On this fifth anniversary of the Westchester Power program, we should particularly appreciate the clarity of vision displayed by Westchester municipalities in the formation of this cornerstone of the community energy movement,” said Nina Orville, Executive Director, Sustainable Westchester. “The next steps take us dee…
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester marks the fifth anniversary of its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, known as Westchester Power. The program allows municipalities to negotiate a fixed-rate clean, renewable electricity supply on behalf of local residents and small businesses. "On this fifth anniversary of the Westchester Power program, we should particularly appreciate the clarity of vision displayed by Westchester municipalities in the formation of this cornerstone of the community energy movement,” said Nina Orville, Executive Director, Sustainable Westchester. “The next steps take us dee…
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester marks the fifth anniversary of its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, known as Westchester Power. The program allows municipalities to negotiate a fixed-rate clean, renewable electricity supply on behalf of local residents and small businesses. "On this fifth anniversary of the Westchester Power program, we should particularly appreciate the clarity of vision displayed by Westchester municipalities in the formation of this cornerstone of the community energy movement,” said Nina Orville, Executive Director, Sustainable Westchester. “The next steps take us dee…
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester marks the fifth anniversary of its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, known as Westchester Power. The program allows municipalities to negotiate a fixed-rate clean, renewable electricity supply on behalf of local residents and small businesses. "On this fifth anniversary of the Westchester Power program, we should particularly appreciate the clarity of vision displayed by Westchester municipalities in the formation of this cornerstone of the community energy movement,” said Nina Orville, Executive Director, Sustainable Westchester. “The next steps take us dee…
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester marks the fifth anniversary of its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, known as Westchester Power. The program allows municipalities to negotiate a fixed-rate clean, renewable electricity supply on behalf of local residents and small businesses. "On this fifth anniversary of the Westchester Power program, we should particularly appreciate the clarity of vision displayed by Westchester municipalities in the formation of this cornerstone of the community energy movement,” said Nina Orville, Executive Director, Sustainable Westchester. “The next steps take u…
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester marks the fifth anniversary of its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, known as Westchester Power. The program allows municipalities to negotiate a fixed-rate clean, renewable electricity supply on behalf of local residents and small businesses. "On this fifth anniversary of the Westchester Power program, we should particularly appreciate the clarity of vision displayed by Westchester municipalities in the formation of this cornerstone of the community energy movement,” said Nina Orville, Executive Director, Sustainable Westchester. “The next steps take us dee…
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program
Sustainable Westchester Celebrates The Fifth Anniversary Of Its Westchester Power Program Sustainable Westchester marks the fifth anniversary of its Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, known as Westchester Power. The program allows municipalities to negotiate a fixed-rate clean, renewable electricity supply on behalf of local residents and small businesses. "On this fifth anniversary of the Westchester Power program, we should particularly appreciate the clarity of vision displayed by Westchester municipalities in the formation of this cornerstone of the community energy movement,” said Nina Orville, Executive Director, Sustainable Westchester. “The next steps take us dee…
Construction To Start On $530 Million Major Transmission Project In Hudson Valley Construction To Start On $530 Million Major Transmission Project In Hudson Valley
Construction To Start On $530 Million Major Transmission Project In Hudson Valley Construction on a $530 million project to improve energy transmission between Dutchess County and Rensselaer County has begun. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday, March 3 that the upgrade project, which is part of a larger $2 billion in transmission investments developed to bring clean energy to areas that require more power, has started. The project includes a new 345-kilovolt transmission line that will run across 54.5 miles. According to the governor, the project is designed to increase transmission capacity and help deliver more renewable energy to higher…
Bucks County Audubon Society Debuts New Solar Panels Bucks County Audubon Society Debuts New Solar Panels
Bucks County Audubon Society Debuts New Solar Panels The Bucks County Audubon Society emphasized their decades-long message of environmental sustainability last Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony promoting the debut of their new solar panels. The new solar array installed by Exact Solar sits on the roof of the society's Vistors Center, a 1936 renovated barn, at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center at 2877 Creamery Road in New Hope. It features 78 panels, with each generating 380 watts of electricity. “We are very excited to be here and to celebrate this great accomplishment,” Executive Director Stacy Carr-Poole said via…
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Announces Green Economy Plan For New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Announces Green Economy Plan For New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Announces Green Economy Plan For New York During his third iteration of the “State of the State” address this week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo concentrated on building a green economy for the state and working to combat climate concerns. Cuomo laid out ambitious plans to create the largest off-shore wind program in the nation and New York’s “Green Energy Program,” which is expected to create a total of 12,400 Megawatts of green energy to six million homes, while creating more than 50,000 jobs and spurring $29 billion in private investment across the state. “Our planet is in crisis. By every metric, it is clear: Sea levels are risin…
Food, Organics Recycling Plant Opens In Western Mass Food, Organics Recycling Plant Opens In Western Mass
Food, Organics Recycling Plant Opens In Western Mass An organic recycling center is coming to Western Massachusetts at a time when Massachusetts is running out of places to put its garbage. On Thursday, Dec. 10, Vanguard Renewables announced the opening of its Organics Recycling Facility in Agawam off Main Street. An organic recycler deals mostly in food and beverage waste. “We are excited to welcome Vanguard Renewables to our business community, and particularly appreciate that it is a green business,” said Agawam Mayor William Sapelli in a statement. “Recapturing food waste that would have been sent to a landfill is such an amazing concept…
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What's Driving STEM Education In Westchester? Jobs, Of Course! What's Driving STEM Education In Westchester? Jobs, Of Course!
What's Driving STEM Education In Westchester? Jobs, Of Course! More than 800 jobs come up when you type "STEM and Westchester" in the search fields on Indeed. They range from teacher to entry-level security work to research and development analysts—with most citing you need a STEM degree.  The county's future workforce depends on the quality of its science, technology, engineering and math education. That is why a simple hands-on exercise in a Bedford Central School District fifth grade classroom was so important. Not only did peers work on solving an environmental challenge in a real-world way, but they also got a glimpse of life as a potential c…