The Cleanest Air in New York Found in an Unexpected Spot
Looking for a breath of fresh air? Discover the best-kept secret in New York, the unexpected place recently revealed to have the cleanest air in the state.
Environment
New York Implements Ban on This Everyday Household Item
An iconic household item, in use since the 1800s, will no longer be allowed on store shelves.
The Tragic Tale of Upstate New York’s Most Polluted Lake
Untreated industrial waste, sewage, and chemical runoff severely contaminated this NYS lake, causing it to become one of the most polluted in the United States.
‘Bottle Bill’ Proposes Doubling Consumer Deposit Fee in New York
If a proposed bill becomes law, New York would expand the type of containers accepted as returnables and double the consumer deposit fee.
Is New York About To Ban Plastic Silverware?
A new law impacting New York City in July has the rest of the state wondering if and when the law will be implemented everywhere else.
New York Senate Passes Bill Allowing for Human Composting
If signed by New York Governor Hochul, this bill would give New Yorkers more affordable and more sustainable options for their final resting place.
Did You Know Clotheslines Are Illegal To Hang in Some Parts of New York State?
Believe it or not, depending on where you live in New York State, it might actually be illegal for you to hang a clothesline to dry your clothes!
Why You Should Never Offer New York Birds Nesting Materials
If you leave out hair, string, or pet fur each spring to help your local birds build their nest, you need to stop because you could be killing them.
The Mini Hotel Toiletries You Love to Hoard Will Soon Be Banned in NYS
You know those little bottles of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and sometimes mouthwash you love to swipe from your hotel room? Soon they'll be banned in NYS.
Oxford, “Tree City USA,” Gifted Tree Planting Grant From New York State
Oxford is one of several communities to have been given a gift from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to plant even more trees.