The city of Rye is considering replacing all of the city’s streetlights with more energy-efficient LED lights. The reasoning behind the idea is that an investment in LED lighting generally improves nighttime visibility, increases energy savings by 40 to 80 percent, and can cut street lighting maintenance costs by at […]

As the use of recreational and commercial drones expands, cutting-edge technology is facing cutting-edge regulation. Through an increasing array of federal and municipal laws, how and when people can use drones is being defined across the country. During a Jan. 27 Rye City Council meeting, councilmembers and City Attorney Kristen […]

Last month, the Mamaroneck Town Council agreed to consider participating in the Municipal Solar Buyers Group, a program offered by Sustainable Westchester that implements solar installations in municipalities throughout the county to save participants money on energy costs and reduce their carbon footprints. Town Supervisor Nancy Seligson, a Democrat, said […]

An online petition to stop a dead end from becoming a reality on Ward Avenue in the village of Mamaroneck has gained rapid momentum. The petition—which garnered 41 signatures, as of press time, since being posted on Change.org on Monday, Feb. 1—was created by Ward Avenue resident Donato Colantonio. The […]