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$6.2M water project starts for Rensselaer
By Sophia ImbriacoWAMC Northeast Public Radio (Sophia is an intern through SUNY Institute for Local News and a SUNY Geneseo student.) STORY AUDIO FILE found at this link.Construction began Wednesday to ensure a Rensselaer County middle school has access to clean water. The $6.2 million project to expand Poestenkill Water District #2 will bring municipal water to over 100 nearby properties,…
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Akron water issues frustrate citizens
By Annie SantorAkron Bugle Staff writer (Annie is an intern through SUNY Institute for Local News and a SUNY Brockport student.) Several Village of Akron water customers expressed frustration and concern about what they described as ongoing water issues in the Village of Akron at the village board meeting on June 1. The Village of…
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Traffic from Buffalo’s Peace Bridge leaves cloud of health issues
By Amanda O’Leary and Sametra Polkah-ToeSUNY Buffalo State While the West Side has been enjoying a growth on the ground with new businesse, it is plagued by the possible growth of the Peace Bridge, and the damaging effect is has on the air quality in the community. The West Side is home to the Peace Bridge,…
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Company at odds with Brockport residents over environmental complaints
By Jonpaul Dagostino and Sharvani RegmiSUNY BrockportBROCKPORT, N.Y. — Brockport residents have spent the last three years voicing concerns over suspicious construction activities at 180 South Ave. conducted by Earthborn Materials. Residents claim that the projects carried out by Earthborn pose health risks, and violate zoning and environmental laws. Earthborn Materials, a subsidiary of Brockport-based Earthtech Developers, was established to repurpose waste materials from…
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Does cold Long Island winter mean less ticks? Mmmmm … no.
By Angelina LivigniStony Brook UniversityFeb. 27, 2026 While Long Island’s cold winter seems far from over, in actuality spring is right around the corner. As outdoor activities begin again a question emerges: Did the harsh winter kill the ticks? “It’s definitely a consideration you have to make when you do anything outdoors on Long Island,”…
