During Fall’s New York Fashion Week (that took place between 6 and 14 September), it seems that one of the most impactful trends to emerge had little to do with style and much more to do with the non-color meaning of green. Sustainable fashion seemed to be the trendiest look in New York (echoed throughout […]
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Kerite Cable Upgrades
Thanks to the commitment of the partnership between Vineyard Wind and Marmon Utility, upgrades will be made to the Connecticut’s Kerite power cable facility. With a $4m investment from Marmon Utility, the specific needs of the Park City Wind project’s array cables will be met. The Kerite cable company has been selected by Vineyard Wind […]
New Jersey’s Rise to Fame
New Jersey is become quite the global business player according to local entrepreneurs. Even some of the small companies are expanding and developing a global presence. According to New Jersey Business Action Center Executive Director Melanie Willoughby: “We are in a global marketplace now, and we want them to understand the value of expanding their business internationally. Doing business […]
Environmental Protection = Economic Prosperity
At the end of last month numerous local individuals volunteered their time to help clean up the Connecticut River basin. This was part of the 23rd annual Connecticut River Conservancy’s Source to Sea Cleanup. Each year Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont volunteers met at the 410-mile riverbank for their day of work. All sorts […]
Connecticut: Tax Increases
Tomorrow CT residents will be subject to two new taxes. On October 1, 2019, grocery store shoppers will see a new sales tax on prepared foods. The additional tax is 7.35% and is part of the June state budget. It is hoped that this will lead to an additional $100m in taxes over the next […]
Pure Water?
Route 12’s Salt Storage Facility (under the auspices of New York’s Department of Transportation) has been blamed for water faucet contamination. After over a decade of complaints and legal action taken, as well as over $15 million being put into the construction of the necessary infrastructure, 500+ property owners can now drink the water from […]
New Jersey: Happy Place to Be
According to a recent report from WalletHub – Happiest States in America – people who live in New Jersey are very happy, coming in at number five. All 50 states were studied based on 31 different criteria including: emotional wellness, active physical participation, finances, etc. While New Jersey did not fare so well financially, the […]
Single Use Plastic Bags
In this video published by NBC Connecticut, Mystic Aquarium director of education and conservation MaryEllen Mateleska talks about single use plastic bags and the impact they have on the environment. This impact is becoming of greater interest to the community at large.
Small NY-Based Businesses: Trajectory
How do small businesses fare in New York? One often hears about crippling office rental spaces, harsh competition and other potential obstacles, but what are the advantages, if any? Here we take a look at some of the good reasons for opening a New York based business…even from one’s home. Hostess of Real Life Cooking […]
New Jersey: Enhancing Transportation Options
Improvements in transportation are being made for New Jersey residents. With a new ferry service and additional grant funding for enhancement in road services, there should be good news for commuters and locals moving around the region. Ferry service is being brought to Newport, Jersey City. The service – that will run between Newport and […]