Sustainable Westchester Launched
Two organizations focused on sustainability issues in Westchester County have officially joined forces to create a new non-profit organization called Sustainable Westchester. Combining the parallel efforts of the Northern Westchester Energy Action Consortium and the Southern Westchester Energy Action Consortium, Sustainable Westchester will help participating municipalities build healthier and more sustainable communities through energy efficiency and related programs and policies. The two groups now combining have developed successful programs designed to share best practices on topics such as energy efficient streetlights, green building codes, autumn leaf management and solar permitting. Future programs developed and offered by Sustainable Westchester will build on the prior successes of NWEAC and SWEAC and will reflect the priorities of its members.
Affordable Housing in Larchmont
Pinebrook Condominium, a fair and affordable housing development at 2101-2105 Palmer Avenue in Larchmont is currently under construction. When completed, Pinebrook will provide affordable homes for individuals and families who cannot afford housing in the private marketplace. Prices range from $155,000 to $241,200 depending on square footage. The development is designed to reach households whose incomes are no greater than 80% of the median income of Westchester County. Condo features include spacious apartment layouts (750 sq. ft to 1630 sq.ft) each with a balcony in two elevator buildings with covered parking. The Tudor-style building is within walking distance to the Village’s retail center, Pinebrook Park, and the Larchmont Train Station. The developer is Wilder Balter Partners, a major builder of affordable and luxury housing in the Hudson Valley.
New Online Business Mentoring Site
A new website from New York State government offers a mentor-matching service that Westchester businesses can benefit from. New York State has partnered with MicroMentor to develop Business Mentor NY, a free, easy-to-use service that connects entrepreneurs with volunteer mentors so they can solve problems and build businesses together. With a growing community and a record of thousands of mentor-mentee matches, Business Mentor NY’s mission is to leverage the power of mentoring to help small businesses thrive.
Main Street Market Seeks Vendors
Westchester County Parks is seeking vendors for the new Main Street Market, to be held on select Sundays from November through March, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The market is for the sale of local food and products, which means no professional antiques or collectible dealers or representatives of nationally branded products or businesses will be allowed. The sale is limited to 35 spaces; the price is $250 for all five market dates for an approximately 100-square-foot space (Dates are Sundays, November 16 and December 14, 2014, and January 18, February 8 and March 22, 2015. Hours are 10 am to 3 pm) For more information call (914) 241-4645.
