Next month, single-use plastic bags will be banned in New York State. The final comment period closed Monday for the specifics of the ban, including the how thick a plastic bag needs to be to not be considered single-use.
The ban on single-use plastic bags at supermarkets and other shops takes effect in just over a month. Supporters say the state’s environmental agency has not done enough to prepare the public for the shift.
Strategic collaborations, which have become common within the business sector in recent years, are equally valuable in nonprofit arts organizations. One example here in the North Country is the Hyde Collection Art Museum in Glens Falls.
It’s looking like January may be ranked as one of our warmest on record. This weekend will be cold, but the weather looks good for outdoor adventures. As always, check the latest weather before heading out, just to be sure you’re prepared.
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