AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Woodside New York. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/woodside 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/woodside http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:59:43 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 New litter at kenja kennels, DOB 11/2/09, 5 males 4 females, robust,richly pigmented balck and tan black and red. Excellent tempermant. Large bone.... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/longislandcity/news/german-shepherd-puppies-at-kenja-kennels-for-sale-234138 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/longislandcity/news/german-shepherd-puppies-at-kenja-kennels-for-sale-234138 Sports and Recreation Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. and Community Development Corporation of Long Island Awarded $400,000 to Address Critical... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/longislandcity/news/central-nassau-guidance-and-counseling-services-inc-and-community-development-corporation-232775 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/longislandcity/news/central-nassau-guidance-and-counseling-services-inc-and-community-development-corporation-232775 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Queens County, NY area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Queens County,... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/glenoaks/news/queens-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-queens-county-221151 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/glenoaks/news/queens-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-queens-county-221151 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Queens County New York area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/glenoaks/news/queens-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-queens-county-221970 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/glenoaks/news/queens-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-queens-county-221970 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a New York corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/find-new-york-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-york-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217162 http://www.americantowns.com/ny/albany/news/find-new-york-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-new-york-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217162 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-woodside-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-woodside-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600