Gaze upward from the heart of Route 117 in Bedford Hills at night, and you may have trouble finding the stars.
But Bedford planners are ready to propose a new, stricter lighting legislation that may darken local skies and conserve energy, according to members of a committee who have worked on the issue since last year.
The 'Dark Skies Initiative' is a wonderful idea that will deservedly go national, not to mention being beneficial to overall public health and energy efficiency. Humans are not meant to be around bright light during the night cycle. To read the rest of the article, click here.