Have you ever wondered why your dog’s paws hurt after a winter walk? It might have to do with salt used on the sidewalk.

Where does sidewalk salt go after it melts the ice and snow on our driveways and sidewalks? This salty water flows into our ponds, wetlands, rivers and lakes through the storm drains and the ...

“Mainly the sidewalk out there the brick sidewalk ... just putting down that pre-salt that will keep the ice from sticking to the ground and the concrete driveways,” Wilson said.

This has led to those businesses being forced to buy individual bags in stores, ultimately making it harder for the community to get salt for homes and sidewalks. Area resident Gary Turski says he ...

Albany, NY (WRGB) — The city of Albany is distributing free road salt this week as residents struggle with icy sidewalks and salt shortages. However, some are criticizing the city’s policy of ...