Groveland, N.Y. (WHAM) — A rock salt shortage is impacting contractors across the state as a prolonged stretch of cold weather drives historic demand. American Rock Salt, based in Livingston County, ...

American Rock Salt in the Finger Lakes has boosted production by 25% to try to meet demand from its customers, including municipalities throughout Western New York, the company said Monday. The mine, ...

When snow is in the forecast, roads are often pre-treated with a layer of salt to prevent the formation of ice.

DEC encourages new Yorkers to minimize the use of rock salt and a few other stories from the Almanack archive.

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y. – American Rock Salt in Mount Morris says this winter has stressed their supply chain and they’ve had unprecedented demand. They know some towns are concerned. “This historic demand ...

TOWN OF BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- After managing snowfall this past weekend, highway department workers are preparing for more storms, which are expected later this week. However, across the state, ...

Rich Kerr, owner of Kerr Landscaping, Altoona, picks up a bag of rock salt at Mallow’s Hardware in Altoona on Friday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski Years of mild winters paired with ...

Black salt and rock salt both have their health benefits. Here is why we need them and find out which one is better for you.

CLARENCE, N.Y. — When the flakes start to fly the Erie County Department of Public Works and town highway departments in the area say their plowing crews apparently will have the road salt supply they ...

The rising cost of road salt is impacting businesses as American Rock Salt reportedly increased prices for commercial customers by $25 a ton.

As the winter weather continues, it's becoming more difficult for retailers to keep rock salt on the shelf. But one store in Eastpointe is working to ensure that its customers still have access to it.