With no state requirements, the nature of sex education varies wildly from Westchester to Buffalo. Controversial legislation pending in Albany could change all of that, especially for LGBTQ+ students. Sex education instruction in New York is in a state of
Read MoreIn his first interview since Gov. Cuomo announced his resignation, the Republican gubernatorial candidate says his campaign strategy remains unchanged by Cuomo’s departure. By Ryan J. Degan The shockwaves from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation earlier this week are still rippling
Read MoreMany students spent the last school year learning virtually. Now, there are a lot of items on parents’ and teachers’ to-do lists to help get ready for a return to traditional learning this school year. Below are tips to help
Read MoreBy Sam Barron A historic farmhouse in Bedford and Mount Kisco is getting a mini-makeover. The Westchester County Board of Legislators approved $400,000 in financing last week for a design for the restoration of the Farm House at Merestead Park.
Read MoreBy Samuel Rowland The American Red Cross and Assembly Member Chris Burdick (D; 93rd District) hosted a volunteer-led webinar for residents of the Greater New York region last week, coinciding with the first anniversary of Tropical Storm Isaias. The online
Read MoreThe bird sings in the forest. Does it seek to be admired for its song? -Kwai Chang Caine, Kung Fu A few years ago a young man came with his father to an Audubon Society event. Though he
Read MoreFor the first time in its history, Westchester County’s resident population has topped one million, according to the 2020 Census that was released on Thursday. The new total has 1,004,457 people living within the county’s borders, up 55,000 from the
Read MoreEveryone is attempting to return to a sense of normalcy as vaccine rates slowly increase throughout the country. Part of that normalcy is just going for a casual night out to the movie theaters with your family and friends. While
Read MoreA fast-moving fire at a condominium complex in Montrose Friday night left 12 units uninhabitable and displaced approximately 25 residents. The blaze at Coachlight Square, which is located off Kings Ferry Road, broke out at about 9:45 p.m. in one
Read MoreThe YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester has appointed Maria Smith Dautruche director of its newly created Westchester Center for Racial Equity. The Center for Racial Equity was launched April 2021 as a dedicated space for working towards advancing racial
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