Students wearing face coverings in schools has become a flashpoint at Boards of Education across the United States. Recently, two mothers made an emotional appeal to Pleasantville school officials to unmask the district’s students, especially the youngest children. Addressing the
Read MoreSaint Joseph’s Medical Center has received a $250,000 one-year grant to increase access to behavioral health crisis services and support the implementation of the new nationwide suicide hotline number, known as 988 Lifeline, at St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester in Harrison.
Read MoreAngelina Friedman just turned 103 and because she is a big New York Jets fan, the centenarian was honored with a special visit by former Jets stars Freeman McNeil and Wesley Walker. Walker and McNeil joined Friedman last Thursday to
Read MoreThe New York State Association of County Health Officials has recognized Putnam County Health Commissioner Michael J. Nesheiwat, MD, for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Nesheiwat was also honored for his dedication to public health and outstanding service
Read MoreWestchester County has partnered with the Child Care Council of Westchester, Inc., to ensure the most vulnerable population in the county remain protected against COVID-19. Westchester County Executive George Latimer visited the Family Services of Westchester Head Start Program
Read MoreCortlandt Supervisor Linda Puglisi defended her recent use of the town’s emergency CodeRED notification system, stressing “it was the right thing to do” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Puglisi, who is retiring at the end of 2021 after a 30-year run
Read MoreBy Rick Pezzullo Since December 2018, an estimated 260 nurses employed at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt have been seeking a new contract. Frustrated from stalled negotiations and weary from working shifts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with reduced staff,
Read MoreBy Bailey Hosfelt Hundreds gathered Saturday afternoon in front of the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains for a Westchester Women’s March rally to show their support for abortion justice and reproductive rights. The rally, which featured engaging speeches from
Read MoreLast Sunday morning was a perfect day for football. The air was cool and crisp and the bleachers were full of parents, friends and community members who turned out at Westlake High School for the seventh Mount Pleasant Wildcats Spirit
Read MoreTwo North Castle councilmembers became embroiled in a spat over masks at last Wednesday’s Town Board meeting, when one board member called out his colleague for initially failing to wear a face covering. During the board and town administrator reports
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