Westchester County paused on Wednesday to remember the more than 2,000 lives lost in the county from COVID-19 and the struggles the county and nation and have faced against the pandemic. Yesterday marked a year to the day that New
Read MoreThe City of White Plains has launched a COVID Angels Volunteer Project to assist senior citizens with navigating the technology needed to obtain an appointment for getting the COVID-19 vaccination. The City of White Plains Youth Bureau and Recreation &
Read MoreOfficials in Putnam County met with State Senator Peter Harckham this week to advocate for the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine for staff and faculty in schools. Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell and Mahopac Superintendent of Schools Anthony DiCarlo urged
Read MoreMembers of the New York State Senate moved forward Monday with an 11-bill package that is designed to better support and protect nursing home residents. Legislation approved by the Senate and supported by Sen. Peter Harckham (D-Lewisboro), is a continuation
Read MoreWhile Putnam County ranks among the highest of regional counties in percentage of residents that have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, officials continue to lobby New York State to increase the county’s supply. “We hear and share
Read MoreState Sen. Peter Harckham (D-Lewisboro) introduced legislation Monday to create an emergency small business grant program that would set aside up to $100 million in federal disaster relief funds to help business owners imperiled by the pandemic. The new bill
Read MoreBy Lindsay Emery When Oren Shapiro founded Mrs. Bloom’s Direct during his lunch hour at a Manhattan law firm in 2003, he always knew he wanted to give back to those in need. Now Shapiro’s new PETALZ floral program will
Read MoreThe Putnam County Department of Health will begin administering second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. Only those who were given the first dose of the vaccine by the Putnam County Department of Health are eligible for a
Read MoreBy Kristen McNerney For Myron Wisotsky, an 81-year-old retired teacher from Chappaqua, the decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the Westchester County Center was a no-brainer. “I want to stay alive,” he said. After hearing positive feedback about the
Read MoreAfter the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to consume the world last March, Elizabeth Sternlieb was looking for a way that she could use her talents to help people in need. Sternlieb, the cantor at Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester in
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