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New Bike Jumping Trails to Open This Spring at Graham Hills Park

February 26, 2021 Martin Wilbur Mount Pleasant,  Westchester County

Local mountain biking enthusiasts will have three new trails to choose from this spring at Graham Hills Park in Mount Pleasant to test their riding and jumping skills. Westchester County, which owns the park, announced Wednesday that materials are being

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COVID-19

Latimer Says Continued Decline in COVID Infections, Hospitalizations is ‘Encouraging’

February 26, 2021 Anna Young COVID-19,  Putnam County,  Westchester County

Westchester County Executive George Latimer called the roughly six week diminution in COVID-19 data encouraging, but is still cautious to label the activity a trend with a high number of infections still being recorded daily.  While the active cases, fatalities,

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GovernmentThe Examiner

Westchester Had Deep Connection to Underground Railroad, But Some History Shrouded in Mystery

February 23, 2021 Examiner Media Underground Railroad,  Westchester County

By Sherrie Dulworth The Underground Railroad represents both literal and figurative historic movement. The literal movement encompassed a clandestine network of people and places helping slaves escape to freedom. Figuratively, it was part of a larger social justice movement for

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GovernmentHealthThe Examiner

State Senate Passes Package of Bills to Protect Nursing Home Residents

February 23, 2021 Examiner Media Governor Andrew Cuomo,  New York,  Peter Harckham,  Westchester County

Members 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

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COVID-19

Total COVID Cases Surpass 104,000 in Westchester; Active Cases, Hospitalizations Drop

February 22, 2021 Anna Young COVID-19,  Putnam County,  Westchester County

Cases of COVID-19 increased by 410 in Westchester County on Sunday, bringing the total number of positive cases to 104,400 since the start of the pandemic. There are now 6,492 active cases, state data shows, a sudden drop after cases

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COVID-19

Latimer Says ‘Behavior is Critical’ to Keeping COVID Infection Rates Down in Westchester County

February 20, 2021 Anna Young COVID-19,  Putnam County,  Westchester County

As the coronavirus infection rate continues to drop in Westchester County, County Executive George Latimer encouraged residents to remain vigilant, follow safety measures, and get vaccinated. During a press briefing on Friday, Latimer urged eligible folks in phases 1A and

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COVID-19

Data Shows Slight Uptick in Active Cases in Westchester County, Putnam After Steady Decline

February 19, 2021 Anna Young COVID-19,  Putnam County,  Westchester County

Coronavirus cases increased by 421 in Westchester County on Thursday, bringing the total number of positive cases to 103,019 since the start of the pandemic. There are now 7,030 active cases, an increase of 74 over the previous day, state

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COVID-19

New COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Center to Open in Yonkers

February 17, 2021 Anna Young COVID-19,  Putnam County,  Westchester County,  Yonkers

A new vaccination site with the purpose of inoculating 1,000 eligible individuals a day will open next month in Yonkers. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that the new COVID-19 vaccine distribution site will open on March 3 and be located

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Winter Storm to Impact Westchester County, Putnam. Here’s the Latest Forecast.

February 17, 2021 Anna Young Putnam County,  weather,  Westchester County

A winter weather advisory is currently in effect for Westchester and Putnam counties through Friday night, with another storm forecast to blitz the region with up to 8 inches of snow. What’s being deemed a long duration snowstorm will bring

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COVID-19

Active COVID Cases Drop Below 7,000 in Westchester County

February 16, 2021 Anna Young COVID-19,  Putnam County,  Westchester County

Westchester County Executive George Latimer exhibited notions of hope and optimism on Tuesday as infections, hospitalizations and fatalities from COVID-19 continue to steadily drop across the area. Coronavirus cases increased by 381 on Tuesday, bringing the total number of positive

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