A longtime White Plains firefighter who was on the verge of retiring from the department later this year lost his battle to COVID-19 late last week. Deputy Chief Edward Ciocca, a nearly 35-year veteran and a third-generation firefighter of the
Read MoreWestchester County will begin aggressive antibody testing starting Monday in White Plains, prioritizing first responders before members of the general public will have the opportunity. About 400 people will be tested each day at the County Center by personnel from
Read MoreCongresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) announced Thursday that White Plains Hospital will receive $165,832 in COVID-19 relief funding for telehealth services to treat high-risk and vulnerable patients with pre-existing pulmonary conditions. The funding, awarded by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
Read MoreBy Sherrie Dulworth Virtually overnight, the COVID-19 pandemic has jolted society into a collective consciousness about a subject many people usually try to avoid – death and mortality. Dealing with death is part of the routine work experience for hospice
Read MoreLosing a loved one under any circumstance is difficult enough. For the foreseeable future, those who are mourning the passing of a relative or friend won’t even get to properly pay their respects. The limits on gathering imposed by New
Read MoreBy Examiner Media Staff What used to be a bustling street in Mount Kisco is now left quiet, aligned with businesses trying to stay afloat amid the coronavirus outbreak. Since restaurants were forced to convert to dine-in services only two
Read MoreHobbyists have long patronized Westchester Trains & Hobbies in White Plains and have recently traveled to its new location. The store moved from the White Plains Mall to the Galleria Mall last spring. “I needed more space. The old mall
Read MoreNew York City resident Michael Binz had worked on Wall Street for many years and decided in 2019 to change careers but continue to live in the area. Binz said last week he took the summer of 2019 off to
Read MoreTwo firms that will help officials develop a supplemental Master Plan for Westchester County Airport were introduced Thursday, a process that will include public discussion to help determine the future direction and operation of the facility. County Executive George Latimer
Read MoreThe language of love has been rewritten by millennials. Boomers once “courted,” we millennials “talk.” The traditional dinner date has devolved to “hanging out.” But it seems there is one major change that separates millennial dating from generations past: technology.
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