Beginning May 17, the 12am outdoor dining area curfew for bars & restaurants will be lifted. The 12am indoor area curfew will be lifted on May 31. That is some welcome news for many local business owners.
Month: April 2021
Arab American board continues efforts to curb COVID
Since the COVID-19 crisis, the Arab American Advisory Board has met virtually every month, remaining vigilant to support community efforts to help curb the spread of the virus. Currently, the group has helped more than 50 local Arab-Americans in Yonkers help navigate the online appointment system for the COVID-19 vaccine. […]
Cuomo increases spectator capacity
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on April 26 that spectator capacity at large-scale outdoor event venues, including professional and collegiate sports and live performing arts and entertainment, will increase from 20 to 33% beginning May 19. This increase will coincide with the previously announced increase in large-scale indoor event venue capacity. […]
Environmental effects on health – Things to know for Earth Day
Earth Day puts a spotlight on the planet’s health — which, doctors say, is closely tied to your own. Here are five things to know about the connection. Pollution is not a small, faraway health issue “The footprint of pollution globally is massive,” and air pollution is the biggest danger, […]
Put on a happy face – Why experts say a good mood can lead to good health
It doesn’t take a scientist to understand that laughter feels good, while anger feels awful. But it does take one to explain why one of these feelings can boost the immune system, while the other can wear it down, damage the heart and increase the risk for dementia. Simply put: […]