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. […]
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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, […]
Wallauer celebrates 100th Anniversary
Wallauer paint and decorating centers have been serving Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties since 1921. The fourth-generation family-owned business, headquartered in White Plains offers the finest selection of paints from Benjamin Moore, specialty products and accessories from Ace Hardware, window treatments from Hunter Douglas, designer fabrics and wall coverings, area […]
Health Department offers residents free minnows
After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Westchester County Department of Health will once again give away free minnows for residential ponds and water features, along with mosquito dunks, advice and strategies to prevent the spread of mosquito- borne diseases like West Nile Virus. A total of […]
