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County offers free rabies vaccines for pets

Westchester County residents can bring their dogs, cats and ferrets in for free rabies vaccinations on Sunday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stamen Animal Hospital, 61 Quaker Ridge Road in New Rochelle.  Appointments are required. Call 632-1269 for more information. An adult must supervise all pets. […]

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Symposium to focus on younger dementia caregivers

“My wife’s father was diagnosed in 2013 with early-onset Alzheimers.  At the time, we were still in college getting ready to graduate,” said Cody Medina, community engagement manager, diversity specialist for the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter.  “I didn’t have much support. I felt like there wasn’t enough conversation about […]

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Con Ed’s new smart detectors find 68 gas leaks

The smart-technology natural gas detectors Con Edison is installing in homes and businesses are making a dramatic impact in enhancing public safety, the numbers show.  The company has installed nearly 34,000 detectors, mostly in Westchester County.  Those detectors found 68 serious leaks. When the detector senses natural gas, it sounds […]