Before the pandemic, in any given year, one in five people in the U.S. reported having a mental health condition. Mental health experts suggest the figure is now two in five, or even higher. Every year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Westchester, brings together hundreds […]
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State announces $15M digital inclusion program
Speaker Carl Heastie and state Assemblyman Steve Otis, chairman of the Science & Technology Committee announced on Thursday, April 8 that the approved 2021-22 state Budget includes the Assembly’s proposal to establish a new $15 million statewide Digital Inclusion Grant Program to assist local efforts to bring digital equity to […]
Board approves Playland settlement
The Westchester County Board of Legislators, by a vote of 13-4, approved a bankruptcy court settlement with Standard Amusements regarding the management of Playland. The settlement was negotiated by the county and Standard, the terms of which were previously approved by the bankruptcy court. The agreement gives the county significantly […]
County Board of Health to present Public Health Awards
Together with County Executive George Latimer, the Westchester County Board of Health will present the 2020 and 2021 Public Health Awards on Thursday, April 15 at 9:30 a.m., after press time, via Webex. These awards recognize outstanding contributions to public health in Westchester by eight people and three organizations and […]
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. […]
