Gyms and personal care services such as salons are no longer considered one of the major transmitters of COVID-19, according to the state’s latest public health data. As a result of that, such businesses operating within a COVID-19 micro-cluster Orange Zone can now continue to operate under new restrictions. Gyms […]
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Nonprofit Westchester honors heroes of COVID-19
Nonprofit Westchester, the county’s only membership organization solely dedicated to advancing the needs of Westchester’s nonprofit sector, the people and communities it serves and the nonprofit workforce, held its annual meeting on Dec. 3. The organization paid tribute to nonprofits heroes, particularly those frontline workers who feed the hungry, provide […]
Skin cancer alert: Winter is dangerous
Chilly temperatures may have you pulling on cozy sweaters and coats, but don’t be fooled: You can’t stop protecting yourself from skin cancer just because winter is coming, says Angie Seelal, of Advanced Dermatology P.C. When the sun is shining bright, it’s easy to remember that ultraviolet, UV, rays that […]
Alzheimer’s Association offers tips for a safe holiday
As COVID-19 surges, families are struggling with decisions about the holiday season—weighing concerns about the safety of traveling with the desire to spend time with friends and relatives. For families who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, these decisions are even harder, especially since many have forgone […]
Latimer Hosts ‘Ribbons of Remembrance’ Ceremony
In May, County Executive George Latimer unveiled a newmemorial—Ribbons of Remembrance—dedicated to Westchester County residents who have been lost to COVID-19. On Dec. 3, Latimer hosted a ceremony to honor those that have been lost and to move the memorial indoors to the Main Floor of the county Office Building […]
