“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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New York says 16 and older eligible for vaccine
On April 5, Gov. Andrew Cuomo today announced the start of the statewide “Roll Up Your Sleeve” ad campaign to encourage all New Yorkers, especially those from neighborhoods where COVID was most devastating, to get vaccinated. The ads will be shown on television and online statewide beginning April 7. The […]
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 […]
Parker to host Playland Town Hall
Last December, Westchester County and Standard Amusement reached a settlement agreement over the management of Rye Playland Park. Part of the process to amend the original agreement with Standard Amusement requires the Westchester County Board of Legislators to approve the amended contract. Since the beginning of this year, the Board […]
Arts groups seek $1M rescue fund
State lawmakers joined arts leaders on March 26 in support of setting aside $1 million in COVID-19 recovery funds for local artists and arts organizations devastated by the pandemic. “ReStart the Arts” in Westchester and Rockland counties is an effort led by the Affiliate Committee of ArtsWestchester, a group of […]
