Four LymeShield System products, from pest management company, JP McHale, have been installed at Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye to reduce the risk of Lyme disease. The LymeShield System administers food pellets for mice, which include a vaccine against Lyme disease, so the non-infected mice cannot spread the […]
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Preparing Your Child for Surgery, Part 2
Dr. Dominique M. Jan and Dr. Steven Borenstein, Pediatric Surgery Part 1 of this article, dealing with younger children, can be found here. Older elementary school and high school students may also benefit from engaging with others as they work to reassure themselves. Finding answers on the internet can present […]
County implements enhanced safety measures following assault on DSS caseworker
Following a recent assault on Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS) caseworker Marie Coto, the County has announced additional safety measures for its staff. Effective immediately, DSS will offer enhanced security escorts for staff during community and home visits. While DSS has long provided escort services, the new initiative […]
Westchester Tourism launches new Craft Beverage Trail at Broken Bow Brewery
Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined Westchester County’s Department of Film and Tourism and craft beverage artisans fromaround the County to toast the debut of the new Westchester Craft Beverage Trail and free online passport. The event included bites, tunes and brews, celebrating agritourism by the makers that make Westchester […]
Film industry nets $622.4M 2023 economic impact
A new report has shown that despite the industry-wide challenges in 2022 and 2023, film production in Westchester still yielded $2 billion in economic activity, 6,796 jobs and $656 million in wages during those two years. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Westchester is a top-tier destination for film production […]