The Westchester County Department of Health will now book appointments for its free back-to-school vaccine clinics in Yonkers on Mondays and Thursdays from July 26 through the end of August and on Friday in White Plains from July 23 through the end of August for children to have the vaccines […]
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Latimer adds new county director of Forensics
Westchester County Executive George Latimer is pleased to announce that the county has hired Lydia de Castro to lead the Forensics Division at the epartment of Labs & Research. “Lydia brings a wealth of experience to our Labs & Research team,” Latimer said. “Her expertise in the field, and extensive […]
YSW, Westchester DA partner to reduce racial disparities
The Youth Shelter of Westchester and county District Attorney’s Office announce an innovative partnership with the Vera Institute of Justice, pledging to reduce racial disparities in the Westchester criminal legal system by at least 20% during 2022. As part of its Motion for Justice program, Vera Institute will provide financial […]
DA Rocah dismisses all marijuana possession cases
District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced Monday that the courts have granted her petition to dismiss all marijuana cases involving felony and misdemeanor charges of marijuana possession or sale. “Dismissing all marijuana cases, including underlying bench warrants, has been a priority of mine, and the legislature’s repeal of Article 221 […]
Downsizing without Drama
The past year has made people ask so much of their homes as people brought in work, school and exercise. It not only took a toll on the aesthetics, but also our lifestyles, said Marni Jameson, a syndicated home and lifestyle columnist with several books on downsizing. “COVID-19 changed the […]