Childhood obesity has become increasingly prevalent. And evidence shows that the pandemic only made it worse—with pediatricians saying now is a critical time for Americans, who seem to be emerging from the far-reaching effects of COVID-19, to make changes in their family’s lives. This is particularly relevant during September, National […]
Author: Jim Scova
Masks no longer required on Westchester County Bee-Line Buses
Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on Westchester County Bee-Line Buses, and Bee-Line ParaTransit. On Wednesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul removed the mask requirement on public transportation. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Largely steady COVID rates are making COVID part of our new reality, but not […]
Rock n’ Rescue named ‘2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit’ by GreatNonprofits
Rock n’ Rescue has been named a “2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits. Rock n’ Rescue provides animal adoptions and animal-assisted therapy to people throughout the Northeast, resulting in more than 2000 animals adopted per year. “We are honored to be […]
Applications increase under state’s Red Flag Law
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday a major increase in applications for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) under New York’s Red Flag Law—with substantially more ERPOs filed in the last three months than in all of 2021. The increase comes after Governor Hochul took decisive action in the wake of the […]
Mosquitoes with West Nile found in Westchester
The Westchester County Health Department learned Friday that this season’s first batch of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus in Westchester was identified in Rye. The area surrounding the positive mosquito batches is being inspected by the Health Department, and catch basins that need it are being treated to protect against […]