Governor Kathy Hochul, Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Carl Heastie announced Tuesday that 10 bills have been introduced in both the Assembly and Senate that would tighten New York’s gun laws, close loopholes and directly address the gaps in our laws exposed by the horrific shootings in Buffalo, Texas, […]
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Health department addressing baby formula shortage
The Westchester County Health Department is urging residents to never dilute/water down infant formula in an attempt to extend their supply, try to make formula at home, or use milk or toddler formula to feed infants. This practice can have severe consequences beyond malnourishment. While the FDA has announced plans […]
Teen mental health is in downward slide
Behavioral health therapists at Open Door Family Medical Center viewed Marilyn (not her real name) as “a child with really, really significant mental health needs.” The 14-year-old, however, who lives with her mother in a multi-family apartment in Westchester County, needed advanced care but couldn’t be hospitalized for several weeks […]
Salary range transparency law passes board
The Board of Legislators has approved a measure to combat gender and race-based pay inequity by requiring employers to include an expected salary range when they post a job opportunity in Westchester. The measure passed in a 15-2 vote on Monday night. It is similar to laws on the books […]
State updates New Yorkers on opioid epidemic
Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers Monday regarding ongoing efforts to address the opioid epidemic. In response to the newly released information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicating that more than 107,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, the G overnor is reinforcing ongoing investments and […]
