The Westchester County Department of Health wants residents to know an updated COVID-19 vaccine that targets the variant currently circulating has been approved for use, and is recommended for everyone six months and older to protect against serious illness. Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “With new variants circulating, please […]
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Hochul signs law addressing Indian Point
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation into law on Aug. 18, which is intended to protect the economic vitality of the Hudson River Region by restricting discharges of any radiological substance into the Hudson River in connection with the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant. “The Hudson River is one of […]
Defendant arraigned in sex crimes against teens in Rye
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced Monday the arraignments of two men charged on indictments with sexually assaulting teenagers in three separate incidents during June in Rye and North White Plains. Rocah said: “We are committed to supporting and assisting these young victims of sexual violence and seeking […]
MTA unveils new mobile app
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that its new MTA app is available for download. The app is currently in BETA testing and will eventually succeed the MYmta app. The app features schedules, service alerts and more for subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad all in one […]
County to help abuse victims with mental health needs
In a first-of-its-kind program in New York State, the Westchester County Departments of Community Mental Health (DCMH) and Social Services (DSS) are joining together to help adults at risk of neglect and abuse, who are also suffering with mental health needs. The departments will begin to jointly respond to callsfor […]
