The COVID pandemic has presented people with some of the greatest challenges of their lives. Westchester Jewish Community Services, WJCS, launched the WJCS Covid Relief Hub, in partnership with UJA-Federation of NY, in November 2020 to deliver critically needed short-term mental health counseling and career services to Westchester residents at […]
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County passes 80% vaccination threshold among 18 and older
Westchester County Executive George Latimer today announced that 80% of adult residents 18+ living in Westchester County have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The 80% vaccination rate equates to 653,829 people vaccinated out of a total population of 967,612 in Westchester. Westchester County continues to outpace […]
How to best thank a nurse
Te best way to honor America’s nurses isn’t with doughnuts or applause — although those are certainly appreciated. Take real-life action to make a difference and support our health care heroes. “The most important thing the general public can do is follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations […]
Cuomo signs bill to protect public employees
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation on July 1 prohibiting public employers from penalizing employees who use sick leave or compensatory time to quarantine, seek medical treatment or for other absences related to a COVID-19 diagnosis or contact. “From the beginning of this national public health crisis, we have done […]
Governor lifts most COVID-19 restrictions
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Tuesday, June 15 that COVID-19 restrictions are lifted immediately as 70% of New Yorkers aged 18 or older have received the first dose of their COVID-19 vaccination series. The state’s health guidance and New York Forward industry specific guidelines—including social gathering limits, capacity restrictions, […]
