Latest local news about COVID-19
There were no COVID-19-related deaths in Westchester County for four consecutive days during the past week, the first time that has happened since the earliest days of the crisis. County Executive George Latimer delivered the encouraging news as part of
Read MoreThe Town of Mount Pleasant announced that it will reopen the town pool on Monday after officials closed the Valhalla facility for four days once it was learned that two lifeguards tested positive for COVID-19. Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi said the
Read MoreMount Pleasant officials closed the town pool and community center on Friday and notified the Westchester County Department of Health after two seasonal employees at the Valhalla facility tested positive for COVID-19. Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi said the town immediately contacted
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every facet of life, including how municipalities and school districts conduct business. But after four months of adjusting to meetings in a virtual setting through Zoom, Facebook Live or some other online platform, several area
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo warned New Yorkers that if they don’t comply with mask wearing and social distancing protocols his administration would be prepared to roll back the state’s reopening plan. The comments were made during a Monday morning briefing prior
Read MoreWestchester County Executive George Latimer announced Monday the creation of a task force that will assist school districts to what they need to protect students, staff and teachers in preparation for the September reopening. The eight-member school reopening working group
Read MoreThe officers of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) voted Thursday to delay the official start date of the Fall 2020 sports season, cancel the Fall 2020 Regional and State Championships and prepare to implement a
Read MoreBy Lindsay Emery The New York State Board of Regents disclosed its highly anticipated guidelines and recommendations to school districts in preparation for school re-openings this fall, stressing the need for flexibility, strong communication and helping high-needs students. During the
Read MoreA requirement to provide information to New York State for all out-of-state travelers who arrive at any of the state’s airports goes into effect Tuesday in hopes of preventing the spread of COVID-19. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also announced Monday that
Read MoreSchools across New York State will reopen for the 2020-21 academic year if the region where they are located is in Phase 4 and has a daily infection of less than 5 percent on a 14-day rolling average. Gov. Andrew
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