Latest local news about COVID-19
Mount Kisco resident Laura Kelly loves the eclectic area restaurant scene and was looking to help local establishments during the coronavirus crisis. “I came up with the idea last week of Restaurant Relief: Local Support for Local Restaurants, a customer-facing,
Read MoreStaying sane, centered and healthy in the new COVID-19 world, can be a challenge, but experts from Pace University’s College of Health Professions say that channeling anxiety into productive activity can provide solace and sanity. From cooking with your children to taking time out for mental health moments, Pace
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By Jordan Holtz Pastime (n): an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby. Baseball (n): America’s pastime. A game born in America after the Civil War and serving men and women alike as a passion
Read MoreBy Rachel Merchan, LCSW, Social Worker, Northern Westchester Hospital The coronavirus is on everyone’s mind. It’s impacting how we work, learn and connect with one another. It’s also the top story on all major news outlets. All of this has
Read MorePutnam is seeking a state-run testing site as confirmed positive cases in the county stretched into triple digits, at 106. With the number of local cases of COVID-19 increasing daily, it is essential that county residents continue to stay at
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday morning that all of New York State’s schools will remain closed until at least Apr. 15. Cuomo said the state will reassess the situation in two weeks, and if the trajectory of new coronavirus cases
Read MorePleasantville’s Maria Amato was feeling nervous and was an unsure moment and mouse click away from deleting a Facebook post that has already raised about $7,500 in two days. Thankfully for the Pleasantville restaurant community, Amato maintained her resolve and
Read MoreBy Michael Gold COVID-19 feels like watching a horror movie, except I’m in it. We’re all in it. The loneliness of the lockdown, the shut-in nature of the sensible response to this insidious virus has made our family feel a little
Read MoreCoronavirus cases in Westchester soared by more than 1,200 in one day, although current hospitalizations in the county from the disease have remained low enough for the healthcare system to manage. County Executive George Latimer said yesterday that positive cases
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo estimated Thursday that the state could have a revenue shortfall of as much as $15 billion as a result of the economic shutdown, at least twice as much as initially projected. Cuomo addressed the looming fiscal crunch
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