The Westchester County Board of Legislators approved a controversial ban last week on the sale of flavored tobacco products but it is unclear whether County Executive George Latimer will sign the legislation into law. By an 11-6 vote, lawmakers passed
Read MoreMeire Santos never believed she would be desperate for a kidney when she came to the United States from Brazil 25 years ago. But today, Santos is praying for that life-saving gift so she can lead a normal life. Vital
Read MorePutnam County Health Department officials are warning residents about a triple threat of contagious respiratory illnesses as the colder months arrive. High circulating levels of flu, COVID and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all on the rise. “Residents hearing stories
Read MoreSusan and Nicholas Milton have lots to be thankful for, not only this week when they will spend their first Thanksgiving at home with their 13-month-old daughter, Ava Grace, but every day. Gracie, as her parents call her, was born
Read MoreThe Putnam County Department of Health has released the results of a Community Priority Poll (CPP) that gauged county residents’ views on health priorities and where resources should be directed to improve quality of life. The CPP is one component
Read MoreBy Jessica Jafet It is said that a smile is contagious, and when shared, can make a person feel better about themselves and their environment. Through its “Smiles for Veterans” program, the Hawthorne-based Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) is
Read MoreBattle lines have been drawn in the debate over whether Westchester County should enact a flavored tobacco product ban, including menthol cigarettes, in advance of Monday night’s public hearing before the Board of Legislators. Last week, some activists in Westchester’s
Read MoreThe Harrison Planning Board has approved an application by 1 West Red Oak LLC to construct a 21,875-square-foot cancer infusion center at 1 West Red Oak Plaza that will be operated by Mt. Sinai Hospital. Attorney Albert J. Pirro, Jr.
Read MoreWhite Plains Hospital recently hosted New York State’s first Youth Summit in partnership with Black Men in White Coats, a national organization that seeks to increase the number of minorities in the field of medicine. More than 200 middle and high
Read MoreAn organization representing the interests of convenience store owners called on the Board of Legislators last week to abandon a proposed law that would prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products and menthol cigarettes in Westchester. Members of the New
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