Westchester officials are preparing for an uptick in COVID-19 cases once mandatory testing of all nursing home patients is completed, said County Executive George Latimer. Testing by the county Department of Health began Monday in order to learn the extent
Read MoreWestchester County will begin aggressive antibody testing starting Monday in White Plains, prioritizing first responders before members of the general public will have the opportunity. About 400 people will be tested each day at the County Center by personnel from
Read MoreThe death toll in Westchester County from COVID-19 surpassed 1,000 Tuesday night, however, the rate of deaths, infections and hospitalizations throughout the county and state is trending in a positive direction. County Executive George Latimer said Wednesday that Westchester reached
Read MoreBedford and Mount Kisco are organizing a drive-through diagnostic COVID-19 testing site for the two municipalities’ residents which could launch as soon as this Saturday. Bedford Supervisor Chris Burdick, with assistance from Mount Kisco Mayor Gina Picinich and County Legislator
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo presented a broad outline of a phased reopening plan that would be analyzed based on the region of the state, employee risk and how essential a business may be. Cuomo said the first phase would be limited
Read MoreNew York State will take steps to increase COVID-19 testing that will prioritize people working on the front lines, such as healthcare workers, first responders and law enforcement, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday. Cuomo said he planned on signing an
Read MoreNew York Attorney General Leticia James and the state Department of Health will open an investigation into nursing homes and adult care facilities after they have experienced a torrent of coronavirus-related deaths. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that the facilities
Read MoreWestchester property taxpayers facing financial hardship will have until July 15 to pay their tax bill without penalties if their town agrees to allow late payments. Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order for Westchester County that would assist taxpayers
Read MoreNew York State is set to begin vigorous antibody testing this week, the start of the first step of what officials hope will eventually lead to the reopening of the state’s economy. The state has reached out to some of
Read MoreThe Board of Legislators late Friday approved sharply reduced penalties for county property taxpayers who are unable to pay their bills by the Apr. 30 deadline. By a 14-3 margin, the Democratic-controlled board passed the emergency measure that will not
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