By Bridget Bonanni A state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) biologist advised residents at the Greenburgh Town Board meeting last week on what to do if they spot a black bear and how to resolve a conflict. Emily Carrollo said
Read MoreWestchester County Executive George Latimer named a 28-member task force Monday to review the training provided at the county’s police academy as well as various policies and practices to ensure equitable law enforcement. Much of the diverse task force’s mission
Read MoreBy Bridget Bonanni A large crowd of residents and officials from throughout Westchester gathered peacefully in Tibbits Park late Monday afternoon aiming to highlight the importance of the need for police reform in Westchester and beyond. The Westchester Rockland Guardians
Read MoreWestchester County Executive George Latimer announced Monday that he is assembling a working group comprised of various stakeholders to review police policies and procedures in the wake of the George Floyd killing and ensuing riots. The group will consist of
Read More“No Justice, No Peace!” was the outcry during a peaceful but forceful rally in downtown Peekskill Saturday afternoon. At least 200 residents of all ages turned out to denounce the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man, in Minneapolis
Read MoreA longtime White Plains firefighter who was on the verge of retiring from the department later this year lost his battle to COVID-19 late last week. Deputy Chief Edward Ciocca, a nearly 35-year veteran and a third-generation firefighter of the
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 MoreCongresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) announced Thursday that White Plains Hospital will receive $165,832 in COVID-19 relief funding for telehealth services to treat high-risk and vulnerable patients with pre-existing pulmonary conditions. The funding, awarded by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
Read MoreBy Sherrie Dulworth Virtually overnight, the COVID-19 pandemic has jolted society into a collective consciousness about a subject many people usually try to avoid – death and mortality. Dealing with death is part of the routine work experience for hospice
Read MoreLosing a loved one under any circumstance is difficult enough. For the foreseeable future, those who are mourning the passing of a relative or friend won’t even get to properly pay their respects. The limits on gathering imposed by New
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