Mental health professionals and advocates typically make an even stronger push during September to educate the public during National Suicide Prevention Month. This year, Westchester County is going one step further. Last week the county announced it will be dedicating
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It was Sept. 12, 2001, the day after the towers burned, and White Plains Fire Department Lieutenant John Donahoe, then 49, was standing along with his fellow first responders on a brief break at the scene of the unspeakable slaughter.
Read MoreSeven new administrators will be in place when students in the White Plains School District return to the classrooms on Sept. 6. Valerie Lakestream has been appointed Director of World Languages/ENL Programs, K-12. Previously she worked in similar capacities in
Read MoreAbout 170 students from White Plains High School had the opportunity this summer to work on their physical and mental fitness. For six weeks, student-athletes participated in the first year of the White Plains High School Summer Sports Academy, a
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The 1970s and ‘80s automobiles parked at the Royal Petroleum gas station in North White Plains last weekend weren’t part of a vintage car show or someone’s personal collection. Writer and director Levi Wilson and his cast and crew were
Read MoreIn honor of those whose lives were lost or forever changed by the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Volunteer New York! and Westchester County Executive George Latimer have joined to present, along with support from Major Sponsor Robison Oil,
Read MoreState, county and city officials last week marked the competition of a $36M rehabilitation of an affordable housing development for senior citizens in White Plains. The renovations at the Kingsley House on Barker Ave. included the upgrading of apartment amenities
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Burke Rehabilitation Hospital demonstrates its commitment to treating the whole person by displaying artwork installations in its inpatient and outpatient settings. The restorative quality of art reinforces the treatment provided by Burke’s highly trained therapists. According to Jodi Moise, the
Read MoreCounty Executive George Latimer and the Westchester County Board of Legislators last week announced the creation of a $10M Landlord Tenant Assistance Program (LTAP) in an effort to promote affordable housing. According to county officials, LTAP will allow small landlords
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A White Plains man was found dead Wednesday in a creek at Bear Mountain State Park after slipping while hiking with friends. State Police and New York State Park Police responded to the park in the Town of Highlands Aug.
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