Westchester Library System, WLS, announced on Jan. 13 that it reached a record-breaking one million digital book checkouts through OverDrive in 2020. For the WLS this accomplishment illustrates the continued growth and importance of library digital lending of ebooks and audiobooks, especially in a year with building closures due to […]
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced his plans to seek re-election in the midst of a first term filled with fixing problems—both large and small. “When I took office in 2018, we inherited a County Government plagued with fiscal mismanagement, budget gimmicks, and stalled projects,” Latimer, a Democrat, said. […]
Today’s update on the numbers: Total COVID hospitalizations are at 8,771. Of the 246,507 tests reported yesterday, 13,842 were positive (5.61% of total).
Maybe it was the meme that pointed out how Shakespeare used his time in quarantine to write “King Lear.” Maybe it was all those photos of sourdough bread in your social media feed. Maybe you’re just bored. Whatever the spark – you’re ready to take on a hobby. Good idea, […]
Patti Ghezzi knows the risks posed by the pandemic. She also knows that her 14-year-old daughter thrives in the company of her friends. So Ghezzi and her family did something many other Americans have attempted: They became part of a “pod,” or “social bubble,” with two other Atlanta families. All […]
