The Kids and Canines Learning Together Program, a school outreach initiative from BluePath Service Dogs, is unlocking potential for children with special needs in the Rye City School District. The nonprofit, which provides autism service dogs offering safety, companionship and opportunities for independence, recently began an innovative partnership with the […]
Mamaroneck Mayor Tom Murphy announced on Jan. 2, that he would appoint Lou Young, a 43-year veteran of broadcast journalism, to the position of village trustee replacing Trustee Kelly Wenstrup who stepped down on Jan. 4. “Filling Kelly’s shoes was not easy, but I particularly wanted someone who wasn’t invested […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Jan. 11 a new campaign to increase vaccination rates among children five and older—urging pediatricians, parents and guardians to help children get vaccinated and keep up with all recommended COVID-19 vaccinedoses. “The best protection for our kids is to ensure they get vaccinated and keep […]
The CDC now says the rapid spread of the Omicron variant is not as bad as they originally thought. According to federal health officials, Omicron is responsible for 58.6% of new cases nationwide last week. That’s down from the previous estimate of 73.2%. They say the reduction is based on […]
Following nearly four full years of smart, prudent fiscal management by County Executive George Latimer, Westchester’s bond ratings now stand as “stable” by all three major rating agencies. “This is the result of setting a game plan and executing it—no matter what variables were thrown our way,” Latimer said. “When […]
