Sen. Shelley Mayer and Assemblyman Steve Otis announced their legislation to direct counties, together with local cities, towns, villages, and other EMS providers to develop plans to provide coordinated emergency medical services, has been signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The bill clarifies that the objective of the process […]
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Huguenots edge Falcons in Slam Dunk Showcase
The shots may not have been falling on Friday night, but that didn’t seem to slow down New Rochelle much—if at all. On Jan. 2, the reigning Section 1 Class AAA champion Huguenots took on two-time Class C champ Woodlands in the Slam Dunk Showcase at the Westchester County Center, […]
Disaster declaration OK’d for Mount Vernon apartment fire
A recently approved federal low-interest loan program provides another path for Mount Vernon residents to rebuild their lives after the devastating fire that destroyed their apartment building last month, County Executive Ken Jenkins said. Jenkins thanked Gov. Hochul and Westchester’s congressional delegation for their work in securing a federal Physical […]
Unattended candle sets fire to house in Rye
At 5:22 p.m. on Dec. 21, the City of Rye Fire Department responded to an automatic residential fire alarm at 19 Douglas Circle in the Greenhaven section of Rye. Upon arrival, firefighters witnessed flames inside the house through the front picture window. They forced entry into the home and encountered […]
Keeping Workouts from Being Wipeouts This Winter
Dr. Jared F. Brandoff, Orthopedic Surgery Whether it’s from shoveling heavy snow, slipping on ice, or hitting the slopes (and having the slopes return the punch), back injuries are all too common this time of year. While many mild strains heal with rest and self-care, others can be more serious—and […]






