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Iona College to host 2022 Slam Dunk Showcase

See some of the area’s best high school basketball match-ups during the Slam Dunk Showcase on Sunday, Jan. 9 at Iona College’s Hynes Athletic Center in New Rochelle. “This is the perfect opportunity for our student athletes to demonstrate their talents and athletic abilities to their families, friends and Westchester’s […]

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County board makes history, elects women chairs

The Board of Legislators began the 2022-2023 legislative term electing District 9 Legislator Catherine Borgia as chair, and District 6 Legislator Nancy Barr as vice chair, during a special meeting Monday night. Borgia is only the second woman to serve as chair, following the late Lois Bronz, who chaired the […]

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Nonprofit Westchester announces new 2022 board

Nonprofit Westchester, NPW, is pleased to announce its new board of directors for 2022. New board members include Ron Abad, CEO of Community Housing Innovations; Kathleen Macias-Torres, executive director of SPARC, Inc.; Lucria Ortiz, CEO of The Yonkers Family YMCA; Theo J. Oshiro,co-executive director of Make the Road New York; […]

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County DOC swears in 45 new correction officers

After completing a rigorous 10-week academy, 45 new correction officers took their oaths of office on Dec. 16 and embarked on careers at the Westchester County Department of Correction, WCDOC. “One of the unseen yet most important functions of County government is the safe running of a correctional facility,” said […]

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County offers free COVID-19 testing

Westchester County has partnered with Quadrant Bio Sciences to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing at the Westchester County Center starting Wednesday, Dec. 29. This testing is appointment only—walk-ins will not be accepted. Appointments will only be available three days in advance. Testing is for anyone experiencing symptoms or anyone who […]