On May 7, as part of National Correctional Professionals Week, the Westchester County Department of Correction, WCDOC, held a dedication ceremony honoring 63 employees who passed away while in service with the Department during its 52-year history. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation to annually recognize correction professionals […]
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Bowman, Latimer celebrate bringing federal funds to county
U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer on Wednesday celebrated the conclusion of this year’s outreach process for federal appropriations requests, which resulted in Bowman submitting more than $300 billion in total federal funding requests on behalf of constituents in NY-16. “I’m grateful to County Executive Latimer […]
Iona finalizes agreement to acquire Concordia
Initiated earlier this year, an agreement has been finalized for Iona College to acquire Concordia College’s 28-acre campus in Bronxville. Concordia will cease academic instruction before the start of the Fall 2021 semester. The announcement sets the stage for Iona to pursue plans for a school of health sciences on […]
Flavors of diversity – Food, culture and the missing ingredient in nutrition therapy
You are what you eat. And what you eat is a reflection of who you are — your family, your history, your traditions. But for many people who need guidance on eating, finding an expert with a common background can be a challenge. Most dietitians — 81% of them according […]
Bicycle Sundays kicks off on Bronx River Parkway
Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway, one of Westchester’s longest-running and most popular recreational programs, started Sunday, May 2. The program is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (weather permitting). The series runs through October. Bicycle Sundays, a Westchester County Parks program, is sponsored by Con Edison, New […]
