A good night’s sleep. It’s one of those things people don’t appreciate until it’s gone. But like much taken for granted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, good quality sleep is harder to come by these days. That’s worrisome, health experts say, because poor sleep can lead to poor brain and […]
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Pandemic posture – How to reduce neck and back pain while working from home
When the world began working from home because of COVID-19 in March 2020, it was unclear how long many of us would be hunched over on our laptops on couches, bar stools and kitchen chairs. Yet now, about a year into the pandemic, our bodies might be paying the price. […]
Mayer recognizes 4 women for COVID efforts
Sen. Shelley Mayer and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins hosted the 2021Women’s History Month Celebration virtually on Tuesday, March 23 to recognize exceptional women from their senate districts. Each year, Mayer recognizes outstanding women from the district who go above and beyond to serve the community. This year, she focused on […]
Board of Legislators adopts police reform report
The Westchester County Board of Legislators has officially adopted the report of the county’s Police Reform and Reimagining Task Force in a unanimous vote on March 22, after weeks of review by the board’s Public Safety Committee. The adoption of the report establishes a blueprint for police reform intended to […]
Federal stimulus plan means $188M for Westchester
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden earlier this month, includes nearly $440 million in direct funding for Westchester County and its municipalities, to help the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Separately, the plan also includes money for local school districts; transportation, […]
