As COVID-19 surges, families are struggling with decisions about the holiday season—weighing concerns about the safety of traveling with the desire to spend time with friends and relatives. For families who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, these decisions are even harder, especially since many have forgone […]
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Tis’ the season for staying connected – and your health depends on it
As the pandemic crashes into the holidays, fewer of us may be getting together with family and friends to celebrate the season. But the bonds of friendship remain key to emotional – and physical – health. “People already recognized that lifestyle factors like exercise and diet and sleep influence our […]
New York State devises winter COVID-19 strategy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday, Nov. 30, announced New York’s plan for combating COVID-19 this winter. Over the past week, Cuomo and the state’s COVID Task Force has worked in consultation with global public health experts, local governments and other stakeholders to ensure that the plan builds off the lessons […]
Westchester begins COVID marketing campaign
As Westchester County continues to see a rise in COVID-19 cases, County Executive George Latimer is urging residents to remain vigilant and practice the proper behaviors to help stop the spread. To this end, Latimer is launching new Spanish-language based ads to reach some Westchester residents in their native language. […]
Parts of New Rochelle tagged COVID Yellow Zone
On Thursday, Nov. 19, New York State established a yellow COVID zone in parts of New Rochelle as well as several other communities in Westchester County, including Yonkers, Port Chester, Tarrytown and Peekskill. In Westchester, the daily infection rate has ticked up to a concerning 4.6%, significantly higher than previous […]
