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Westchester Residents Must Complete Census For Vital Federal Dollars Westchester Residents Must Complete Census For Vital Federal Dollars
Westchester Residents Must Complete Census For Vital Federal Dollars Don't throw away that census form when it comes in the mail on April 1. Westchester County officials are ramping up their efforts to let citizens know that failing to complete it can cost your community millions of dollars in key funding for vital programs. Last month, Westchester County Executive George Latimer introduced a countywide marketing effort, which includes various public announcements and appearances at Pace University. The 2020 Census Campaign (in English and Spanish) launched a  public service announcement on Monday, Feb. 25 and can be seen here.  Executive Dire…
Second Flu Death Of Season Reported In Connecticut Second Flu Death Of Season Reported In Connecticut
Second Flu Death Of Season Reported In Connecticut A second flu-related fatality in Connecticut has been reported. The unidentified person was between the ages 50 and 64, the state Department of Public Health said. The patient's place of residence was not released. The first death from the flu in Connecticut was reported a week ago. That person was over the age of 65, the health department said.  Twenty-three people have been hospitalized in Connecticut as flu activity has been slowly increasing statewide since the end of August, which is typical for the flu season. Nationally, flu activity has been minimal across the United States so fa…