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Mosquitoes With West Nile Found In Westchester Mosquitoes With West Nile Found In Westchester
Mosquitoes With West Nile Found In Westchester This season’s first two batches of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus in Westchester have been identified in Yonkers.  The area surrounding the positive mosquito batches have been inspected and treated to protect against further mosquito breeding nearby, said officials with the Westchester County Health Department. “Mosquitoes are often thought of as merely a nuisance but they can carry serious diseases, including West Nile virus,” said Westchester County Executive George Latimer. “With more rain expected this week, it’s important to remember we can keep mosquitoes from breeding and bi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Ramp Up Patrols After Fox Attacks In Westchester Police Ramp Up Patrols After Fox Attacks In Westchester
Police Ramp Up Patrols After Fox Attacks In Westchester Police have increased patrols and are reminding residents to remain vigilant after three people were bitten by a fox in Yorktown. The first attack occurred at 6 a.m. Saturday, when a jogger was bitten by a fox on Lee Boulevard. A second man was bitten in his backyard on North Deerfield Road at 8:30 a.m., and on Sunday at 12:30 p.m., a woman was bitten in her backyard. All three are receiving preventive rabies treatment. Police said since that time the department's animal control officer has remained in the North Deerfield Avenue/ Lee Boulevard/ Manchester Road neighborhood for most of the l…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Popular Westchester Diner Close To Reopening Following Norovirus Outbreak Popular Westchester Diner Close To Reopening Following Norovirus Outbreak
Popular Westchester Diner Close To Reopening Following Norovirus Outbreak After being given the all-clear to open following an outbreak of Norovirus by the Westchester County Health Department, the Mamaroneck Diner said it is still working to restock and prep fresh foods before welcoming diners. The Health Department confirmed Monday that people who ate at or worked at the Mamaroneck Diner last week tested positive for Norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea. The department said the management and staff of the diner have been extremely cooperative to ensure every precaution is taken to prevent spreading.  A diner repre…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Coyote Attacks People, Kills Dog In Westchester Coyote Attacks People, Kills Dog In Westchester
Coyote Attacks People, Kills Dog In Westchester Updated reports: One Dangerous Coyote At Large, Another Killed In Southern Westchester Coyote Ugly: New Westchester Attack Reported  Drones Being Used To Track Coyote That Bit People, Killed Dog In Hastings  Earlier report: Police are warning residents to be on the alert for a wandering coyote who may be rabid in Hastings-on-Hudson. The warning comes after three people were bitten and a dog was killed on Wednesday in the Village of Hastings, said Lt. David Dosin. The events unfolded around 3:50 p.m. Wednesday when the department received a call from a resident who reported being involved…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
County Issues Flu Do's, Don'ts For Westchester Residents, Children County Issues Flu Do's, Don'ts For Westchester Residents, Children
County Issues Flu Do's, Don'ts For Westchester Residents, Children With flu widespread throughout the state and nation, Westchester County Executive George Latimer rolled up his sleeve for a flu shot at the Westchester County Health Department clinic in White Plains on Jan. 30, urging others who haven’t already done so to get themselves and their children vaccinated. “Get a flu shot and make sure your family members do, too,” Latimer said. “The vaccine can help keep you healthy or reduce the severity of your symptoms if you do get the flu. It’s our best defense and flu shots remain widely available.” To increase access to flu shots for children, pharmaci…

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by Jon Craig