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Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released
Westchester 'Bicycle Sundays' Schedule Released Cyclists will soon be able to enjoy the colorful foliage on a stretch of the Bronx River Parkway with the return of "Bicycle Sundays." Westchester County officials announced that a portion of the parkway is set to close to vehicles for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters, and strollers on select dates in September and October. The course will run from the Westchester County Center in White Plains south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, for a round-trip of 13.1 miles, officials reported. Bicycle Sundays will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates: …

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: 'Latest Numbers Show Progress' Westchester CE Latimer Says; New Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: 'Latest Numbers Show Progress' Westchester CE Latimer Says; New Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: 'Latest Numbers Show Progress' Westchester CE Latimer Says; New Breakdown Of Cases The number of patients being treated for COVID-19 in Westchester hospitals continues to decline as the county expands its vaccination program with potential new pop-up sites set to open in the coming weeks.  As of Monday, May 3, there have now been 232,959 vaccinations administered at the Westchester County Center, 56,855 at the Yonkers Armory, and 48,406 at Westchester County Department of Health sites, while officials said that Westchester is also teaming with local volunteer companies to continue its homebound vaccination program. Related story - COVID-19: NY Sets Date To End …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Westchester Residents Now Fully Vaccinated, Other New Data COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Westchester Residents Now Fully Vaccinated, Other New Data
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Westchester Residents Now Fully Vaccinated, Other New Data Westchester continues to ramp up its vaccination program, with thousands more completing the series as the county recovers from the latest surge of the virus. There have now been 223,878 vaccinations administered at the Westchester County Center, 53,976 at the Yonkers Armory, and 47,581 at Westchester County Department of Health sites as of Thursday, April 29, while officials said that Westchester is also teaming with local volunteer companies to continue its homebound vaccination program. A total of 325,435 first and second doses have been administered in Westchester since the program bega…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Walk-In Vaccine Clinic To Open In Westchester; Here's Latest Rundown By Community COVID-19: Walk-In Vaccine Clinic To Open In Westchester; Here's Latest Rundown By Community
Covid-19: Walk-In Vaccine Clinic To Open In Westchester; Here's Latest Rundown By Community A walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic is being opened in Westchester as the county continues combating the spread of the virus. During his bi-weekly COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 26, Westchester County Executive announced that beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 30, the Department of Health was opening a first-dose Moderna vaccine clinic 134 Court St. in White Plains that will accept walk-ins. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue to drop as Westchester continues ramping up its vaccination program, a sign that Latimer called "encouraging."  "It appears the vaccination numbers are i…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Social Distancing Not Practiced At Bicycle Sunday, Feiner Warns COVID-19: Social Distancing Not Practiced At Bicycle Sunday, Feiner Warns
Covid-19: Social Distancing Not Practiced At Bicycle Sunday, Feiner Warns Click here for a new, related story - COVID-19: Latimer In 'Complete Disagreement' With Town Supervisor Over Bicycle Sunday Bicycle Sundays made its grand return to Westchester this weekend, but participants didn’t practice proper social distancing, according to the official who conceptualized the event nearly five decades ago. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who has been advocating for a postponement of the start of Bicycle Sundays, is cautioning that cyclists weren’t being safe amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. According to Feiner, there were “significant incidents …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Westchester Will Stick With Bicycle Sundays Schedule COVID-19: Westchester Will Stick With Bicycle Sundays Schedule
Covid-19: Westchester Will Stick With Bicycle Sundays Schedule The show must go on. Despite the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Westchester County will continue its “Bicycle Sundays” schedule, which has become a popular tradition each summer. Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced this week that the tradition will continue this year, though it will look slightly different. This year, cyclists will be required to wear protective face masks on the bicycle trail, which includes a stretch of the Bronx River Parkway between White Plains and Yonkers. 
“This is not a mandatory requirement in the society but we’re going to make it mandatory if y…

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by Zak Failla
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Bicycle Sundays Set To Start In Westchester Bicycle Sundays Set To Start In Westchester
Bicycle Sundays Set To Start In Westchester The weather is perfect for spending at least part of the weekend outdoors. The arrival of spring, and the 44th annual "Bicycle Sundays" could not arrive at a better time in Westchester County. Nearly seven miles of the Bronx River Parkway will be closed to motorists between White Plains and Yonkers on Sunday, May 6 for the first of a summer's worth of bicycle freedom. Bicycle Sundays, one of Westchester’s longest-running and popular recreational programs is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to this coming Sunday, the county program runs on May 13 and 20; June 3, 10, 17 and …

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by Jon Craig