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NY Medical Practice Fined Thousands Over Alleged Discrimination Against HIV-Positive Patient NY Medical Practice Fined Thousands Over Alleged Discrimination Against HIV-Positive Patient
NY Medical Practice Fined Thousands Over Alleged Discrimination Against Hiv-positive Patient A New York-based dermatology practice will pay thousands of dollars after allegations that it refused treatment to an HIV-positive patient. Under a settlement with the US Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday, Dec. 3, Advanced Dermatology, P.C. – headquartered on Long Island in New Hyde Park – resolved allegations that one of its doctors violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) by refusing timely care to a male patient. The patient, who is HIV-positive, filed a complaint with the US Department of Justice alleging that a dermatologist refused to perform a scheduled Mohn micrograp…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Vote Planned On $15.2M Firehouse Project In Chappaqua: How Much Taxes Will Rise Vote Planned On $15.2M Firehouse Project In Chappaqua: How Much Taxes Will Rise
Vote Planned On $15.2M Firehouse Project In Chappaqua: How Much Taxes Will Rise A fire district in Northern Westchester is considering a $15.2 million firehouse addition construction project that may increase annual taxes for residents if approved by voters.  A bond referendum vote that would allow the New Castle Fire District No. 1 to borrow funds to build a 13,000-square-foot addition to their current fire station in Chappaqua at 491 King St. will be held on Tuesday, April 25 between noon and 9 p.m. The addition is necessary to accommodate modern emergency equipment, more vehicles, and decontamination facilities, as well as to "ensure the safety and health"…

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by Ben Crnic
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Major $115M Project To Renovate, Replace Five Bridges In Westchester Starts Major $115M Project To Renovate, Replace Five Bridges In Westchester Starts
Major $115M Project To Renovate, Replace Five Bridges In Westchester Starts Construction has started on a multi-faceted $115 million project in Westchester County to replace four bridges, renovate a fifth, and convert a large culvert into a new bridge. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Transportation is replacing two bridges and a large culvert at East Lincoln Avenue over the Hutchinson River Parkway and Hutchinson River between Pelham and Mount Vernon. Two bridges on the Saw Mill River Parkway over Saw Mill River in Pleasantville will also be replaced, and a bridge on. Route 1 over Mamaroneck River in Mamaroneck is being up…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Fake Mask Exempt Cards Being Sold Online COVID-19: Alert Issued For Fake Mask Exempt Cards Being Sold Online
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Fake Mask Exempt Cards Being Sold Online While mask-wearing amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has become politicized, federal officials are cautioning of a new scam for fraudulent face mask exempt flyers that have been circulating online. The Department of Justice has issued a warning of a card that has been circulating online which falsely claims its holder is exempt from wearing a mask - contrary to local, state, and federal mandates. The cards are purportedly from the “Freedom to Breathe Agency” - which is not an official federal or state agency - and states that wearing a mask will incur mental or physical risk fo…

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by Zak Failla
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Major Northern Westchester Roadway Getting Multi-Million Dollar Makeover Major Northern Westchester Roadway Getting Multi-Million Dollar Makeover
Major Northern Westchester Roadway Getting Multi-Million Dollar Makeover A busy Mount Pleasant roadway is getting a major facelift following the approval of a multi-million proposal by the Westchester County Board of Legislators. Courtesy of an $8.2 million grant, there will be a complete rehabilitation of 2.7 miles of Columbus Avenue in Mount Pleasant after a pavement condition index rating determined that “it requires corrective rehabilitation to extend the life of the roadway.” Legislator Margaret Cunzio said that the stretch of Columbus Avenue which runs from Lakeview Avenue to Nannyhagen Road will be completely repaved, “including milling, joint and crack r…

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by Zak Failla