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'Potential Human Trafficking': Westchester Business Busted For Unauthorized Practice 'Potential Human Trafficking': Westchester Business Busted For Unauthorized Practice
'Potential Human Trafficking': Westchester Business Busted For Unauthorized Practice Two people were arrested after an investigation revealed that they were running an unauthorized "massage parlor" in Northern Westchester, police said.  The arrests were made on Saturday, Jan. 21, after an investigation into the unauthorized practice located in Yorktown at 1924 Commerce St. was commenced by Yorktown Police, the department said.  Authorities also noted that the two people who were arrested are also being treated as victims as they continue looking into the matter.  "We are ever mindful of the potential human trafficking element associated with situations …

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Domestic Violence Amid COVID-19 Self-Quarantine Domestic Violence Amid COVID-19 Self-Quarantine
Domestic Violence Amid Covid-19 Self-Quarantine Health officials are warning that victims of domestic abuse, including children and the elderly, may be at increased risk during self-quarantine related to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Children are not in school, and families are being asked to either self-quarantine or remain at home to keep from catching the virus, said the Westchester County District Attorney's Office. "For victims of domestic abuse, including intimate partner abuse, child or elder abuse, this may be a particularly vulnerable time," the office said. To help, the office is notifying victims and potentia…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Pros Prove To Be 'Giants' In Teaching Student-Athletes About Respect In Westchester Pros Prove To Be 'Giants' In Teaching Student-Athletes About Respect In Westchester
Pros Prove To Be 'Giants' In Teaching Student-Athletes About Respect In Westchester A pair of professional football players proved they can be Giants on and off the gridiron, visiting athletes in Westchester to discuss domestic violence and respect. Members of the Mount Vernon varsity and JV football teams recently met with New York Giants running back Jonathan Stewart and linebacker Alex Ogletree to discuss domestic violence.  The special meeting was arranged by My Sisters’ Place, which has a mission to end violence in intimate relationships and combat the effects of domestic violence and human trafficking in Westchester. More than 50 athletes in Mount Vernon gathered wi…

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by Zak Failla