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Fire At College Housing In Westchester Displaces Students Fire At College Housing In Westchester Displaces Students
Fire At College Housing In Westchester Displaces Students A college housing apartment in Northern Westchester was heavily damaged after a fire tore through it, adding smoke to already hazy skies caused by Canadian wildfires.  The fire happened on Wednesday, June 7, when the Valhalla and Hawthorne Fire Departments responded to a fire at an apartment at New York Medical College on Old Farm Road.  Once arriving, crews found that smoke was pouring out of the second floor of the building, and began work to extinguish the blaze.  After making their way inside the apartment, which was filled with heavy flames, firefighters were able to ab…
HS Student Wins $20K In Westchester: 'Will Change World One Day' HS Student Wins $20K In Westchester: 'Will Change World One Day'
HS Student Wins $20K In Westchester: 'Will Change World One Day' A high school student from Northern Westchester has received a $20,000 scholarship after being named a 2023 Coca-Cola Scholar.  Matthew Krasnow, a student at Fox Lane High School in Bedford, is one of only 150 students across the entire country to receive the scholarship and was picked out of more than 91,000 applicants, according to the Bedford Central School District.  Krasnow was picked based on criteria such as academic excellence, leadership skills, and services in both school and community activities, school officials said. As part of the application process, he also intervi…
COVID-19: Phase 2 Underway - Here's Look By Numbers At How Hudson Valley Flattened Curve COVID-19: Phase 2 Underway - Here's Look By Numbers At How Hudson Valley Flattened Curve
Covid-19: Phase 2 Underway - Here's Look By Numbers At How Hudson Valley Flattened Curve The Hudson Valley has come a long way in its battle against novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as the region has now officially started Phase 2 of the four-phase reopening process. Since the number of positive tests, hospitalizations, and hospital deaths due to the virus peaked in mid-April, the Hudson Valley has seen a steady decline in the data through this week. Earlier story - COVID-19: Here's What To Know As Hudson Valley Starts Phase 2 Of Reopening Process In the Hudson Valley, there were 1,888 COVID-19 hospitalizations on Saturday, April 11, down to 274 as of Monday, June 8. There we…
COVID-19: Moratorium On Evictions Extended; NY Sees 'Fairly Significant' Hospitalization Drop COVID-19: Moratorium On Evictions Extended; NY Sees 'Fairly Significant' Hospitalization Drop
Covid-19: Moratorium On Evictions Extended; NY Sees 'Fairly Significant' Hospitalization Drop New York is extending a rent relief measure on residential and commercial properties for 60 days to help families and business owners struggling during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, May 7, held in Westchester County at the New York Medical College in Valhalla, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that renters will be protected from late fees and eviction from landlords through Thursday, Aug. 20. Cuomo also reported positive news regarding a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations. “You cannot be evicted for nonpayment of rent,” Cuomo said. “I und…
Brain & Spine Surgeons of NY Host First Annual Neuroscience Symposium Brain & Spine Surgeons of NY Host First Annual Neuroscience Symposium
Brain & Spine Surgeons of NY Host First Annual Neuroscience Symposium On Friday, November 15, 2019, Brain & Spine Surgeons of NY (BSSNY) held their first Annual Neuroscience Symposium. Healthcare professionals from far and wide gathered to meet the expert board-certified surgeons and learn about the latest technology and techniques. Brilliant presentations demonstrated the foremost treatments for neurosurgical disorders. Also present was featured guest speaker, Eugene S. Flamm, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Flamm outlined the history of neurosurgery to the audience and demonstrated how it has advanced to today. H…
BSSNY Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon With Spinal Surgery Specialty To Practice BSSNY Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon With Spinal Surgery Specialty To Practice
Bssny Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon With Spinal Surgery Specialty To Practice Brain & Spine Surgeons of NY is pleased to announce the arrival of John Galeno, MD to the practice. Dr. Galeno is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in Spinal Surgery and General Orthopedics. He is also an Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at New York Medical College. In the field of spinal surgery, Dr. Galeno has special training to treat and care for severe spinal deformities, as well as different types of trauma to all parts of the spine. He performs complex surgical procedures for various spinal conditions such as scoliosis and kyphosis. He manages spinal tumors and …
Concerned About Scoliosis? Brain & Spine Surgeons Of New York Can Help Concerned About Scoliosis? Brain & Spine Surgeons Of New York Can Help
Concerned About Scoliosis? Brain & Spine Surgeons Of New York Can Help At Brain and Spine Surgeons of New York, we have special expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of scoliosis through our board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Krishn Sharma. Dr. Sharma is highly skilled at treating adult and pediatric scoliosis patients with the utmost care, expertise, and compassion. What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that typically occurs during the growth spurt just before puberty, between the ages of 10–12, although some types of scoliosis appear much sooner. Most cases of pediatric scoliosis are mild and don’t…
Professor From Westchester Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Child Professor From Westchester Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Child
Professor From Westchester Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Child A 47-year-old college professor who lives in Northern Westchester has been accused of inappropriately touching a child. Abul Hasanat Alamgir of Chappaqua was arrested last week after he allegedly touched a child in Texas. He's been charged with indecency with a child by contact, a felony, the Bexar County District Attorney's Office said. He was released on $75,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court in January. Alamgir is an associate professor of public health at New York Medical College in Valhalla, where he has been he placed on administrative leave. He is scheduled to appear …
These Universities In New York Rank Among Best In World These Universities In New York Rank Among Best In World
These Universities In New York Rank Among Best In World Do you know someone who attends college in New York or did you get a degree from one? According to the Center for World University Rankings, New York state is home to at least 17 of the world's top 1,000 higher education institutions. Five of the top-ranked colleges are affiliated with the State University of New York. Here are how New York's universities rank internationally and nationally. 1. Columbia University, eighth globally and sixth in the U.S. 2. Cornell University, 14th globally and 11th in the nation.  3. New York University, 25th worldwide and 20th in the U.S. 4. Rockefeller …