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United Way of Westchester and Putnam

Business Owner From Northern Westchester Dies At 58: 'Giving, Thoughtful Soul' Business Owner From Northern Westchester Dies At 58: 'Giving, Thoughtful Soul'
Business Owner From Northern Westchester Dies At 58: 'Giving, Thoughtful Soul' A Northern Westchester man who grew his family business into an award-winning enterprise is being remembered for his willingness to give back to both his loved ones and his community. Eugene “Bud” Hammer III of Katonah died on Tuesday, June 13 at the age of 58 after a brave battle against leukemia, according to his obituary. Born in White Plains in 1964, Hammer graduated from Pace University with a bachelor's of business administration in Marketing before going on to begin a career with Atlantic Westchester, Inc., a Bedford Hills-based heating, ventilation, and air conditioning business tha…
COVID-19: Free Emergency Food Available For Pick Up, Delivery In Putnam COVID-19: Free Emergency Food Available For Pick Up, Delivery In Putnam
Covid-19: Free Emergency Food Available For Pick Up, Delivery In Putnam Food is being made available for pickup or delivery in Putnam County for those who have been most impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The Putnam County government and United Way of Westchester and Putnam have organized for food to be made available for pick up between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16. The food giveaway will be held in the parking lot of Putnam County’s Donald B. Smith campus on Route 6 in Carmel. The distribution is for Putnam residents only, and pre-registration is required. Volunteers said that for seniors or those who are immune-compromise…
Number Of Putnam County COVID-19 Cases Hits 109 Number Of Putnam County COVID-19 Cases Hits 109
Number Of Putnam County Covid-19 Cases Hits 109 A total of 16 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Putnam County That brings the total number of cases to 109 in the county, the Putnam County Department of Health said late Thursday afternoon, March 26. "Now is the time to focus on slowing the spread and flattening the curve," the department said. "By staying home, you can be part of the solution." Emergency Services and the Putnam County Department of Health (PCDOH) are asking residents to help reduce the incoming call volume now and in the coming weeks.  Putnam County residents can now call …
11 New COVID-19 Cases Bring Putnam County Total To 93 11 New COVID-19 Cases Bring Putnam County Total To 93
11 New Covid-19 Cases Bring Putnam County Total To 93 A total of 11 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Putnam County That brings the total number of cases to 93 in the county, the Putnam County Department of Health said late Wednesday afternoon, March 25. "Now is the time to focus on slowing the spread and flattening the curve," the department said. "By staying home, you can be part of the solution." Emergency Services and the Putnam County Department of Health (PCDOH) are asking residents to help reduce the incoming call volume now and in the coming weeks.  Putnam County residents can now call …
36 New COVID-19 Cases Bring Putnam County Total To 82 36 New COVID-19 Cases Bring Putnam County Total To 82
36 New Covid-19 Cases Bring Putnam County Total To 82 A total of 36 new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Putnam County That brings the total number of cases to 82 in the county, the Putnam County Department of Health said late Tuesday afternoon, March 24. "Now is the time to focus on slowing the spread and flattening the curve," the department said. "By staying home, you can be part of the solution." Emergency Services and the Putnam County Department of Health (PCDOH) are asking residents to help reduce the incoming call volume now and in the coming weeks.  Putnam County residents can now call th…
Seven New COVID-19 Cases Bring Putnam County Total To 46 Seven New COVID-19 Cases Bring Putnam County Total To 46
Seven New Covid-19 Cases Bring Putnam County Total To 46 Seven new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in Putnam County That brings the total number of cases to 46 in the county, the Putnam County Department of Health said. "Now is the time to focus on slowing the spread and flattening the curve," the department said. "By staying home, you can be part of the solution." Emergency Services and the Putnam County Department of Health (PCDOH) are asking residents to help reduce the incoming call volume now and in the coming weeks.  Putnam County residents can now call the easy-to-remember 2-1-1 number for updat…
Cases In Every Town: COVID-19 Now Widespread In Putnam With 39 Confirmed Positive Cases In Every Town: COVID-19 Now Widespread In Putnam With 39 Confirmed Positive
Cases In Every Town: Covid-19 Now Widespread In Putnam With 39 Confirmed Positive The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is now considered widespread in Putnam after eight new positive cases have brought the county's total to 39 cases as of late afternoon Sunday, March 22, the health department said. "While this is not the news people want to hear, it is not surprising and we have been preparing for this eventuality," Putnam County Health Commissioner Michael J. Nesheiwat, MD. "With more testing, we will find more residents who test positive for this contagious disease.  "Why does this matter? It matters because we can now focus time and resources on slowing the …
Putnam Health Department Releases COVID-19 Information For County Residents Putnam Health Department Releases COVID-19 Information For County Residents
Putnam Health Department Releases Covid-19 Information For County Residents The following is an advisory issued Sunday, March 22 by the Putnam County Health Department: Help stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect yourself and your community. The more you know about this disease the more you can help stop the spread of misinformation. COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving public health crisis. The Putnam County Department of Health and community partners understand that staying informed is often hard to do.  The PCDOH and the following agencies work hard to ensure the safety of Putnam residents and reduce the impact of this disease.  The following is a gu…
CDC Targets United Way Of Westchester, Putnam For Pandemic Flu Response CDC Targets United Way Of Westchester, Putnam For Pandemic Flu Response
CDC Targets United Way Of Westchester, Putnam For Pandemic Flu Response Amid one of the worst flu seasons in recorded history, a local organization has been chosen as an emergency call center by the Centers for Disease Control. The United Way of Westchester and Putnam has been chosen as one of 27 call centers nationwide that will participate in “Flu on Call” a national network of triage phone lines that will be staffed by trained medical professionals with information on how to help battle the pandemic. In the past week, there were nearly 8,000 confirmed influenza cases and more than 1,500 New Yorkers were hospitalized statewide with the flu, the highest weekly…