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Worker At Whole Foods Dies From COVID-19 Worker At Whole Foods Dies From COVID-19
Worker At Whole Foods Dies From Covid-19 An employee of an area Whole Foods store has died as a result of complications from the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Company officials in Fairfield County confirmed an employee at the Whole Foods in Greenwich on East Putnam Avenue died Sunday, May 10. "This is a tragic loss for his loved ones and for his fellow Team Members at our Greenwich, CT store," said a company spokesperson. "We are offering our support and providing counseling services as they process this difficult loss.”  The store does not plan to close and the spokesperson did not offer additional details. I…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Westchester Affordable Housing Expo Coming Soon Westchester Affordable Housing Expo Coming Soon
Westchester Affordable Housing Expo Coming Soon Realtors, mortgage lenders, and others will soon make the trek to the Westchester County Center for the annual Fair and Affordable Housing Expo. Westchester County’s 2020 Fair and Affordable Housing Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. County Executive George Latimer said that residents from across the county will have the opportunity to attend the expo, “driving home the message that safe, affordable housing should be a basic right for everyone living in Westchester County.” According to county officials, "throu…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Phelps Takes A Multidisciplinary Approach To Treating Mental Health Phelps Takes A Multidisciplinary Approach To Treating Mental Health
Phelps Takes A Multidisciplinary Approach To Treating Mental Health What is anxiety? Anxiety is the anticipation of a future concern. Anxiety can cause people to avoid stressful situations and can affect one’s school or work performance and personal relationships. Muscle tension and avoidance behavior are often indicators of anxiety. Biological factors and life experiences can contribute to mental health problems and can hinder one’s ability to complete daily functions. At Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health, we’re dedicated to providing compassionate and confidential care in a safe and welcoming environment. Symptoms of anxiety Accelerated heartbeat Swea…

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Obituaries
ID Released For 14-Year-Old Area Drowning Victim ID Released For 14-Year-Old Area Drowning Victim
ID Released For 14-Year-Old Area Drowning Victim The 14-year-old boy who drowned in Tonetta Lake in Southeast on Monday night has been identified. Oscar Gonzalez, who would have been a sophomore at Brewster High School when school begins Wednesday, was reported missing in a 911 call around 9 p.m. when he was swimming with a group of friends off of a floating dock on Shore Drive in Southeast.  When Putnam County Sheriff's deputies arrived they observed a group of individuals at the end of the dock and an adult male in the water. The adult male informed the deputies that he was nearby when he heard cries for help. He dove into the water to…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
17-Year-Old Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Was Star Athlete 17-Year-Old Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Was Star Athlete
17-Year-Old Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Was Star Athlete The 17-year-old entering his senior year in high school was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Monday was a star athlete. John Guerra, of the Florida section of Warwick in Orange County, was killed around 10:35 p.m. when his 2005 Honda Civic, traveling south on Union Corners Road, left the roadway and rolled, coming to a stop against a tree, said Town of Warwick Lt. John Rader. A two-time all-state basketball player for S.S. Seward High School, Guerra was third-team all-state in Class D as a sophomore and made the fourth team last season in Class C, according to the New York Sportswriters …

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Support Pours In For Family Of Hudson Valley Girl Killed In Storm Support Pours In For Family Of Hudson Valley Girl Killed In Storm
Support Pours In For Family Of Hudson Valley Girl Killed In Storm Support and words of comfort are pouring in for the family of the 11-year-old Newburgh girl killed during Tuesday's storm when a tree fell on the SUV in which she was a passenger.  The girl’s mother had just parked at their Newburgh home when violent wind gusts toppled a tree and trapped the girl inside, police said. A GoFundMe page, set up by friends, has raised about $16,000 in just one day, with a goal of $8,000.  The page identifies the young girl as Gina Garzon, a student in Newburgh, who had just made her first communion last Saturday. Donations will help the family cover funeral ex…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Westchester Superintendents Address Florida School Shooting Rampage Westchester Superintendents Address Florida School Shooting Rampage
Westchester Superintendents Address Florida School Shooting Rampage THis story has been updated. School superintendents said the latest mass shooting in south Florida provokes fear and outrage from hundreds of miles away, but is still a very real and troubling fear locally. In statements to students, parents and the community, area school officials are advising that safety is their highest priority. Wednesday's mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, left 17 students and staff dead and at least 15 injured. Sarah Derman, a spokeswoman for the Rye City School District, said, "We are making our students and parents aware that there are counselors and psycho…

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by Jon Craig