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Free Vaccine Clinics For Students To Be Held In Westchester: Here's Where: Free Vaccine Clinics For Students To Be Held In Westchester: Here's Where:
Free Vaccine Clinics For Students To Be Held In Westchester: Here's Where: As the new school year approaches, Westchester health officials will be hosting free vaccine clinics to help children receive their required shots.  The immunizations will be offered to children eligible for New York State's Vaccines for Children program at clinics hosted by the Westchester County Department of Health in Yonkers and White Plains, county officials announced.  The clinics, which will be held between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., include: Mondays in the White Plains clinic at 134 Court St.; Thursdays and Fridays in the Yonkers clinic at 20 South Broadway.&nb…

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These Beaches Deemed Safe To Reopen In Westchester After Downpours These Beaches Deemed Safe To Reopen In Westchester After Downpours
These Beaches Deemed Safe To Reopen In Westchester After Downpours The last remaining county-owned beaches in Westchester that had been closed to swimmers have been cleared to reopen, officials announced.  The three beaches had originally been closed on Monday, Aug. 19 following heavy precipitation on Sunday, Aug. 18, according to the Westchester County Department of Health, which announced their reopenings on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and Monday, Aug. 26.  The reopened beaches are:  Mamaroneck:  Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club; Harbor Island Beach. New Rochelle:  Hudson Park West Beach. According to health officials, heavy r…

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Beaches Closed To Swimming In Westchester After Heavy Rain: Here's Where Beaches Closed To Swimming In Westchester After Heavy Rain: Here's Where
Beaches Closed To Swimming In Westchester After Heavy Rain: Here's Where Swimmers are not allowed to enter the water at several beaches in Westchester following heavy rainfall, health officials announced. The beach closures were implemented by the Westchester County Department of Health for Monday, Aug. 19 following heavy precipitation on Sunday, Aug. 18.  Affected beaches include:  Mamaroneck:  The Stephen E. Johnston Beach at Harbor Island Park; Beach Point Club; Orienta Beach Club; Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. Rye:  Coveleigh Club. New Rochelle:  Hudson Park Beach; Davenport Club; Greentree Club; Surf Club. According to h…

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Court Discontinues Lawsuit Claiming Finger Was Found In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery Court Discontinues Lawsuit Claiming Finger Was Found In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery
Court Discontinues Lawsuit Claiming Finger Was Found In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery A court has discontinued a lawsuit filed against a restaurant chain by a Connecticut woman who claimed she found herself chewing on part of a severed human finger while eating a salad served at one of the company's locations in New York.  The lawsuit, filed against Rye Brook-based Chop't Creative Salad Company LLC by Fairfield County resident Allison Cozzi of Greenwich, was discontinued by the Westchester County Supreme Court on Thursday, July 11.  Cozzi, who brought the suit against Chop't in November, claimed she found part of a severed finger inside her meal…

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Update: Beach In Westchester Reopened After Water Testing Shows Safe Results Update: Beach In Westchester Reopened After Water Testing Shows Safe Results
Update: Beach In Westchester Reopened After Water Testing Shows Safe Results A beach in Westchester has been reopened after it was shut down for several days as a result of heavy rainfall. The Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club was reopened on Wednesday, July 24 after testing showed that the water quality was safe, according to the Westchester County Department of Health.  Earlier Report - Several Beaches In Westchester Closed After Heavy Rainfall The beach was originally shut down on Thursday, July 18 after 1.30 inches of rain fell in 24 hours.  According to county health officials, heavy rainfall and discharges from stormwater drains can bring…

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Latest Update: 2 Mohegan Lake Beaches Reopened After Algae Blooms Disappear Latest Update: 2 Mohegan Lake Beaches Reopened After Algae Blooms Disappear
Latest Update: 2 Mohegan Lake Beaches Reopened After Algae Blooms Disappear Two beaches in Northern Westchester have been allowed to open after testing confirmed the complete clearing of harmful algae blooms from the water.  The following two beaches, both located in Mohegan Lake, were cleared to open on Thursday, July 18, the Westchester County Department of Health announced:  Mohegan Colony Association; Mohegan Beach Park District.  Both beaches were originally shut down on Monday, July 8 as a precautionary measure, according to health officials.  Earlier Report - Harmful Algae Blooms Close Pair Of Mohegan Lake Beaches Their reopenings…

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Harmful Algae Blooms Close Pair Of Mohegan Lake Beaches Harmful Algae Blooms Close Pair Of Mohegan Lake Beaches
Harmful Algae Blooms Close Pair Of Mohegan Lake Beaches Two beaches in Northern Westchester are closed thanks to an outbreak of harmful algae blooms that could harm the health of swimmers who come into contact with it.  New, updated report - Summer Bummer: High Bacteria Levels Force Beach To Close In New Rochelle Two beaches in Mohegan Lake are closed until further notice due to the algae blooms, the Westchester County Department of Health announced on Monday, July 8.  The affected beaches are:  Mohegan Colony Association; Mohegan Beach Park District.  The decision to close the beaches was a "precautionary measure,"&n…

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Latest Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Cleared To Open By Health Officials Latest Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Cleared To Open By Health Officials
Latest Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Cleared To Open By Health Officials This story has been updated.  Two Westchester County-owned beaches have been cleared to open after tests confirmed that bacteria levels were back to a safe amount, officials announced.  The two beaches, Croton Point Park Beach in Croton-on-Hudson and Philipse Manor Beach in Sleepy Hollow, were cleared to open on Tuesday, July 2, the Westchester County Department of Health announced around 4 p.m.  Both beaches were originally ordered closed on Thursday, June 27 after tests revealed the presence of the maximum level of enterococcus bacteria outlined by the sanitary c…

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New Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Closed Through Weekend Due To High Bacteria Levels New Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Closed Through Weekend Due To High Bacteria Levels
New Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Closed Through Weekend Due To High Bacteria Levels This story has been updated.  Sorry, beachgoers — two popular beaches in Westchester have been ordered closed for the weekend following the discovery of high bacteria levels.  New, updated report - Update: Pair Of Westchester Beaches Still Closed Due To High Bacteria Levels Both Croton Point Park Beach in Croton-on-Hudson and Philipse Manor Beach in Sleepy Hollow have been closed through Monday, July 1 due to high bacteria levels, the Westchester County Department of Health announced on Friday, June 28. The beaches were originally closed on Thursday, June 27. However, after…

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These Westchester Beaches Ordered Closed By Health Department These Westchester Beaches Ordered Closed By Health Department
These Westchester Beaches Ordered Closed By Health Department If you were looking to spend a fun day in the sand, be warned — several county-owned beaches in Westchester have been ordered closed by health officials.  A total of nine beaches across the county were preemptively closed on Friday, June 7 as a result of 1.25 inches of rain observed in the last 24 hours, according to the Westchester County Department of Health.  The closed beaches are:  Harbor Island, Mamaroneck; Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck; Orienta Beach Club, Mamaroneck; Mamaroneck Beach and Yacht Club; Coveleigh Club, Rye; Hudson Park Beach, New Rochelle; Davenport…

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Westchester Assistant Health Commissioner From South Salem Files False Financial Disclosure: DA Westchester Assistant Health Commissioner From South Salem Files False Financial Disclosure: DA
Westchester Assistant Health Commissioner From South Salem Files False Financial Disclosure: DA A Westchester County Department of Health Assistant Commissioner faces criminal charges after failing to disclose over $95,000 in income to the county's Board of Ethics, officials announced. South Salem resident Peter DeLucia, age 54, was arrested on Wednesday, March 20, and charged with three felony counts, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  According to the DA's Office, as part of his job with the county, DeLucia was required to file Annual Statements of Financial Disclosure with the Westchester County Board of Ethics that disclosed the source and…

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Update: 2 More People Bit By Rabid Fox In Peekskill Come Forward Update: 2 More People Bit By Rabid Fox In Peekskill Come Forward
Update: 2 More People Bit By Rabid Fox In Peekskill Come Forward Officials have revealed that two more people were bitten by a rabid fox that was killed in Northern Westchester.  In an announcement on Friday, Jan. 19, the Westchester County Department of Health said two more people bitten by the rabid fox, which was killed in Peekskill, came forward and are now under a doctor's care.  The fox was previously reported as biting two residents in Peekskill on Saturday, Jan. 13 before being killed.  Earlier Report - Rabid Fox Killed After Biting 2 People In Peekskill The fox was seen in the following areas in Peekskill: Roma Orcha…

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Rabid Fox Killed After Biting 2 People In Peekskill Rabid Fox Killed After Biting 2 People In Peekskill
Rabid Fox Killed After Biting 2 People In Peekskill Officials are alerting residents to be wary of wild animals after a fox that bit two people in Northern Westchester tested positive for rabies.  New, updated report - Update: 2 More People Bit By Rabid Fox In Peekskill Come Forward The warning came after an incident on Saturday, Jan. 13, when a fox bit two people in Peekskill, according to the Westchester County Department of Health. The exact location of where this happened was not revealed by officials.  The fox has since been killed after testing positive for rabies, health officials said, adding that the two victims, who…

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Woman Sues After Finding Severed Finger In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery, Lawsuit Says Woman Sues After Finding Severed Finger In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery, Lawsuit Says
Woman Sues After Finding Severed Finger In Salad At Northern Westchester Eatery, Lawsuit Says A Connecticut woman has filed a lawsuit against a restaurant company in New York after allegedly finding herself chewing on part of a severed human finger while eating a salad served at one of the company's locations within the county.  Fairfield County resident Allison Cozzi, of Greenwich, filed the suit against Rye Brook-based Chop't Creative Salad Company LLC on Monday, Nov. 27 after allegedly finding part of a severed finger inside her meal bought at a Chop't location in Northern Westchester County at 53 South Moger Ave. in Mount Kisco.  According to the lawsuit complaint file…

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Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Westchester: Here's How To Protect Yourself Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Westchester: Here's How To Protect Yourself
Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Westchester: Here's How To Protect Yourself Two batches of mosquitoes in Westchester have tested positive for carrying the West Nile Virus, officials announced.  The two virus-carrying batches of the insects were caught in Rye and Mamaroneck and were this season's first batch to test positive, the Westchester County Department of Health announced on Friday, Aug. 25.  Following this discovery, the Health Department will now inspect the areas surrounding the positive mosquito batches and treat any catch basins holding standing water to prevent mosquito breeding if necessary.  The two batches to carry the virus were the…

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New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In Northern Westchester Tests Negative For Rabies New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In Northern Westchester Tests Negative For Rabies
New Update: Bear Killed After Attacking Child In Northern Westchester Tests Negative For Rabies A bear that was shot and killed after attacking a 7-year-old child in Northern Westchester has tested negative for rabies, officials said.  The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed the results on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 23, a day after the bear's remains were brought in for testing by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.  Earlier Report - Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside North Castle Home The male bear was killed by North Castle Police following the attack, which happened on Tuesday, Aug. 22 ju…

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Heavy Rains Force Beaches To Close In Westchester: Here's Full List Heavy Rains Force Beaches To Close In Westchester: Here's Full List
Heavy Rains Force Beaches To Close In Westchester: Here's Full List As extreme heat smothers the Hudson Valley, several beaches in Westchester have been forced to close because of heavy rainfall that drenched the region.  The Westchester County Department of Health announced the closures on Friday morning, July 28, also adding that the beaches had to close after around 1.2 inches of rain fell in just 24 hours.  The following beaches will be affected on Friday and Saturday, July 29:  Harbor Island Beach in Mamaroneck; Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck; Orienta Beach Club in Mamaroneck; Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club; Coveleigh Club in Rye; H…

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Rabid Raccoon Found In Westchester: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease Rabid Raccoon Found In Westchester: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease
Rabid Raccoon Found In Westchester: Officials Issue Warning About Fatal Disease An aggressive raccoon found in Westchester has tested positive for rabies, leading officials to warn residents who may have come in contact with the animal to get the treatment they need.  The raccoon was found on Tuesday, May 16 in Greenburgh at the intersection of Reunion Road and Tradition Court after it had been acting aggressively, according to Westchester County Department of Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler.  The animal has since tested positive for rabies.  Any residents or their pets who may have come into contact with the raccoon are asked to immediatel…

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by Ben Crnic
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Protect Your Pets: Free Vaccines To Be Given After Rabid Bear Cub Found In Northern Westchester Protect Your Pets: Free Vaccines To Be Given After Rabid Bear Cub Found In Northern Westchester
Protect Your Pets: Free Vaccines To Be Given After Rabid Bear Cub Found In Northern Westchester In the wake of a rabid bear cub being discovered in Northern Westchester, concerned residents will soon be able to bring their pets in to receive a free rabies vaccine, officials said.  The free vaccinations will be given to dogs, cats, and ferrets on Sunday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stamen Animal Hospital located in New Rochelle at 61 Quaker Ridge Rd., according to an announcement by Westchester County government officials.  The announcement comes after a rabid bear cub was discovered in Lewisboro, county officials announced on Friday, April 14.  E…

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by Ben Crnic
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Rabid Bears: Sick Cub Found In Northern Westchester, May Be More, Officials Say Rabid Bears: Sick Cub Found In Northern Westchester, May Be More, Officials Say
Rabid Bears: Sick Cub Found In Northern Westchester, May Be More, Officials Say County officials are monitoring for sick animals after a rabid bear cub was discovered in Northern Westchester.  The young bear was discovered in Lewisboro and tested positive for rabies, Westchester County officials announced on Friday, April 14.  Because of concerns that there may be more rabid bears in the area, officials are now monitoring the situation in addition to warning residents to avoid any wild animals that look ill.  Additionally, the county's government is advising any residents who have come into contact with bear cubs in the last two weeks to call their doct…

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by Ben Crnic
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Dog Mauling Incident: Court To Decide If 'Dangerous' Pet Is Seized In Westchester Dog Mauling Incident: Court To Decide If 'Dangerous' Pet Is Seized In Westchester
Dog Mauling Incident: Court To Decide If 'Dangerous' Pet Is Seized In Westchester As public officials in Westchester await a court decision regarding an alleged dog mauling incident, they are also urging pet owners to keep their dogs leashed and trained.  The alleged incident involving a "dangerous dog" happened within the city of Mount Vernon on Tuesday, March 14, Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard announced on Wednesday, March 29.  According to Patterson-Howard, both the complainant and dog owner involved in the incident are awaiting court proceedings and a judge's decision on whether or not there is probable cause for seizing the animal or …

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by Ben Crnic
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Smoke Shops In Westchester Nabbed For Selling Pot, Banned Products To Minors: Police Smoke Shops In Westchester Nabbed For Selling Pot, Banned Products To Minors: Police
Smoke Shops In Westchester Nabbed For Selling Pot, Banned Products To Minors: Police After a month-long investigation, multiple vape and smoke shops in Westchester County have been caught illegally selling products to underage people, as well as selling banned products, police said.  The investigation, which started in October 2022, was conducted on multiple smoke shops in the town of Greenburgh that concerned the sale of "vape, tobacco and THC products" to people under 21, as well as the sale and possession of untaxed cigarettes, marijuana, and banned synthetic cannabinoids products, according to Greenburgh Police.  As a result of the investigation into the store…

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COVID-19: Westchester County Health Dept. To Distribute 5,600 Air Purifiers To Area Schools COVID-19: Westchester County Health Dept. To Distribute 5,600 Air Purifiers To Area Schools
Covid-19: Westchester County Health Dept. To Distribute 5,600 Air Purifiers To Area Schools Health officials in Westchester County are set to distribute thousands of air purifiers to area school districts this month in an effort to protect students, teachers, and staff from COVID-19. The Westchester County Department of Health will distribute more than 5,600 air purifiers to 31 school districts in October, county officials announced on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The health department purchased Fellowes AeraMax Pro AM3S PC Air Purifiers, which health officials reported are "proven to remove over 99.99% of COVID-19 particles from the air." The department used $5.2 million in federal fun…

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First West Nile Case Of Year Confirmed In Westchester First West Nile Case Of Year Confirmed In Westchester
First West Nile Case Of Year Confirmed In Westchester The first human case of West Nile Virus this year has been identified in Westchester. The case was confirmed in an Elmsford resident with multiple underlying medical conditions, the Westchester County Department of Health said, noting that the person "is recovering at home." The Health Department said it "evaluated standing water around the resident’s home and nearby catch basins, and treated those with larvicide as needed." “This first case of West Nile Virus should remind us all to take precautions against mosquito bites by removing standing water from our property," County Health C…

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Neighbor’s Dog Bites Mom, 2-Year-Old Daughter In Westchester, Police Say Neighbor’s Dog Bites Mom, 2-Year-Old Daughter In Westchester, Police Say
Neighbor’s Dog Bites Mom, 2-Year-Old Daughter In Westchester, Police Say A mother and her toddler are recovering after being bitten by a neighbor's dog in Westchester County. The incident took place in Yonkers around midnight on Monday, June 20. According to investigators, the mother and her 2-year-od daughter were walking out of their apartment building at 279 South Broadway when a pit bull named Onyx ran out of an apartment and was startled by the pair, said Det. Lt. Dean Politopoulos, of the Yonkers Police Department. The child was bitten in the face and the mother received lacerations to her ankle and above her left eyebrow, Plitopoulos said. The owne…

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First Case Of Monkeypox Identified In Westchester First Case Of Monkeypox Identified In Westchester
First Case Of Monkeypox Identified In Westchester As the number of monkeypox cases continues to expand across the state, the first reported case in Westchester County has been confirmed, bringing the suspected case count statewide to 21. The latest number from the state Department of Health includes 19 monkeypox cases in New York City and one case each in Westchester and Sullivan counties. "The Westchester County Department of Health was notified that the first individual from Westchester County has been confirmed to have orthopoxvirus also known as Monkeypox," said Catherine Cioffi, director of communications for the department. …

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Westchester Health Department To Offer Minnows To Reduce Mosquitoes In Backyards Westchester Health Department To Offer Minnows To Reduce Mosquitoes In Backyards
Westchester Health Department To Offer Minnows To Reduce Mosquitoes In Backyards In an effort to keep mosquito populations low in residents' backyards, the Westchester County Department of Health will soon start giving away minnows to put in residential ponds. Officials announced that the minnows will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, at the  Westchester County Airport, located at 2 Loop Road in West Harrison. The county said minnows eat mosquito larvae. "With their hearty appetites, this baitfish can keep mosquitos from breeding in your pond and biting you in your own backyard," Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler said.…

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COVID-19: Westchester At Record 27K-Plus Active Cases, Latimer Calls Numbers 'Horrific' COVID-19: Westchester At Record 27K-Plus Active Cases, Latimer Calls Numbers 'Horrific'
Covid-19: Westchester At Record 27K-Plus Active Cases, Latimer Calls Numbers 'Horrific' Westchester County set a record as the number of active COVID-19 cases across the county hit a new high. During a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 4, County Executive George Latimer said that fueled by the Omicron variant, Westchester now has 27,692 active cases of the virus, the highest that they’ve seen since the pandemic began almost two years ago. Latimer said that compared to a month ago, the current number of cases represents a “tenfold increase,” as the positive infection rate in the county rose to more than 20 percent. Related story - COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate N…

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COVID-19: First-Dose Vaccination Clinic For Children Scheduled In Westchester COVID-19: First-Dose Vaccination Clinic For Children Scheduled In Westchester
Covid-19: First-Dose Vaccination Clinic For Children Scheduled In Westchester Westchester County officials have announced an upcoming first-dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children ages 5 to 11. The clinic will take place on Saturday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the county Department of Health clinic in White Plains, the county announced on Tuesday, Nov. 23. The clinic is located at 134 Court St. Appointments for the new clinic can be made here.

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COVID-19: Westchester County To Host Vaccine Clinic For Kids Ages 5-11 This Week COVID-19: Westchester County To Host Vaccine Clinic For Kids Ages 5-11 This Week
Covid-19: Westchester County To Host Vaccine Clinic For Kids Ages 5-11 This Week Westchester County health officials have announced an upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children ages 5 to 11 this week. The vaccine clinic will take place in White Plains from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, the Westchester County Department of Health announced. The clinic will be located at the Westchester County Department of Health White Plains Clinic at 134 Court St. A parent or legal guardian must be present. Appointments can be scheduled online here.

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COVID-19: Weekly Booster Shot Clinics Scheduled In Westchester COVID-19: Weekly Booster Shot Clinics Scheduled In Westchester
Covid-19: Weekly Booster Shot Clinics Scheduled In Westchester With federal officials paving the way for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to be administered to eligible Americans, Westchester is planning to host a series of weekly clinics to get more shots in arms. The Westchester County Department of Health announced that it will be holding Pfizer booster shot clinics weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 6. All booster shots will be administered by appointment only between 9 a.m. and noon each week at 134 Court St. in White Plains. Eligible New Yorkers include: Those 65 years and older; Anyone 18 and older who have underly…

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