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Grand Opening Held For Newly-Remodeled Gym At YMCA In Westchester Grand Opening Held For Newly-Remodeled Gym At YMCA In Westchester
Grand Opening Held For Newly-Remodeled Gym At YMCA In Westchester A YMCA in Westchester is celebrating the opening of its newly remodeled gymnasium following a restoration project supported by local, state, and federal officials.  The New Rochelle YMCA held a grand opening for its newly remodeled gymnasium on Tuesday, March 19  following a restoration effort supported by the city, Westchester County, New York State, and federal governments.  The effort was also funded by several local community and business partners and donors, according to the YMCA. "We want to thank all the elected officials, businesses, donors and our wonderful vendors …
Air Quality Alert: Widespread Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Lingers Throughout Region Air Quality Alert: Widespread Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Lingers Throughout Region
Air Quality Alert: Widespread Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Lingers Throughout Region An Air Quality Alert is in effect for much of the Northeast as smoke drifting south from more than 400 Canadian wildfires lingers. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of fine particulates, according to the National Weather Service.   "The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern," said the weather service. More than 8 million acres of land has already burned in what already is Canada's worst wildfire season in history.  That's way above the normal 600,000 acres…
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing 18-Year-Old In Westchester Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing 18-Year-Old In Westchester
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing 18-Year-Old In Westchester Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 18-year-old woman in Westchester who may be in need of medical attention.  Ayanna Jennings, age 18, went missing from Yonkers on Saturday, June 3, according to Yonkers Police.  Jennings was last seen in the area of 463 Hawthorne Ave. She is described as a Black woman who is 5 feet 7 inches tall and 230 pounds. No information about her clothing was available.  Anyone who has information regarding Jennings' whereabouts is asked to call Yonkers Police at 914-377-7900.  Share this story by clicking the Face…
This Hudson Valley County Is NY's Healthiest, Brand-New Study Says This Hudson Valley County Is NY's Healthiest, Brand-New Study Says
This Hudson Valley County Is NY's Healthiest, Brand-New Study Says Those looking to improve their wellness might want to consider moving to the Hudson Valley county which has been ranked as the healthiest in the entirety of New York, according to a new study.  Putnam County has been ranked as the healthiest out of the 62 counties in New York, according to a new study released on Wednesday, March 29 by researchers from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.  In ranking each county, the researchers considered data relating to categories such as length of life, quality of life, health behaviors, social and economic factors, and phy…
Popular Sports Journalist From NY, Age 48, Dies Suddenly While In Press Box Covering World Cup Popular Sports Journalist From NY, Age 48, Dies Suddenly While In Press Box Covering World Cup
Popular Sports Journalist From NY, Age 48, Dies Suddenly While In Press Box Covering World Cup A popular sports journalist died while covering a game at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Grant Wahl, a New York City resident and soccer analyst for CBS Sports, was age 48. According to CBS News, Wahl collapsed while in the press box during the Argentina-Netherlands quarterfinal match early Saturday, Dec. 10. Paramedics quickly responded, but Wahl was pronounced dead a short time later, the report said. Wahl had written about health issues he had been experiencing while in Qatar. "My body finally broke down on me," Wahl wrote on Substack on Monday, Dec. 5. "Three weeks of little sleep, hi…
'Strong, Defiant': Former Deputy Commissioner Of Westchester Board Of Elections Dies At 67 'Strong, Defiant': Former Deputy Commissioner Of Westchester Board Of Elections Dies At 67
'Strong, Defiant': Former Deputy Commissioner Of Westchester Board Of Elections Dies At 67 A woman who was greatly involved in serving the citizens of Westchester County has died after a brave fight against health complications.  Jeannie Palazola of Yonkers died on Friday, Nov. 18 at the age of 67, according to her obituary.  Born in 1955, Palazola was passionate about serving in government and politics and was a former Deputy Commissioner of the Westchester County Board of Elections, her obituary said.  Palazola also served as a leader of the 12th Ward election district in Yonkers, as well as a Vice Chair for the Westchester County Democratic Committee,…
Coffee Linked To Lower Risk Of Dying, New Study Says Coffee Linked To Lower Risk Of Dying, New Study Says
Coffee Linked To Lower Risk Of Dying, New Study Says Need some coffee before you're ready to get going each morning? Well, a new study says that cup of Joe may have some even bigger benefits. In fact, it may be linked to a lower risk of dying, according to a study that just published in The Annals of Internal Medicine. The study found that those who drank between 1.5 to 3.5 cups of coffee per day, with or without sugar, were up to 30 percent less likely to die during the study period than those who didn’t drink coffee.  The study examined information from more than 170,000 people between the ages of 37 and 73 from a medical database in…
Bill Clinton Glad To Be Home In Westchester After Health Scare Bill Clinton Glad To Be Home In Westchester After Health Scare
Bill Clinton Glad To Be Home In Westchester After Health Scare Former President Bill Clinton is back resting in his Northern Westchester home following a health scare that left him hospitalized in California. While working on business for the Clinton Foundation, the former president was hospitalized at the UCI Medical Center in California when he began to feel fatigued, according to reports. While he was being treated, Clinton was diagnosed with a urological infection that led to a more broad infection that needed to be treated. According to Clinton’s doctors, he was “administered IV antibiotics and fluids” as part of his treatment, Dr. Alpesh Amin a…
COVID-19: Playland Park, County Pools In Westchester Set Opening Dates; Latest Rundown Of Cases COVID-19: Playland Park, County Pools In Westchester Set Opening Dates; Latest Rundown Of Cases
Covid-19: Playland Park, County Pools In Westchester Set Opening Dates; Latest Rundown Of Cases Westchester's pools and amusement parks will be open this summer as the county continues combating the spread of COVID-19.  County Executive George Latimer announced during a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 19 that Rye Playland, Playland Beach, and the county's pools have opening dates scheduled and should remain open during the duration of the summer. According to Latimer, planned openings include:  Beach openings at Playland and Croton Point Park will be opened beginning on Memorial Day through Tuesday, June 25; Playland Beach will be open seven days a week from June 25 thr…
COVID-19: Staffer Sent Home After Testing Positive At Westchester School COVID-19: Staffer Sent Home After Testing Positive At Westchester School
Covid-19: Staffer Sent Home After Testing Positive At Westchester School A staff member in a Westchester school district was sent home this week after learning of a positive COVID-19 test. Interim New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero issued an alert to the community late on Monday, Jan. 4 advising that two staff members tested positive for COVID-19 -- one at Daniel Webster Magnet School and one who works for the Facilities Department. Marrero said that the staff member at Webster was last in the building on Monday, but went home upon learning of the test results. The school is currently in the process of identifying and notifying anyone who came in…
COVID-19: Westchester School District To Reopen With Hybrid Model, District Employees Object COVID-19: Westchester School District To Reopen With Hybrid Model, District Employees Object
Covid-19: Westchester School District To Reopen With Hybrid Model, District Employees Object While most schools in Westchester will be returning from the holiday break and learning remotely, at least one district is bucking that trend and will be going to its hybrid model, much to the chagrin of some of its employees. When students in New Rochelle return to class on Monday, Jan. 4, those in grades 4 through 8 will return to the district's full-hybrid model, joining the younger students. At the high school, the Alternative Campus School will return to the hybrid model on Monday, Jan. 11, and the rest of the school will follow on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Interim New Rochelle Schools Super…
Advances In Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Advances In Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
Advances In Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer This year roughly 270,000 women in the U.S. will find out that they have breast cancer. While the main treatment for breast cancer is surgery, it is often followed by radiation therapy to decrease the risk of the cancer recurring. I’ve been a radiation oncologist since 2001, and in that time there have been significant advances in our field, especially when it comes to treating breast cancer. For instance, we’ve discovered that it’s possible to shorten the duration of radiation therapy and still get the same beneficial results, but with fewer side effects. Plus, as we’ve learned more about t…
Robert Trump, Who Dies At 71, Was Longtime Hudson Valley Resident Robert Trump, Who Dies At 71, Was Longtime Hudson Valley Resident
Robert Trump, Who Dies At 71, Was Longtime Hudson Valley Resident President Trump's younger brother, Robert Trump, died Saturday night in a Manhattan hospital. He was 71. "It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight," the president said in a statement. "He was not just my brother, he was my best friend. "He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live on in my heart forever. Robert, I love you. Rest in peace." "Uncle Robert, we love you," Ivanka Trump tweeted Saturday night. "You are in our hearts and prayers, always." President Trump had visited his brother Friday at New York…
COVID-19: Here's Hudson Valley Four-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County COVID-19: Here's Hudson Valley Four-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County
Covid-19: Here's Hudson Valley Four-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County There was a slight downturn in the number of positive test results for COVID-19 in the Hudson Valley, according to four-day data released Thursday, July 16. Of the 72,685 tests conducted on Wednesday, July 15 in New York State, 769, or 1.06 percent, were positive.  In the Hudson Valley, the positive percentages in the last four days are as follows: Sunday, July 12: 0.8 percent Monday, July 13: 1.6 percent Tuesday, July 14: 1.4 percent Wednesday, July 15: 1.10 percent Here's a rundown of the number of new cases per Hudson Valley county: Westchester, 28 (same as a day earlier) Rockla…
COVID-19: Have Plans Ready For The 'New Normal,' Cuomo Tells NY School Districts COVID-19: Have Plans Ready For The 'New Normal,' Cuomo Tells NY School Districts
Covid-19: Have Plans Ready For The 'New Normal,' Cuomo Tells NY School Districts It’s unclear what schools in New York will look like in the fall, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo is telling school districts to have learning plans in place and to be prepared for the “new normal” when classes resume. With some eager to get answers about how and when schools could reopen, Cuomo’s Communications Director Dani Lever said that the state will be meeting with stakeholders before making a definitive decision on schools. Cuomo has reiterated throughout the pandemic that the virus’ spread is not static, and that he “can’t know what things will look like two months from now.” “Of course th…
COVID-19: NY Summer Camps Could Be Closed Due To Mysterious Inflammatory Syndrome In Children COVID-19: NY Summer Camps Could Be Closed Due To Mysterious Inflammatory Syndrome In Children
Covid-19: NY Summer Camps Could Be Closed Due To Mysterious Inflammatory Syndrome In Children The new rash of inflammatory illnesses in children that may be related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) could cause summer camps to be closed this year and have an impact on the decision regarding fall school openings in New York. During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, May 21 in midtown Manhattan, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the state is currently considering whether camps will be permitted as they continue monitoring cases of pediatric multi-symptom inflammatory syndrome (PMIS). Cuomo said that “Let's put it this way, until we have this answer on this pediatric syndrome, as a paren…
COVID-19: Age Ranges Released Of 100 Young New Yorkers Battling Mysterious Illness COVID-19: Age Ranges Released Of 100 Young New Yorkers Battling Mysterious Illness
Covid-19: Age Ranges Released Of 100 Young New Yorkers Battling Mysterious Illness The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is presenting a new challenge to New Yorkers as children have started falling ill and dying with inflammatory symptoms that could be linked to the outbreak of the virus. The New York State Department of Health is now investigating approximately 100 cases of what could be a COVID-19-related illness in children under the age of 21. The symptoms officials have been seeing are similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock-like syndrome, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during his daily COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, May 12, held at the Binghamton University Sch…
COVID-19: CDC Issues Guidelines On When Patients Can Stop Isolating Themselves COVID-19: CDC Issues Guidelines On When Patients Can Stop Isolating Themselves
Covid-19: CDC Issues Guidelines On When Patients Can Stop Isolating Themselves The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidance on when people who test positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) can stop self-isolating. Those patients can stop isolating themselves after they’ve been fever-free for three days (72 hours), the agency said. Those three days must be without using fever-reducing medicine. Patients should also see an improvement in respiratory symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath before breaking isolation. People with COVID-19 should stay isolated for at least seven days after the initial onset of symptoms. The CDC noted that …
COVID-19: NY Orders Closures Of Playgrounds, Golf Courses, Boat Launches, Marinas COVID-19: NY Orders Closures Of Playgrounds, Golf Courses, Boat Launches, Marinas
Covid-19: NY Orders Closures Of Playgrounds, Golf Courses, Boat Launches, Marinas Playgrounds, golf courses and other recreation hubs that have provided relief from quarantine during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis have been deemed “non-essential” and will be closed. A new order, issued on Thursday, April 9 and lasting at least until Wednesday, April 29, states that parks and other public spaces - which had been open since the outbreak began - where people could gather are being closed off to help practice social distancing protocols. Some parks and other public open spaces will remain open to provide a place for New Yorkers to get out of the house and get some …
COVID-19: Death Toll Predicted For Individual States, Entire Nation In New Scientific Data COVID-19: Death Toll Predicted For Individual States, Entire Nation In New Scientific Data
Covid-19: Death Toll Predicted For Individual States, Entire Nation In New Scientific Data The number of deaths per day related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are expected to peak in mid-April, according to new scientific data. There could be as many as 3,000 fatalities per day during that peak, according to graphs created by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metric. (See image above.) According to that data, the predicted total number of deaths nationally will be 81,766 by early August. The data also projects deaths for each state, as well as hospital beds needed and intensive-care beds needed. The total number of deaths in New York, New Jersey and …
Stuck At Home And Hungry? Here’s What To Eat Stuck At Home And Hungry? Here’s What To Eat
Stuck At Home And Hungry? Here’s What To Eat Dear Doctor, My child’s school is closed, and I’m stuck working from home. I want to stock up on some essentials so I can avoid the stores in the coming weeks, but also don’t want to get stuck eating processed junk. What should my shopping list look like? Sincerely, "Holed Up and Hungry" Dear Hungry, With many people stuck at home for the foreseeable future—whether they’re in mandated or voluntary quarantine or just practicing social distancing—it doesn’t mean that you have to resort to only eating nonperishable and frozen foods. In fact, in high-stress times, I actually recommend making…
COVID-19: Is it Safe to Travel? AAA Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Concerns COVID-19: Is it Safe to Travel? AAA Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Covid-19: Is it Safe to Travel? AAA Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Concerns With more and more positive cases of coronavirus cropping up around the country, many Americans are asking the question: is it safe to travel? Currently, the United States recommends travelers avoid all non-essential travel to China, Iran, South Korea and Italy. Traveling anywhere else is a personal decision you have to make based on all facts available. In response, AAA issued a series of advice for travelers, cautioning that the organization can’t determine who should or should not travel. “Research is important to any traveler ahead of a trip. It’s no different with the coronavirus,” Pa…
Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies
Do You Have One? These Are The Eight Major Food Allergies As consumers become increasingly concerned with food safety and quality, ensuring food safety in terms of allergen exposure is still vitally important to everyday health, the USDA warns. Millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food each year. There are eight major food allergens, and being aware of the signs and symptoms associated with an allergy attack can help to keep you safe and avoid potential triggers in the future. More than 160 foods have been identified that can cause allergic reactions in those with allergies. These foods make up about 90 percent of food allergic reactio…
NY Law Raising Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products Takes Effect NY Law Raising Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products Takes Effect
NY Law Raising Legal Age To Purchase Tobacco Products Takes Effect Older teenagers in New York will officially no longer be able to purchase tobacco or e-cigarette products. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation into law on Tuesday, July 16 that raises the minimum sales age for tobacco and e-cigarette products from 18 to 21. The law took effect after 120 days, on Wednesday, Nov. 13. "New York is taking aggressive action to stamp out smoking among teens and children, but tobacco and e-cigarette use still persists thanks to irresponsible corporate marketing campaigns targeting young people," Cuomo said. "By raising the smoking age from 18 to 21…
Lazy Eye: Facts Parents Need To Know Lazy Eye: Facts Parents Need To Know
Lazy Eye: Facts Parents Need To Know Lazy eye (amblyopia) is reduced vision in one eye caused by abnormal visual development early in life. When nerve pathways between the brain and an eye aren’t properly stimulated, the brain favors the other eye. The weaker, or lazy, eye often wanders inward or outward. Amblyopia generally develops from birth up to age 7 years. It is the leading cause of decreased vision in one eye among children. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent long-term problems with your child's vision. Signs and symptoms o An eye that wanders inward or outward o Eyes that appear to not work together…
Separate Salmonella Outbreaks Sicken 890 In 48 States Separate Salmonella Outbreaks Sicken 890 In 48 States
Separate Salmonella Outbreaks Sicken 890 In 48 States Two separate salmonella outbreaks have now sickened 890 people in 48 states, according to health officials.  In an outbreak linked to backyard poultry, 768 people in 48 states have been sickened, with 122 hospitalizations and two deaths reported. In interviews, 75 percent -- 237 of 315 -- ill people reported contact with chicks or ducklings, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A total of 38 cases have been confirmed in New York and 17 in Connecticut. People reported getting chicks and ducklings from several sources, including agricultural stores, websites, and hatche…
New York Officially Raises Age To Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarettes From 18 to 21 New York Officially Raises Age To Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarettes From 18 to 21
New York Officially Raises Age To Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarettes From 18 to 21 Teenagers in New York will no longer be able to purchase tobacco or e-cigarette products. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the legislation into law on Tuesday, July 16 that raises the minimum sales age for tobacco and e-cigarette products from 18 to 21. "New York is taking aggressive action to stamp out smoking among teens and children, but tobacco and e-cigarette use still persists thanks to irresponsible corporate marketing campaigns targeting young people," Cuomo said.  "By raising the smoking age from 18 to 21, we can stop cigarettes and e-cigarettes from getting into the h…
Having A Stroke Can Happen To Anyone At Any Time, CDC Warns Having A Stroke Can Happen To Anyone At Any Time, CDC Warns
Having A Stroke Can Happen To Anyone At Any Time, CDC Warns The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sharing a warning about the potential for anyone at any time to be afflicted by a stroke. Strokes are considered the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. A person’s risk of having a random stroke is dependent on a number of factors including undiagnosed high blood pressure, unknown family history and more. American actor Luke Perry died of complications following a massive ischemic stroke. The incident occurred in his Sherman Oaks, California home on Feb. 27. After Perry suffered from a second stroke, his family decided …
Burnout Declared A Health Crisis According To Harvard, Health Organizations Burnout Declared A Health Crisis According To Harvard, Health Organizations
Burnout Declared A Health Crisis According To Harvard, Health Organizations Are you emotionally exhausted, cynical and feeling hopeless? You could be experiencing burnout, which is now being considered a legitimate public health crisis by Harvard as well as several health organizations. Burnout is more than just having a tough day or week — psychologist Sheryl Ziegler, the author of “Mommy Burnout,” published last year, describes the condition as “chronic stress gone awry.” What’s more is that anyone can experience burnout — from parents to doctors and other high-stress daily duties, rates are on the rise across the board. A survey among Human Resources leade…
What Runners Need To Know About ITB Syndrome What Runners Need To Know About ITB Syndrome
What Runners Need To Know About ITB Syndrome The iliotibial band (ITB) is a dense fascia extension of the gluteus maximus and tensor fascia lata muscles extending from the hip to the lateral (or outside aspect of the) knee. Additionally, it connects to the knee cap and quadriceps muscles. ITB syndrome is classically thought of as pain resulting from overuse and friction of the ITB against the lateral femoral condyle at the knee. Repetitive knee flexion and extension (like in running) can lead to this friction syndrome. Besides tightness of the ITB, relative weakness of the hip and gluteal muscles are important risk factors for ITB sy…
Exercising While Pregnant: What’s Safe And What You Should Avoid Exercising While Pregnant: What’s Safe And What You Should Avoid
Exercising While Pregnant: What’s Safe And What You Should Avoid Two common questions first-time expectant mothers often ask are, “Is exercising safe during pregnancy?” and “Should I be exercising while pregnant?” The short answer is yes. Women who exercise in pregnancy tend to have less weight gain, easier labors and better recovery. They also decrease their risk for high blood pressure and diabetes during pregnancy. There are some things to keep in mind, however, when deciding which exercises are safe during pregnancy. Stamina: Any woman who has been pregnant knows how tired you can feel. You will quickly notice that you will not be able to sustain the…