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Former School Principal From Westchester Dies After 'Courageous' ALS Battle Former School Principal From Westchester Dies After 'Courageous' ALS Battle
Former School Principal From Westchester Dies After 'Courageous' ALS Battle A former elementary school principal from Northern Westchester has died after a hard-fought battle with ALS.  Katonah resident David Wallick died on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at the age of 60, according to his obituary.  Born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1962 before moving to New York and growing up in Eastchester, Wallick spent his life in education and became an elementary school teacher for more than two decades.  He then eventually became the principal of Haldane Elementary School in Cold Spring.  Wallick was drawn to his career because he loved knowing he could help p…
Beloved Longtime High School Teacher From Irvington Dies At Age 69 Beloved Longtime High School Teacher From Irvington Dies At Age 69
Beloved Longtime High School Teacher From Irvington Dies At Age 69 A Westchester County woman who spent more than 30 years working as a special education teacher at a high school has died at age 69. Mary Jacinta Saffran died unexpectedly at her home in Irvington on Saturday, May 14, according to her obituary. "She was an outstanding and beloved special education teacher at Lincoln High School in Yonkers, NY for 36 years," her obituary reads. "A vivacious lover of life, her passions were traveling, cooking, entertaining, and helping anyone in need." Saffran also had a love of running, and she ran the New York City Marathon four times, her obituary reads.&n…
Woman Runs NYC Marathon For Son, Others Affected By Neurofibromatosis Woman Runs NYC Marathon For Son, Others Affected By Neurofibromatosis
Woman Runs NYC Marathon For Son, Others Affected By Neurofibromatosis Diane Owens never used to like running. In fact, she was vocal about it.  But that all changed after her son was diagnosed with a rare condition.  Nine years and many marathons, half-marathons, and 5K races later, she hasn't stopped pushing forward. Owens is originally from Bethpage on Long Island, before later moving to Connecticut as a child. She now lives in Southbury, in New Haven County. For the 2021 New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 7, Owens said she spent less time preparing than she normally would, and chose instead to enjoy the views and take videos to honor loved ones and …
Gusty Winds Knock Out Power To Hundreds In Westchester Gusty Winds Knock Out Power To Hundreds In Westchester
Gusty Winds Knock Out Power To Hundreds In Westchester Sustained gusty winds have resulted in hundreds of residents losing power Saturday in the area. At 3:45 p.m., Con Ed is reporting more than 600 outages in Westchester. There are 100 power outages among NYSEG customers, with the majority coming in Northern Westchester. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday with 15 to 20 mph winds with gusts up to 50 mph. It will become clear overnight Saturday into Sunday as we set out clocks back an hour, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time. Related story: 'Fall Back' Sunday As Clocks Change For Daylight Saving Time Sunday will …
Wind Advisory: Damaging Gusts Could Cause Power Outages Wind Advisory: Damaging Gusts Could Cause Power Outages
Wind Advisory: Damaging Gusts Could Cause Power Outages The drenching rain that fell overnight has moved out of the area and to New England on Saturday morning, but this region will see strong gusty winds that could cause power outages throughout the day. A High Wind Watch is in effect from 11 a.m. till 6 p.m. Saturday. The stormy stretch will be followed by colder temperatures, with Saturday's high in the upper-50s under mostly cloudy skies. But it will feel much colder with afternoon winds of 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. It will become clear overnight Saturday into Sunday as we set out clocks back a…
Wet & Windy: Here's When To Expect Downpours, Damaging Gusts Wet & Windy: Here's When To Expect Downpours, Damaging Gusts
Wet & Windy: Here's When To Expect Downpours, Damaging Gusts Morning showers that have arrived in the area will be followed by a chance of afternoon thunderstorms and then heavy downpours with gusty winds Friday night. The heaviest rain, including some downpours, will be Friday night into the early overnight. The potential for thunderstorms with strong winds, damaging gusts and locally heavy rainfall starts at around noontime.  The showers and storms will taper off around 9 a.m. Saturday after a potential 1.5 to 2 inches of rainfall. While the precipitation will be over, strong winds that could cause power outages will arrive late in the morni…
WMC Explains How To Keep Hearts Healthy After Failure WMC Explains How To Keep Hearts Healthy After Failure
WMC Explains How To Keep Hearts Healthy After Failure According to cardiac specialist Dr. Alan Gass, the advice he gives to patients with heart failure is designed to be simple yet effective: stop drinking alcohol, stop smoking, lose weight and start exercising.  “If you have heart failure, do all of that, plus watch your salt and water intake, and be active,” said Gass, medical director of Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), who also sees patients at Good Samaritan Hospital, in Suffern. “People think that exercise an…
Life On A Bike: Westchester Soul Cycle Trainer Shares Spinning Secrets Life On A Bike: Westchester Soul Cycle Trainer Shares Spinning Secrets
Life On A Bike: Westchester Soul Cycle Trainer Shares Spinning Secrets SoulCycle is taking over the fitness world. Founded in 2006, the company has 82 locations across the country including three in Westchester (Scarsdale, Bronxville and Rye Brook).  If you haven't been -- their 45-minute indoor class features cardiovascular training, muscle sculpting and rhythm-based choreography set to energetic music -- you no doubt know someone who has.  And who's raved about it. Folks -- men and women alike -- love it to the point of extremes. The company serves approximately 70 million people and counting.  Spearheading the challenging exercises are the trainers who m…