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3 Charged After Seizure Of Thousands Of Cannabis Products From 2 Westchester Shops: Police 3 Charged After Seizure Of Thousands Of Cannabis Products From 2 Westchester Shops: Police
3 Charged After Seizure Of Thousands Of Cannabis Products From 2 Westchester Shops: Police Three people face charges following an inspection of two convenience stores in Westchester that were found to be selling thousands of prohibited cannabis products without a license, police announced.  The arrests stemmed from regulatory inspections of two convenience stores in Hartsdale conducted by authorities on Wednesday, Jan. 10, Greenburgh Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 11.  The two stores, which were not named by police, were located at:  4 North Central Ave.; 205 East Hartsdale Ave.  According to authorities, the inspections resulted in the seizure of t…
Here's When Plastic Utensils, Condiments Law Will Go Into Effect In Westchester Here's When Plastic Utensils, Condiments Law Will Go Into Effect In Westchester
Here's When Plastic Utensils, Condiments Law Will Go Into Effect In Westchester If you order takeout in Westchester, you'll have to ask for plastic utensils and condiments in order to receive them, according to a new law that will soon go into effect.  The new law, which will go into effect on Saturday, Sept. 2, will ban food establishments in Westchester from providing plastic food ware or condiment packets to both dine-in and takeout customers unless they are specifically asked for, according to county officials.  Earlier Report - Plastic Utensils, Condiments For Takeout Orders Banned In Westchester: Unless You Ask The legislation was signed into law …
Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside Westchester Home Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside Westchester Home
Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside Westchester Home New, updated report: Brand-New Update: Bear Tests Negative For Rabies After Attacking Child In North Castle Authorities have released more details about a bear attack outside of a Northern Westchester residence that left a 7-year-old child hospitalized.  The attack, which happened on Tuesday, Aug. 22 just after 11:15 a.m., occurred outside a North Castle home at 75 Hickory Kingdom Rd., where the boy had been playing in the woods before running into the bear, according to a report by NBC New York.  Earlier Report - New Update: Bear Attacks Child In North Ca…
New Update: Bear Attacks Child In Westchester New Update: Bear Attacks Child In Westchester
New Update: Bear Attacks Child In Westchester New, updated report: Latest Update: 7-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Bear Attack Outside North Castle Home This story has been updated. A child was hospitalized after being attacked by a bear at a Northern Westchester County residence. The rare incident happened on Tuesday, Aug. 22 just after 11:15 a.m., when police in the town of North Castle received a report of the incident at 75 Hickory Kingdom Rd. According to North Castle Police, numerous emergency organizations responded to the scene and treated the child, who was later sent to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries…
Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester
Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester An advisory warning swimmers and recreational boaters to stay out of the Hudson River following the temporary release of sewage has been lifted by Westchester officials.  The advisory, which was issued following the discovery of a force main break at the Tarrytown Sewer Pump Station on Monday, July 10, was lifted by the Westchester Department of Health on Friday, July 14.  Earlier Report - New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains Officials had previously warned residents to stay out of the water because the discovery…
New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains
New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains New, updated report: Advisory Lifted: Hudson River Safe For Swimming Again In Westchester Although sewage is no longer being released into the Hudson River in Westchester following the repair of a force main break at a sewer pump station, residents are still being asked to avoid contact with the water.  An advisory warning swimmers and recreational boaters to stay out of the Hudson River between Peekskill and Yonkers will remain in effect until at least Thursday morning, July 13, Westchester Department of Health officials said.  Earlier Report - Sewage Threat: Resident…
Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River In Westchester Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River In Westchester
Sewage Threat: Residents Warned To Stay Out Of Hudson River In Westchester New, updated story: New Update: Sewage No Longer Being Released In Hudson River In Sleepy Hollow, Advisory Remains As a sewer pump station force main break forces partially treated sewage to be temporarily released into the Hudson River, officials are warning residents to stay out of the water until the repair is made.  The force main break was discovered at the Tarrytown Sewer Pump Station on Monday, July 10 following a sight inspection by the county's Department of Environmental Facilities.  The county's emergency contractor, ELQ, was then immediately called to b…
COVID-19: Decreasing Number Of Cases 'Encouraging,' Latimer Says; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Decreasing Number Of Cases 'Encouraging,' Latimer Says; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Decreasing Number Of Cases 'Encouraging,' Latimer Says; New Breakdown By Community The number of active COVID-19 cases in Westchester continues to drop, an "encouraging sign," according to County Executive George Latimer, though the total number of fatalities has topped 2,000 for the entire near year-long pandemic. The Westchester Department of Health was reporting 527 new COVID-19 cases out of 14,518 tests administered throughout the county on Wednesday, Feb. 10, as the number of newly reported infections continues dwindling. There are now 7,567 active COVID-19 cases in Westchester, down from 9,343 last week and nearly 12,000 two weeks ago. Latimer touted the county's 4…
COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Community There were 12 new COVID-19 fatalities reported in Westchester as the death toll approaches 2,000 county residents.  The Westchester Department of Health was reporting 553 new COVID-19 cases out of 8,890 tests administered throughout the county on Tuesday, Feb. 9, as the number of newly reported infections continues dwindling. As of Wednesday, Feb. 10, the county was monitoring 7,787 active COVID-19 cases, down from 8,764 late last week There have now been 99,309 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Westchester since the pandemic began last year out of more than 1.87 million tested. The 5.3 per…
COVID-19: Westchester Sees Another Decrease In Cases; Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Westchester Sees Another Decrease In Cases; Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Westchester Sees Another Decrease In Cases; Breakdown By Community For the fourth consecutive day, Westchester has seen a decrease in newly reported COVID-19 cases as the county recovers from the post-holiday surge of new infections and begins administering more vaccines. The Westchester Department of Health was reporting 315 new COVID-19 cases out of 6,659 tests administered throughout the county on Wednesday, Feb. 3, as the number of newly reported infections continues dwindling. As of Thursday, Feb. 4, the county was monitoring 8,764 active COVID-19 cases, down from 9,391 the day before. There have now been 95,989 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Westcheste…
COVID-19: AMC Announces Reopening Of Theatre In Westchester COVID-19: AMC Announces Reopening Of Theatre In Westchester
Covid-19: AMC Announces Reopening Of Theatre In Westchester Get your popcorn ready, Westchester, a popular local movie theater is set to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. AMC announced that it will be reopening its Port Chester location on Westchester Avenue - with COVID-19 safety provisions in place - beginning on Friday, Feb. 5. It is the 13th AMC theater to reopen in New York since the pandemic broke out and forced them all to close. When the theater reopens, it will do so at 25 percent maximum capacity, as per state COVID-19 mandates. All AMC theaters are following new COVID-19 protocols, including blocking out seats in the theater to create…
COVID-19: Westchester Sees Another Decrease In Cases; Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Westchester Sees Another Decrease In Cases; Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Westchester Sees Another Decrease In Cases; Breakdown By Community For the third straight day, Westchester has seen a decrease in newly reported COVID-19 cases as the county recovers from the post-holiday surge of new infections. The Westchester Department of Health was reporting 334 new COVID-19 cases out of 5,737 tests administered throughout the county on Tuesday, Feb. 2, the day after one of the largest snowstorms the state has seen in years. As of Wednesday, Feb. 3, the county was monitoring 9,391 active COVID-19 cases, down from more than 10,000 last week.  There have now been 95,642 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Westchester since the pandemic be…
COVID-19: Westchester Sees New Uptick In Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Westchester Sees New Uptick In Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Westchester Sees New Uptick In Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community For the second straight day, Westchester saw a small rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases reported following three straight days of decreasing numbers countywide. The Westchester Department of Health is reporting 809 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in the county to a total of 92,794 positive infections (5.3 percent) since the pandemic began last March. More than 1.75 million tests have been administered countywide. Health officials are now monitoring 10,546 active cases, down from 10,709 the previous day. Ten new COVID-19-related deaths brought the total to 2,049 fata…
COVID-19: Westchester Sees New Uptick In Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Westchester Sees New Uptick In Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Westchester Sees New Uptick In Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community After three straight days of decreasing COVID-19 numbers in Westchester, the county saw a slight uptick in new cases, though the infection rate in the region continues to slowly drop. The Westchester Department of Health is reporting 791 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in the county to a total of 92,062 positive infections (5.3 percent) since the pandemic began last March. Nearly 1.75 million tests have been administered countywide. Earlier story - COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Update On Hudson Valley Cases, Hospitalizations Health officials are now monitoring 10,709 a…
COVID-19: Westchester Sees Decrease In Cases For Third Straight Day; Rundown By Municipality COVID-19: Westchester Sees Decrease In Cases For Third Straight Day; Rundown By Municipality
Covid-19: Westchester Sees Decrease In Cases For Third Straight Day; Rundown By Municipality For the third straight day, Westchester has seen a decrease in new COVID-19 cases as the county moves past the post-holiday surge of the virus across the country. The Westchester Department of Health is reporting 638 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in the county to a total of 91,223 positive infections (5.3 percent) since the pandemic began last March. More than 1.7 million tests have been administered countywide.  Health officials are now monitoring 10,925 active cases, down from more than 11,000 late last week. Eight new COVID-19-related deaths brought the total to…
COVID-19: Active Cases In Westchester Hit Nearly 8.5K; Here's Latest Breakdown By Municipality COVID-19: Active Cases In Westchester Hit Nearly 8.5K; Here's Latest Breakdown By Municipality
Covid-19: Active Cases In Westchester Hit Nearly 8.5K; Here's Latest Breakdown By Municipality The Westchester Department of Health is now monitoring nearly 8,500 active COVID-19 cases as the virus continues spreading throughout the county. As of Thursday, Dec. 10, there are 8,408 (250 new) active COVID-19 cases in Westchester, County Executive George Latimer said during his latest COVID-19 briefing. That number is up from 7,830 on Monday, Dec. 7. Latimer noted that a week ago there were 6,455 active cases two weeks ago, 5,024 three weeks ago, 3,975 after Veteran's Day, and just 2,500 the day after the presidential election last month. The County Executive cautioned that with Hannak…
COVID-19: Westchester Sees 1,000-Plus New Cases; Here's Brand-New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Westchester Sees 1,000-Plus New Cases; Here's Brand-New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Westchester Sees 1,000-Plus New Cases; Here's Brand-New Breakdown By Community New COVID-19 cases were confirmed in every Westchester municipality, as the county saw more than 1,000 cases for the second time this week. The Westchester Department of Health reported 1,021 new cases across the county, including double-digit increases in nearly two dozen communities. There are currently 5,405 active COVID-19 cases in Westchester, according to the county Department of Health, up from approximately 3,500 a week ago, and 2,250 two weeks ago. There are currently more than 250 COVID-19 patients hospitalized, which is up from 168 last week, 121 two weeks ago, and up from 48 la…
COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Community Hundreds of new COVID-19 cases were reported in Westchester as the virus continues making the rounds during its "second wave." The Westchester Department of Health reported 496 new cases across the county, including double-digit increases in more than a dozen communities. There are currently more than 6,000 active COVID-19 cases in Westchester, according to County Executive George Latimer, up from 3,515 a week ago, 2,252 two weeks ago, and 1,513 cases three weeks ago. There are currently approximately 250 COVID-19 patients hospitalized, which is up from 168 one week ago, 121 two weeks ag…
COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Community Hundreds of new COVID-19 cases were reported in Westchester as the virus continues making the rounds during its "second wave."  The Westchester Department of Health reported 352 new cases across the county, including double-digit increases in a dozen communities.  There are currently 5,024 active COVID-19 cases in Westchester, according to County Executive George Latimer, up from 3,515 a week ago, 2,252 two weeks ago, and 1,513 cases three weeks ago. In Westchester, there have now been a total of 47,964 confirmed COVID-19 cases out of more than 1 million tests that have been admi…
COVID-19: HS In Westchester Goes Remote After Student Tests Positive COVID-19: HS In Westchester Goes Remote After Student Tests Positive
Covid-19: HS In Westchester Goes Remote After Student Tests Positive A high school in Northern Westchester has switched to remote learning after a student tested positive for COVID-19. The Lakeland Central School District said it received word late Sunday evening, Oct. 4 from the parent of the student at Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt who is now infected with the virus. The student was last in school on Thursday, Oct. 1, said the district, which has contacted the Westchester Department of Health to coordinate contact tracing efforts.  The school is operating fully remotely on Monday, Oct. 5. "We will be updating the community as soon as we have…
COVID-19: Pleasantville School Goes Remote For Two Weeks After Exposure COVID-19: Pleasantville School Goes Remote For Two Weeks After Exposure
Covid-19: Pleasantville School Goes Remote For Two Weeks After Exposure Another school in the Hudson Valley will be closed for in-person learning for two weeks after a confirmed positive COVID-19 case. Earlier report - COVID-19: School In Westchester Closes For Two Weeks After Positive Case The new closure is also in Westchester, at the Pleasantville Middle School. Pleasantville Union Free School District Superintendent of Schools Mary Fox-Alter said on Saturday, Oct. 3 that two people have been quarantined after one confirmed case and one suspected case at the school. As a result, the school will shift to remote learning effective until Monday, Oct. 19.…
COVID-19: School In Westchester Closes For Two Weeks After Positive Case COVID-19: School In Westchester Closes For Two Weeks After Positive Case
Covid-19: School In Westchester Closes For Two Weeks After Positive Case A school in the area has switched to remote learning for two weeks after a positive COVID-19 case. The Westchester School (formerly known as the Westchester School for Special Children) said it received a report of a positive COVID test at its Yonkers campus on Friday, Oct. 2. The school said it has provided the Westchester Department of Health the names of all persons who have come into contact with the infected individual. The school will be closed through Friday, Oct. 16 with all students on distance learning until the scheduled return date of Monday, Oct. 19. Related story - COVID-…
COVID-19: Number Of Horace Greeley HS Graduation Cluster Positive Cases Up To 13 COVID-19: Number Of Horace Greeley HS Graduation Cluster Positive Cases Up To 13
Covid-19: Number Of Horace Greeley HS Graduation Cluster Positive Cases Up To 13 The New York State Department of Health is leading the investigation into a cluster of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases that were reported following a high school graduation ceremony in Northern Westchester. There have been more than a dozen confirmed COVID-19 cases after a person who recently traveled to Florida attended the Horace Greeley High School graduation and parties in Chappaqua on Saturday, June 20. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the state is currently in the process of doing contract tracing from those in attendance at the graduation in an attempt to keep the spread of C…
COVID-19: Mayor In Westchester City Hit Hardest By Virus Tests Positive COVID-19: Mayor In Westchester City Hit Hardest By Virus Tests Positive
Covid-19: Mayor In Westchester City Hit Hardest By Virus Tests Positive The mayor of the Westchester city hit the hardest by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in terms of the number of cases has tested positive for the antibodies that indicate he likely contracted the virus and self-resolved without needing to be hospitalized. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, who previously tested negative for the virus, tested positive for the antibodies linked to COVID-19, he announced this week, though he was asymptomatic. The mayor said that plans to donate plasma that could help sick COVID-19 patients recover, though it has been unclear how effective antibody plasma treat…
Westchester School District Takes Precautionary Steps After Positive Coronavirus Test Westchester School District Takes Precautionary Steps After Positive Coronavirus Test
Westchester School District Takes Precautionary Steps After Positive Coronavirus Test The New Rochelle City School District is taking extra precautions after a local resident became the second person in New York State to test positive for the novel coronavirus. The New Rochelle resident, a man in his 50s who works as a lawyer in midtown Manhattan, is in serious condition at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center after contracting an apparent case of “community spread” COVID-19. His family has also been quarantined in their home. In an email to the community, New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Laura Feijóo attempted to assuage parents’ concerns, noting that …