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'Critically-Needed': New Nursery School To Open In Westchester County 'Critically-Needed': New Nursery School To Open In Westchester County
'Critically-Needed': New Nursery School To Open In Westchester County A Westchester County YMCA has announced a new nursery school that is planned to open next year. The new school, which will serve children and toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years, will open in mid-January 2023 in Mamaroneck at the St. John's Lutheran Church at 122 Fenimore Rd., according to Rye YMCA spokesperson Lisa Tidball.  The new program will offer both morning and afternoon sessions with three, four, and five-day options. Children who attend will learn foundational skills, as well as how to develop healthy relationships, and will participate in activities including music, lite…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY Officials Direct Major Utilities To Increase Customer Outreach As Bills Increase NY Officials Direct Major Utilities To Increase Customer Outreach As Bills Increase
NY Officials Direct Major Utilities To Increase Customer Outreach As Bills Increase State officials sent letters to New York's major electric and gas utilities, directing them to improve their outreach to customers as utility bills have increased due to surging energy prices. Gov. Kathy Hochul said her administration has also launched a statewide campaign to increase relief efforts for customers with lower incomes. "The extreme utility bill increases all of us are seeing are having a serious impact on our household budgets, and in response we are taking action," Hochul said. "I have directed the Department of Public Service to ensure all the major electric and gas utilitie…

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
There Were Golden Nuggets In Sudden Shift To Distance Learning At County's Largest College There Were Golden Nuggets In Sudden Shift To Distance Learning At County's Largest College
There Were Golden Nuggets In Sudden Shift To Distance Learning At County's Largest College The overnight shift, well it was spring break, but still, was a big surprise for schools all over Westchester no less at its largest college. But at Westchester County College “the faculty was already ready” before COVID-19 forced it to morph to online learning. Now looking ahead to fall, WCC can take away some new strategies by looking back on the past few months. Faculty were provided with WCC support during that crucial preparation week to restart their spring classes after the break, said Mark Stollar, the director of Marketing and Communication. The health crisis also impacted a five-…

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by Donna Christopher
Business
COVID-19: Westchester County Launches Survey To Assess Impact On Business Community COVID-19: Westchester County Launches Survey To Assess Impact On Business Community
Covid-19: Westchester County Launches Survey To Assess Impact On Business Community With an eye at helping businesses survive the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Westchester County is taking a survey of the county’s business community to find their needs in order to speed recovery and shape emergency relief programs. Earlier story - COVID-19 Death Toll Tops 300 In Westchester: Latest Rundown Of Cases By Municipality “The Westchester business community is undergoing unprecedented economic pressures and needs help on many levels, said Westchester County Executive George Latimer. "This survey will guide the County in providing the assistance and services that …

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by Kathy Reakes