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COVID-19: Third Positive Case Confirmed At Exposure Site In Northern Westchester COVID-19: Third Positive Case Confirmed At Exposure Site In Northern Westchester
Covid-19: Third Positive Case Confirmed At Exposure Site In Northern Westchester A second priest has tested positive for COVID-19 at a church in Westchester where many people were potentially exposed over four days of services. There have now been three confirmed cases at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, located at 431 Bedford Road in Pleasantville: two priests and one church staffer. Anyone who attended the following services must quarantine, as required by the New York State Department of Health, for 14 days (regardless of a negative COVID-19 test) from that last visit to the Church during these days: Monday, Aug. 24 – Morning Mass Tuesday, Aug. 25 – Morning Mass Sat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: New Details Released On Exposure Incident Potentially Involving Many In Westchester COVID-19: New Details Released On Exposure Incident Potentially Involving Many In Westchester
Covid-19: New Details Released On Exposure Incident Potentially Involving Many In Westchester New details have been released after COVID-19 exposure was confirmed at a church in Westchester. A priest and a staff member at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, located at 431 Bedford Road in Pleasantville, tested positive for COVID-19 The two individuals have potentially exposed many people over four days of services, the Westchester County Department of Health said. Anyone who attended the following services must quarantine, as required by the New York State Department of Health, for 14 days (regardless of a negative COVID-19 test) from that last visit to the Church during these days: M…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Positive Case Exposure To Students Confirmed In Westchester Community COVID-19: Positive Case Exposure To Students Confirmed In Westchester Community
Covid-19: Positive Case Exposure To Students Confirmed In Westchester Community An alert has been issued for COVID-19 exposure for students who attended a ceremony at a church in Westchester. On Friday, Aug. 28 a priest from Holy Innocents Church in Pleasantville tested COVID positive. "Unfortunately, that priest distributed communion to several of our students who were present for a First Holy Communion Ceremony," Mount Pleasant Superintendent of Schools Kurtis M. Kotes said in an email to the community. "I have been in contact with the Westchester County Department of Health, Carl Fulgenzi, Supervisor for the Town of Mount Pleasant, and the superintendent of sc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled
Roadwork Alert: Saw Mill River, Sprain Brook Parkways Closures Scheduled There will be temporary lane closures on a pair of Westchester County parkways to allow for the erection of a temporary bridge in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation issued an alert cautioning that lane closures have been planned on the Saw Mill River and Sprain Brook Parkways next week for bridgework and pavement repairs. These closures have been announced by the NYSDOT: In the villages of Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson, single lane closures with 15 minute traffic stoppages are expected along the northbound and southbound Saw Mill River Parkway, between Exit 13 …

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by Zak Failla
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Thousands Demand Justice 10 Years After College Athlete Shot, Killed By Cop In Westchester Thousands Demand Justice 10 Years After College Athlete Shot, Killed By Cop In Westchester
Thousands Demand Justice 10 Years After College Athlete Shot, Killed By Cop In Westchester The cacophony of thousands of voices demanding justice for Danroy “DJ” Henry has grown to include some celebrities 10 years after he was killed at the hands of police in Westchester. Nearly 80,000 people have signed a change.org petition urging prosecutors to re-open Henry’s case after he was shot and killed by former Pleasantville police officer Aaron Hess in October 2010. Henry, a football player and junior at Pace University's Pleasantville campus, was at a sports bar with teammates when a fight broke out after their homecoming game in Pleasantville. Hess remained at the scene, and w…

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COVID-19: New Update Released On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Cases COVID-19: New Update Released On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Cases
Covid-19: New Update Released On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Cases The spike in COVID-19 cases tied to a graduation ceremony in Northern Westchester has largely “run its course,” County Executive George Latimer said. More than two dozen positive COVID-19 cases were attributed to attendees at the Horace Greeley High School graduation in Chappaqua, and subsequent parties and events hosted on Saturday, June 20. Latimer said during his weekly COVID-19 briefing on Monday that the spike in Chappaqua led to 27 additional positive cases, though after three weeks, he proclaimed that the spike “has run its course.” Calling it “good news,” Latimer also noted that n…

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COVID-19: New Update Released On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Cases COVID-19: New Update Released On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Cases
Covid-19: New Update Released On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Cases The spike in COVID-19 cases tied to a graduation ceremony in Northern Westchester has largely “run its course,” County Executive George Latimer said. More than two dozen positive COVID-19 cases were attributed to attendees at the Horace Greeley High School graduation in Chappaqua, and subsequent parties and events hosted on Saturday, June 20. Latimer said during his weekly COVID-19 briefing on Monday that the spike in Chappaqua led to 27 additional positive cases, though after three weeks, he proclaimed that the spike “has run its course.” Calling it “good news,” Latimer also noted that n…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Number Of Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Cases Climbs To More Than Two Dozen COVID-19: Number Of Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Cases Climbs To More Than Two Dozen
Covid-19: Number Of Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Cases Climbs To More Than Two Dozen More than two dozen novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have now been confirmed to be tied to high school graduation in Northern Westchester. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said Monday afternoon, July 6, that there have now been 27 COVID-19 cases tied to the Horace Greeley High School graduation in Chappaqua on Saturday, June 20. In his latest daily COVID-19 briefing, Latimer said that of the 27 cases, most were in young adults who attended the ceremony and subsequent parties. Earlier story - COVID-19: Student Returning From Florida Tests Positive After Westchester HS G…

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COVID-19: Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Extends To Neighboring School District COVID-19: Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Extends To Neighboring School District
Covid-19: Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster Extends To Neighboring School District The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cluster that broke out following a Northern Westchester graduation ceremony has spread to neighboring communities. The outbreak tied to the Horace Greeley High School graduation in Chappaqua last weekend has now led to 19 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including at least three students from Pleasantville who had contact with students during post-graduation gatherings. Earlier story - COVID-19: New Details Emerge On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster As Cases Climb To 14 Two families that traveled to Florida in recent weeks and returned back to Westchest…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Astorino Will Challenge Harckham For State Senate Seat Serving Parts Of Three Counties Astorino Will Challenge Harckham For State Senate Seat Serving Parts Of Three Counties
Astorino Will Challenge Harckham For State Senate Seat Serving Parts Of Three Counties A familiar face is coming back to chase a seat in the New York Senate. Republican Rob Astorino, the longtime Westchester County Executive, announced he is planning to run for the 40th state Senate seat currently held by Sen. Peter Harckham. New York's 40th District includes:  The towns of Beekman, Pawling and the village of Pawling in Dutchess County;  The towns of Carmel, Patterson, and Southeast, and the village of Brewster in Putnam County, and;  The city of Peekskill, the towns of Cortlandt, Lewisboro, Mount Pleasant, New Castle, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers and Yor…

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COVID-19: Lowest Number Of Overnight Deaths In Westchester Since Outbreak Began COVID-19: Lowest Number Of Overnight Deaths In Westchester Since Outbreak Began
Covid-19: Lowest Number Of Overnight Deaths In Westchester Since Outbreak Began Westchester saw the fewest number of overnight novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths since the virus took hold of the region in early March. At his daily COVID-19 briefing, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that the hospitalization rate and fatality rate continue to drop, though one of the deaths was a young boy. Earlier story - Child With Mysterious Illness Linked To COVID-19 Dies In Westchester Latimer said there were 200 new positive COVID-19 cases in the county, bringing the total to 30,905, though active cases are down to 4,272. Since the outbreak began, 26,633 patients h…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Seriously Injured In Wrong-Way Saw Mill River Parkway Crash Woman Seriously Injured In Wrong-Way Saw Mill River Parkway Crash
Woman Seriously Injured In Wrong-Way Saw Mill River Parkway Crash A Fairfield County woman was seriously injured when a wrong-way driver collided with her car on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Northern Westchester. The incident occurred about 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, on the northbound Saw Mill just north of Marble Avenue, in Mount Pleasant, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. The wrong-way driver, identified as Anthony Rodriguez, 42 of Yonkers, traveled along Grant Street in Pleasantville and then turned left to proceed south on the Saw Mill, O'Leary said. He apparently made the left turn too soon and headed southbound …

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