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COVID-19: NY's First Drive-Through Testing Site, In Westchester, To Close COVID-19: NY's First Drive-Through Testing Site, In Westchester, To Close
Covid-19: NY's First Drive-Through Testing Site, In Westchester, To Close In another sign that New York is in full recovery mode from the COVID-19 pandemic, the state announced that it will be closing down its drive-through testing site in Westchester, the first hotspot for the virus when the outbreak began. The site at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle will close Friday, June 25, representing the closure of the first mass testing site that was set up in New York during the pandemic. Earlier this year, in March, Glen Island Park began to reopen to cars and pedestrians more than a year after serving as Ground Zero of the pandemic in New York, including a New R…

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New Bagel & Deli Express Opens In Westchester New Bagel & Deli Express Opens In Westchester
New Bagel & Deli Express Opens In Westchester A new bagel shop with a plethora of options for its customers is ready to introduce itself to the members of its new Westchester home. Owner Anthony Barona was scheduled to be joined by White Plains Mayor Tom Roach and other business owners on Wednesday, June 2 to celebrate the grand opening of Bagel & Deli Express on Westchester Avenue. The opening was temporarily delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Barona said that it’s important to open up his eatery’s doors to show that Westchester, New York, and the rest of the country are recovering from the virus’ financial impact on busine…

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Bestselling Author Lawrence Otis Graham Of Northern Westchester Dies At 59 Bestselling Author Lawrence Otis Graham Of Northern Westchester Dies At 59
Bestselling Author Lawrence Otis Graham Of Northern Westchester Dies At 59 Lawrence Otis Graham, a prominent lawyer, activist, bestselling author, and longtime Westchester resident died at the age of 59 over the weekend. Westchester County Executive George Latimer took to social media on Sunday, Feb. 21 to announce the White Plains High School graduate and Chappaqua resident’s death. “His writing particularly struck a chord as he described growing up Black, well-educated, articulate and accomplished, and still facing prejudice and racism in this society,” Latimer said about the Graham, who also graduated from Harvard Law School and Princeton University. “H…

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Hudson Valley Counties OK High-Risk HS Sports To Start Play Hudson Valley Counties OK High-Risk HS Sports To Start Play
Hudson Valley Counties OK High-Risk HS Sports To Start Play Play ball! Top elected officials in the Hudson Valley convened and gave the green light for student-athletes to return to the field to begin playing “high risk” winter high school sports under strict guidance provided by the state. “High-risk” spots include football, wrestling, ice hockey, rugby, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, martial arts, and competitive cheer or dance.  Their fate had been in the hands of the state until New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo turned it over to local governments and health officials last week. Practices are set to begin next week on Monday, Feb. 1…

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Capitol Hill Riots Spark Outrage From Hudson Valley County Executives, Other Political Leaders Capitol Hill Riots Spark Outrage From Hudson Valley County Executives, Other Political Leaders
Capitol Hill Riots Spark Outrage From Hudson Valley County Executives, Other Political Leaders Elected officials in the Hudson Valley condemned the chaos that reigned supreme this week as Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building to contest the results of November's election. Following the riots in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, Jan. 6, some of the Hudson Valley’s top officials spoke out against the riots, during which four people died and dozens were taken into custody by police. Related story - NY Sends National Guard Troops To Washington Following Chaotic Capitol Riots Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that there’s always going to be disagreements and …

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COVID-19: Village In Westchester Named As NY Yellow Cluster Zone Due To Case Increases COVID-19: Village In Westchester Named As NY Yellow Cluster Zone Due To Case Increases
Covid-19: Village In Westchester Named As NY Yellow Cluster Zone Due To Case Increases A Westchester village has become the first in the county to be designated as a COVID-19 “yellow zone,” due to the recent rise in cases in recent weeks. Like the rest of the country, New York has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, prompting Gov. Andrew Cuomo to declare part of Port Chester as a warning zone near the Connecticut border as the village has sustained an average positive infection rate above 2.5 percent. Cuomo said that in response to the uptick in positive cases, the Westchester County Department of Health coordinated to provide rapid testing at Open Door on Grace C…

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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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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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COVID-19: New Details Emerge On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster As Cases Climb To 14 COVID-19: New Details Emerge On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster As Cases Climb To 14
Covid-19: New Details Emerge On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster As Cases Climb To 14 At least 14 people have now had confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after a cluster broke out following a graduation ceremony in Northern Westchester. Two families that traveled to Florida in recent weeks and returned back to Chappaqua attended the Horace Greeley High School graduation and parties on Saturday, June 20, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said this week. Latimer said that in some instances, proper social distancing was not practiced, and not everyone in attendance was wearing a face covering during the ceremony and subsequent parties. Earlier story -&nb…

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COVID-19: Westchester, Rockland County Execs Share Thoughts On Day 1 Of Reopening COVID-19: Westchester, Rockland County Execs Share Thoughts On Day 1 Of Reopening
Covid-19: Westchester, Rockland County Execs Share Thoughts On Day 1 Of Reopening The county executives from Westchester and Rockland convened to discuss Day 1 of Phase 1 of the reopening of the Hudson Valley region amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The region - which includes Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties. - met the required metrics set forth by the state to begin reopening after nine weeks of shutting down due to the COVID-19 virus. On Tuesday, May 26, the day the region was given the green light to kickstart some non-essential businesses, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Rockland County E…

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