Month: October 2021

Lead Stories News

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots now available

There has been a great deal of talk regarding booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine, and the county is getting ready for this enormous task. Beginning Oct. 6, the Westchester County Department of Health started holding Pfizer vaccine booster clinics, by appointment only, every Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to […]

Community Lead Stories

FEMA warns of disaster-related scams after Ida

After a disaster, scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals often attempt to take advantage of disaster survivors. FEMA is urging residents to watch for and report any suspicious activity. Common post-disaster fraud practices include: • Fake offers of state or federal aid: Federal and state workers do not solicit […]

Huskies close season on high note
Lead Stories Sports

Huskies close season on high note

It hasn’t been the easiest year for the Harrison boys soccer team, but on Oct. 16, the Huskies were able to author a satisfying conclusion to the regular season. Celebrating senior night against league foe Pelham, Harrison was able to put together one of its most complete performances of the […]

News

Schumer secures $1.5B for Ida-impacted project

After visiting Mamaroneck to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Ida and making a direct personal appeal to Office of Management and Budget, OMB, Acting Director Shalanda Young last month to urge the agency to greenlight the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Flood Risk Management Project, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck […]

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Downsizing without the drama

The past year has made people ask so much of their homes as people brought in work, school and exercise. It not only took a toll on the aesthetics, but also our lifestyles, said Marni Jameson, a syndicated home and lifestyle columnist with several books on downsizing. “COVID-19 changed the […]