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Breast cancer walk back in-person

The American Cancer Society, host of the largest Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement in the United States, will reunite—in person—on Sunday, Oct. 17, in Westchester at Manhattanville College, providing reimagined and new ways to support and fund the future of breast cancer research and programs. The event will be […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Westchester’s Winter Wonderland returns to Kensico Dam

Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza, presented by Westchester Medical Center Health Network, will return to Kensico Dam Plaza bigger and better than ever with extended hours, thousands of more lights, magical holiday animations and a live Santa.Westchester Parks Foundation, the only organization dedicated exclusively to promoting and supporting […]