Author: Jim Scova

MTA unveils new mobile app
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MTA unveils new mobile app

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that its new MTA app is available for download. The app is currently in BETA testing and will eventually succeed the MYmta app. The app features schedules, service alerts and more for subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad all in one […]

Latimer kicks off Backpacks to School drive
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Latimer kicks off Backpacks to School drive

County Executive George Latimer and Department of Social Services Commissioner Leonard Townes joined The Sharing Shelf’s Executive Director Deborah Blatt and a team of volunteers on Wednesday morning to stuff nearly 200 backpacks full of new school supplies for elementary school children in need in Westchester County. The event, held […]

County Parks user survey feedback shared
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County Parks user survey feedback shared

Westchester County Parks rolled out its park-user survey late last year, and the results are in: 92% of park visitors find value and positive benefits in the Westchester County Parks system! Earlier today, details of the survey were shared at Muscoot Farm’s groundbreaking for its upcoming site work and unveiling […]

County to help abuse victims with mental health needs
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County to help abuse victims with mental health needs

In a first-of-its-kind program in New York State, the Westchester County Departments of Community Mental Health (DCMH) and Social Services (DSS) are joining together to help adults at risk of neglect and abuse, who are also suffering with mental health needs. The departments will begin to jointly respond to callsfor […]

Westchester pools, beaches open extra hour
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Westchester pools, beaches open extra hour

With the “feels like” temperature expected to be over 100 degrees for the next few days, Westchester County Parks’ pools and beaches will stay open one hour longer, from Thursday, July 27 through Saturday, July 29, due to the heatwave. Saxon Woods in White Plains, Sprain Ridge in Yonkers, The […]