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Latimer commends emergency services women
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Latimer commends emergency services women

During Women’s History Month, Westchester County Executive George Latimer is highlighting the service and dedication of the professional women serving with the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, DES. “Women in the Department of Emergency Services are dedicated, resourceful, experienced and capable,” Latimer said. “They have played a vital role […]

MHS students advocate for local workers’ rights
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MHS students advocate for local workers’ rights

As part of a long-term project, a group of students in the Original Civic Research and Action, OCRA, class at Mamaroneck High School is on a mission to educate the community about workers’ rights violations within the Larchmont-Mamaroneck community and increase the reporting of local wage theft. Each year, students […]

Osborn residents raise funds for Ukrainian relief efforts
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Osborn residents raise funds for Ukrainian relief efforts

Members of The Osborn’s Sterling Park Independent Living community came together this month to support the people of Ukraine, raising more than $25,000 to help with humanitarian relief efforts. The fundraising effort was spearheaded by Barbara Ward, a resident of The Osborn. “I didn’t want to just sit around after […]

County distributes COVID-19 test kits to WLS
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County distributes COVID-19 test kits to WLS

Westchester County’s Department of Emergency Services distributed 18,560 COVID-19 test kits to member libraries of the Westchester Library System, WLS, for their patrons. The disbursement is part of an ongoing, proactive effort by the county to make testing accessible to Westchester residents. “The Westchester Library System is a trusted institution […]