Westchester County joins communities around the nation in recognizing Mental Illness Awareness Week, MIAW. MIAW runs through Sunday, Oct.10, which is also World Mental Health Day. Upholding Westchester County’s commitment to educating residents on the importance of overall mental health, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced the creation of a […]
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Live entertainment has returned to Westchester County
The White Plains Performing Arts Center, WPPAC, winner of the 2021 “Best of Westchester” Award for Best Professional Theater, is pleased and excited to announce its 2021-2022 Season. The lineup includes three professional mainstage productions: • “Masquerade: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” Oct. 8-24, 2021 • “A Christmas Carol: […]
Latimer gets flu shot at county health clinic
Westchester County Executive George Latimer rolled up his sleeve and got a flu shot at the Westchester County Department of Health clinic in White Plains. “Schedule your flu shot today, don’t wait. The flu can be miserable and it should be taken seriously,” Latimer said. “This vaccine will help keep […]
County parks to add water bottle refill stations
You’ve probably seen water bottle filling stations at gyms, schools, airports, national parks and elsewhere. Now, you’re about to see them at Westchester County parks, thanks to a new measure passed by the county Board of Legislators. On Monday, Sept. 22, theboard passed a $750,000 plan for the Parks Department […]
Latimer unveils new playground at Kensico Dam
Children can slide, swing and play again at the Kensico Dam Plaza on a brand new updated playground. The new, brightly colored play structures, one of which includes a ramp for wheel chairs, all sit on top of a rubber safety surface and is part of a $1.86 million capital […]