Placing the safety of Westchester County’s children and families at the forefront, County Executive George Latimer has released a new video as part of an ongoing effort aimed at preventing infant deaths due to unsafe sleeping environments. The ABCs of Safe Sleep, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics […]
Westchester County Executive George Latimer cautions residents to take this week’s freezing temperatures seriously when they leave home, check on their elderly and frail neighbors and heat their homes safely. “Wintry weather can further isolate those who are homebound and frail, so it is a good idea to be neighborly,” […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Jan. 11 a new campaign to increase vaccination rates among children five and older—urging pediatricians, parents and guardians to help children get vaccinated and keep up with all recommended COVID-19 vaccinedoses. “The best protection for our kids is to ensure they get vaccinated and keep […]
Westchester County has partnered with Quadrant Bio Sciences to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing at the Westchester County Center starting Wednesday, Dec. 29. This testing is appointment only—walk-ins will not be accepted. Appointments will only be available three days in advance. Testing is for anyone experiencing symptoms or anyone who […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Dec. 6 the detection of four more confirmed cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant in New York State, for a total of 12 confirmed cases. The cases have been confirmed through sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus by the state Department of Health’s Wadsworth Center. Two of […]
