County Executive George Latimer and Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler have confirmed there are 12 active cases of orthopoxvirus, also known as Monkeypox, in Westchester. To prevent further spread of the virus, the Westchester County Health Department will be holding Monkeypox vaccine clinics starting Monday. The county is focused on […]
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Five TV series filmed in Westchester earn 70 Emmy nominations
Westchester County was well-represented in Tuesday’s Emmy Award nominations, with 70 award nominations across several categories going to productions that filmed in the county over the past year. “Whether for comedy series or family dramas, period pieces or murder mysteries, Westchester locations are second to none,” said County Executive George […]
New Ro police arrest three suspects wanted in carjacking
On July 9, at about 2:44 a.m., New Rochelle police responded to 969 Main St. on a report of a carjacking. A restaurant owner was closing his business for the night and was accosted by two male suspects who demanded the keys to his vehicle. A semi-automatic handgun was displayed. […]
Gov celebrates resolution to enshrine equal rights into constitution
Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the passage of a resolution to enshrine equal rights into the New York State Constitution on July 1, which will solidify the right to abortion access in New York state. When enacted, the amendment will add ethnicity, national origin, age, disability and sex, including sexual orientation, […]
Westchester County waives beach fees
Beginning Tuesday, July 5, Glen Island Beach fees will be waived, Monday through Thursday, through Thursday, Sept. 1. The latest move to ease inflation costs for residents will be at Glen Island Beach in New Rochelle and also at the County’s pools, Saxon Woods Pool in White Plains and Sprain […]