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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 […]

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Hochul announces up to $1.5M for addiction telehealth

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Feb. 18 the availability of up to $1.5 million in federal funding under the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant to allow providers to expand telehealth services for addiction treatment. Providers will be able to use this funding to expand and upgrade their telehealth […]

DEC announces annual ‘Buffer in a Bag’ program
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DEC announces annual ‘Buffer in a Bag’ program

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the application period for the Trees for Tribs’ “Buffer in a Bag” program is now open. Qualifying private and public landowners may apply for a free bag of 25 tree and shrub seedlings for planting near streams, rivers or […]

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New Ro teen indicted for murder of Julian Oliveros

Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced that New Rochelle resident Tommy Rivera was indicted for the shooting death of 16-year-old Julian Oliveros. Rivera, 16, was indicted by a Westchester County Grand Jury for murder in the second degree and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the […]