Month: August 2017

As of July, 163 batches of mosquitoes in Westchester County have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Photo courtesy Westchester County
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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Westchester

This season’s first batch of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus in Westchester has been confirmed by the Westchester County Department of Health. The area surrounding the positive mosquito batch in Mount Vernon has been inspected by the health department, which has treated nearby catch basins that to protect against further […]

Water use, bats and E-ZPasses
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Water use, bats and E-ZPasses

August is upon us and I hope you are all keeping cool as the heat index rises. Although we have had some rainfall lately, I would like to urge all residents to conserve water whenever possible. Currently, there is no emergency water restriction for the town/village of Harrison, but I […]

Tino Martinez, a former New York Yankees first baseman will attend Empire City Casino on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Contributed photo
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Former Yankees player heads to Empire Casino

Empire City Casino continues to bring New York baseball’s most popular players to the largest entertainment destination in the northeast. Former New York Yankees first baseman Tino Martinez, a key player on four “Bronx Bombers” World Series championship teams, will appear at Dan Rooney’s Sports Bar at the casino on Wednesday, […]