Project REACH held its first annual REACH at the Beach event to raise awareness about addiction, and collect money for organizations that help treat people struggling with substance abuse. After losing their brother, James Quigley to addiction, Catherine Tammaro, Kelly Lieberman and Liz Junior started Project REACH to let other […]
Month: July 2017
Medicaid and mental illness
To the Editor, As one who suffers from chronic illness and receives Medicaid, I have little faith in those who make the laws and are out of touch with the problems of their citizens. I am both an employee and patient at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Harrison. (Yes, I have […]
Giordano earns enough petitions for GOP primary
Despite concerns over his residency, a candidate seeking to run for the Harrison receiver of taxes position on the Republican line has gathered enough petitions to trigger a September primary. However, a general objection to Michael Giordano’s candidacy has been filed with the Westchester County Board of Elections, BOE, who […]
Firefighter participates in Hormel Chili competition
The makers of Hormel Chili have partnered up with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, NFFF, to put on a nationwide chili recipe contest for active firefighters. The contest provides a chance to highlight the underappreciated cooking talents of firefighters across the country, while also giving them a chance to win […]
County Dems pushing for immigration vote
Westchester County’s Democratic Caucus is mounting some political pressure in hopes of bringing to the floor a vote on legislation that would set forth a policy on immigration enforcement, despite it not even making it out of committee yet. While the bill is still awaiting approval in three separate committees—Budget […]