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A Brain Aneurysm Isn’t Always an Emergency
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A Brain Aneurysm Isn’t Always an Emergency

By Dr. Jared Cooper, Neurosurgeon, White Plains Hospital When people hear the words “brain aneurysm,” they often assume it means that a blood vessel in the brain has ruptured but that’s a common misconception. A brain aneurysm is an outpouching in an artery of the brain, due to a weakness […]

LOCAL GOV GRANTS AWARDED TO 4 SOUND SHORE COMMUNITIES
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LOCAL GOV GRANTS AWARDED TO 4 SOUND SHORE COMMUNITIES

Assemblyman Steve Otis (AD91) and State Sen. Shelley Mayer (SD-37) are pleased to announce that four municipalities in his district have received a 2026-27 Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund Grant from the New York State Archives. Assemblyman Otis has been a big supporter of the program and is always […]

First positive West Nile virus case found in Westchester
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First positive West Nile virus case found in Westchester

Westchester County has learned of its first positive human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was a confirmed in a Yonkers resident who had recently traveled outside the county. Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “This first case of West Nile Virus is a reminder to […]

Identity theft.
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County urges residents to take steps to prevent identity theft

Westchester County is encouraging residents to protect themselves against identity theft by following simple precautions that can help safeguard personal and financial information. The Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection has released 10 practical tips designed to help residents recognize common scams and reduce their risk of becoming victims of […]