Author: Jim Scova

Quilts to be unveiled for WCA’s early childhood campaign
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Quilts to be unveiled for WCA’s early childhood campaign

Over the past year, the Westchester Children’s Association, WCA, has collected hundreds of quilt squares from Westchester County and beyond.  Their Hope Quilt Project created quilting opportunities for schools and other groups to participate in WCA’s awareness campaign on the importance of early childhood supports. In addition to the hundreds […]

County board celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
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County board celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators commemorated their annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with a virtual ceremony lauding the efforts of two Latina powerhouses: Martha Mercedes of Yonkers and Carola Otero Bracco of Mount Kisco. Board Chair Catherine Borgia welcomed everyone to the board’s annual observance of Hispanic […]

Westchester leads in using funding to prevent homelessness
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Westchester leads in using funding to prevent homelessness

Westchester County is leading all counties in New York in using a new American Rescue Plan program to keep our most vulnerable families and individuals from homelessness. Westchester has helped nearly 200 individuals and families find leases for permanent homes through the federal Emergency Housing Voucher program. That’s more than […]

First positive West Nile Virus case in Westchester
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First positive West Nile Virus case in Westchester

Westchester County has learned of its first human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was confirmed in an Elmsford resident with multiple underlying medical conditions, who is recovering at home. “This first case of West Nile Virus should remind us all to take precautions against mosquito bites by […]