The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today announced the results of the “Speed Awareness Week” education and enforcement campaign that ran Aug. 4-10. During that time, state and local law enforcement increased patrols to target speeding and other reckless driving behaviors. Law enforcement across New York State issued more than 46,000 tickets […]
Westchester County has learned of its first positive human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was confirmed in a Yonkers man. Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “This first case of West Nile Virus should remind all of us to remove standing water around our homes every time […]
Dr. Mark Klion, Orthopedic Surgery The latest workout trend is wearing a weighted vest. Once a tool for soldiers and policemen, weighted vests today seem to be everywhere – you may see them in use at the gym, on a leisurely walk, or even at your workplace. It seems that […]
After nearly a decade of legal proceedings, Westchester County and Save the Sound have reached a landmark collaborative agreement that strengthens the County’s commitment to protecting water quality and upholding the Clean Water Act. The settlement was approved by the County Board of Legislators on June 30 and has been […]
Burke Rehabilitation, a member of the Montefiore Health System, today announced that it has been recognized among the nation’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in their 2025-26 rankings. Burke continues to set the standard of excellence in physical medicine and rehabilitation, providing expert treatment and patient-centered […]
