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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 […]

Pandemic increased childhood obesity
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Pandemic increased childhood obesity

Childhood obesity has become increasingly prevalent. And evidence shows that the pandemic only made it worse—with pediatricians saying now is a critical time for Americans, who seem to be emerging from the far-reaching effects of COVID-19, to make changes in their family’s lives. This is particularly relevant during September, National […]

Applications increase under state’s Red Flag Law
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Applications increase under state’s Red Flag Law

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday a major increase in applications for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) under New York’s Red Flag Law—with substantially more ERPOs filed in the last three months than in all of 2021. The increase comes after Governor Hochul took decisive action in the wake of the […]