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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 […]

Westchester hosts 150th Firefighters Association convention
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Westchester hosts 150th Firefighters Association convention

Westchester County welcomes the Firefighter’s Association of the State of New York, FASNY, to celebrate its 150th Annual Conference. Tarrytown House Estate on The Hudson hosted the event, Aug. 8-13. This week of special anniversary events brings together hundreds of volunteer firefighters, EMS personnel and their families from around the […]