It’s not my job to lecture anyone about public health issues, but it’s pretty clear from where I stand as a sports journalist; some people just don’t seem to get it. Getting this coronavirus thing under control isn’t going to come down to the release of a “magic” drug. It’s […]
Education
Lifting Up Westchester announces student essay contest
Lifting Up Westchester, a non-profit agency committedto helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency, announces their fourth annual high school student essay contest. Open to all Westchester students in the 7th to 12th grades, students are invited to explore the changes and challenges they have experienced during the pandemic. The essay contest was […]
County announces $1.27M in CARES Act funding for remote learning
At the New Rochelle YMCA, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced $1.27 million in CARES Act funding awarded to remote learning centers throughout Westchester. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Latimer has recognized the critical need for children to have a safe place to learn and be cared for, […]
Expert panel addresses domestic violence
By LARRY THAUL Overall, there has been a surge of domestic violence reports nationwide since June. Fully one in four people may experience an abusive relationship over a lifetime. More than 15 million children in the U.S. live in homes where domestic violence has occurred at least once, making them […]
Harrison HS quarantines nearly 200
A potential super-spreader situation led to nearly 200 people entering a temporary quarantine after a high school student in the area tested positive for COVID-19. School officials in Westchester County at the Harrison School District announced that the student was last in the building on Friday, Oct. 9. The student […]