Dr. Dean Straff, Director of Emergency Medicine Most people know that a severe medical situation requires a trip to their nearest hospital’s emergency department (ED). In some cases, however, people show up in the ED for reasons that are less urgent. As the director of the busiest ED in Westchester […]
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Harrison’s strong second half downs Nyack
Through the first four games of the season, Harrison’s football team is proving one thing; they’ll continue to find a way to win. That much was evident on Saturday night, when the Huskies erupted in the second half to down a tough Nyack team 48-22, demonstrating just how good Harrison […]
Westchester Land Trust Featured on CNN’s ‘Champions for Change’
Westchester Land Trust (WLT), a nationally accredited land conservation nonprofit, and its president, Kara Whelan, have been recognized as one of eight changemakers featured on CNN’s annual Champions for Change special. Airing Saturday, September 13 and hosted by CNN’s Erin Burnett, the segment highlights WLT’s holistic approach to protecting land—preserving […]
Huskies gut out Week 3 win over Eastchester
There was no doubt heading into Saturday’s tilt between Harrison and Eastchester that the game that would inevitably be a hard-fought, physical contest that would test both teams as they near the midway point of the season. In the end, the showdown between the Huskies and Eagles more than lived […]
Should You Invest in a Weighted Vest?
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 […]











