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State introduces 10 gun restriction bills

Governor Kathy Hochul, Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Carl Heastie announced Tuesday that 10 bills have been introduced in both the Assembly and Senate that would tighten New York’s gun laws, close loopholes and directly address the gaps in our laws exposed by the horrific shootings in Buffalo, Texas, […]

Health department addressing baby formula shortage
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Health department addressing baby formula shortage

The Westchester County Health Department is urging residents to never dilute/water down infant formula in an attempt to extend their supply, try to make formula at home, or use milk or toddler formula to feed infants. This practice can have severe consequences beyond malnourishment. While the FDA has announced plans […]

‘Menopause the Musical’ to play in Westchester
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‘Menopause the Musical’ to play in Westchester

GFour Productions, winners of 56 Drama Desk and 49 Tony Awards, are proudly bringing the international hit show “Menopause The Musical” to The Chappaqua Performing Arts Center for 14 performances, June 15-June 25. “Menopause The Musical” is a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the […]

Teen mental health is in downward slide
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Teen mental health is in downward slide

Behavioral health therapists at Open Door Family Medical Center viewed Marilyn (not her real name) as “a child with really, really significant mental health needs.” The 14-year-old, however, who lives with her mother in a multi-family apartment in Westchester County, needed advanced care but couldn’t be hospitalized for several weeks […]

County partners with Paintcare to expand paint recycling
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County partners with Paintcare to expand paint recycling

Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) is partnering with PaintCare to greatly expand the paint recycling program in Westchester County. Effective immediately, residents are able to drop-off a variety of paints to the County’s Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) and/or Household Recycling Days (HRDs). County Executive George Latimer said: […]