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Two people stabbed during Westchester Community College brawl
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Two people stabbed during Westchester Community College brawl

Two persons were stabbed and two are in custody following a dispute that turned physical at Westchester Community College on Wednesday afternoon. Medical staff have confirmed that the two people taken by ambulance to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla suffered stab wounds. One was seriously injured and required surgery. Two […]

County marks 25th  anniversary of Sept. 11  with new documentary
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County marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with new documentary

As Westchester County marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the county is honoring the lives lost, remembering those who have died from 9/11-related illnesses and reflecting on how that day shaped Westchester over the quarter-century that followed. As part of the commemoration, Westchester County has […]

First positive West Nile virus case found in Westchester
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First positive West Nile virus case found in Westchester

Westchester County has learned of its first positive human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was a confirmed in a Yonkers resident who had recently traveled outside the county. Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “This first case of West Nile Virus is a reminder to […]

Identity theft.
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County urges residents to take steps to prevent identity theft

Westchester County is encouraging residents to protect themselves against identity theft by following simple precautions that can help safeguard personal and financial information. The Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection has released 10 practical tips designed to help residents recognize common scams and reduce their risk of becoming victims of […]

WESTCHESTER DEPT. OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARDED $4M FEDERAL GRANT
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WESTCHESTER DEPT. OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARDED $4M FEDERAL GRANT

The Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) has received a $4 million-dollar federal grant to create and expand a coordinated mental health support system for children and teens with serious behavioral health needs by bringing together schools, families, healthcare providers and community organizations. The four-year System of Care […]