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County Health Dept. raises awareness about lead exposure
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County Health Dept. raises awareness about lead exposure

During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, County Executive Ken Jenkins urges Westchester families, building owners, and property managers to reduce children’s exposure to lead and prevent its harmful health effects. Jenkins said: “Lead exposure is entirely preventable, yet it continues to place children at risk. When you rent, buy or renovate […]

County board expands tax relief for seniors
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County board expands tax relief for seniors

The Westchester County Board of Legislators voted unanimously on Monday night to expand the County’s property tax exemption for low-income senior citizens, giving older residents with limited means more help staying in the homes and communities they love. The local law updates the County’s existing senior exemption to match recent […]

WESTCHESTER YOUTH, SENIORS DELIVER BLANKETS TO NEW RO KIDS
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WESTCHESTER YOUTH, SENIORS DELIVER BLANKETS TO NEW RO KIDS

The Youth Service Opportunities Project (YSOP) held its bi-annual blanket distribution on Wednesday, September 30, at the Remington Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle. YSOP staff and volunteers gave more than 100 handmade blankets to children in kindergarten through fourth grade who attend after-school programming at the clubhouse. Every […]

Playland’s historic Dragon Coaster catches fire
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Playland’s historic Dragon Coaster catches fire

The City of Rye Fire Department responded to an fire involving the Dragon Coaster at Playland on Saturday night. At approximately 8:43 p.m., Rye Fire Department crews were dispatched to 100 Playland Parkway for a reported fire in the area of the Dragon Coaster. Firefighters arrived on scene in under […]