Westchester County has learned of its first positive human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was confirmed in a Yonkers man. Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “This first case of West Nile Virus should remind all of us to remove standing water around our homes every time […]
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Burke rehab named one of the nation’s best
Burke Rehabilitation, a member of the Montefiore Health System, today announced that it has been recognized among the nation’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in their 2025-26 rankings. Burke continues to set the standard of excellence in physical medicine and rehabilitation, providing expert treatment and patient-centered […]
Westchester Land Trust welcomes new leaders
Westchester Land Trust (WLT), a nationally accredited land conservation nonprofit based in Bedford Hills, NY, announced the addition of five dynamic individuals to its leadership team. Jocelyn Ffriend, of New Rochelle and Marlboro, and Laura Desmarais, of Mt. Kisco, have joined the Board of Directors. Allison Tamburelli (Yorktown Heights), John […]
Residents voice outrage over proposed Con Edison rate hikes
Frustrated residents assembled to express their anger over Con Edison’s s oaring delivery charges during the Westchester County Board of Legislators’ fifth Con Edison Public Input Session held at Rye Brook Village Hall Tuesday night. The meeting continued the Board’s countywide effort to spotlight community concerns about the utility company’s […]
42 firefighters graduate from Westchester academy
Forty-two recruits from 14 fire departments in Westchester and beyond graduated today from the Westchester County Career Fire Chiefs Firefighters Academy. The new firefighters are going to work for 10 departments in Westchester, two in Dutchess, one in Orange and one in Nassau. They were awarded their certificates before a […]












