Tag: COVID-19

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New York State devises winter COVID-19 strategy

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday, Nov. 30, announced New York’s plan for combating COVID-19 this winter.  Over the past week, Cuomo and the state’s COVID Task Force has worked in consultation with global public health experts, local governments and other stakeholders to ensure that the plan builds off the lessons […]

Community

Westchester begins COVID marketing campaign

As Westchester County continues to see a rise in COVID-19 cases, County Executive George Latimer is urging residents to remain vigilant and practice the proper behaviors to help stop the spread.  To this end, Latimer is launching new Spanish-language based ads to reach some Westchester residents in their native language. […]

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County launches program to help businesses

Focused on supporting local businesses struggling during the pandemic, County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester County Office of Economic Development today unveiled Westchester RISES, a free program designed to support existing businesses who are looking to pivot or rebuild in response to the pandemic, or build resilience to prepare […]

Education Sports

The importance of responsibility

It’s not my job to lecture anyone about public health issues, but it’s pretty clear from where I stand as a sports journalist; some people just don’t seem to get it. Getting this coronavirus thing under control isn’t going to come down to the release of a “magic” drug. It’s […]

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Cuomo adds new COVID restrictions

On Nov. 11, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced new COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms and residential gatherings in New York State. Effective Friday, Nov. 13, at 10 p.m., bars, restaurants and gyms or fitness centers, as well as any state Liquor Authority-licensed establishment, is be required to close from 10 […]