By Rick Pezzullo— Westchester County Executive George Latimer has been criticized in some circles for his decision to veto a bill approved last month by the Board of Legislators banning the retail sale and distribution of flavored tobacco products. The legisla... More »
By Barrett Seaman— A group called “40 Days for Life” has filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop Westchester County from enforcing recently passed legislation designed to prevent pro-life protesters from harassing women seeking abortions within prescribed dis... More »
By Barrett Seaman– We’re approaching the height of the holiday season, which, as we all know too well, brings with it a surge in calory intake and an expanding waistline. Come January 2—maybe before then, you may find yourself searching about frantically for a... More »
By Rick Pezzullo– The Westchester County Board of Legislators passed a bill Monday night banning the retail sale and distribution of flavored tobacco products. The legislation is considered one of the most comprehensive in the state by banning all tobacco flav... More »
On November 9th, Phelps Hospital cut a ceremonial ribbon opening the David Swope Reception Lobby & Visitor Lounge adjacent to the new private patient wing at Phelps Hospital. The new facilities were made possible in large part because of a $1 million donation ... More »
By Barrett Seaman– Michael Stillman, 79, a retired dermatologist in Waccabuc, NY woke up early on a Wednesday morning last spring with a feeling of great discomfort yet he was unable to identify its source. “My wife realized that there was something major wron... More »
By Jeff Wilson– Emma Silverman is fighting back against bullying – by playing a bully. The 13-year-old from Irvington stars in #JustBeYou, an anti-bullying musical produced by Random Farms Kids’ Theater, currently touring local schools, most recently East... More »
By Barrett Seaman— As if four different variants of COVID-19, Polio and Monkeypox weren’t enough to worry about, now the West Nile Virus is back in town. The first human case of the virus this year was diagnosed in a patient from Elmsford who also had multiple... More »
Each year, from October 15 through December 7th, Americans are asked to choose or renew a health insurance plan from those offered under the Affordable Care Act of 2010, better known as Obamacare. The choices can be confusing—especially for senior citizens who... More »
To find nearby locations offering updated COVID-19 boosters, New York State residents can text to ZIP Code 438829, call 1-800-232-0233, or Visit Here The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters, which are designed to target Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants as well ... More »
By Barrett Seaman— Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist, Dr. Michael Alcee’s new book about the interplay between clinical psychology and art forms—jazz in particular, is written primarily for therapists in the early stag... More »
By Barrett Seaman– The Town of Greenburgh has announced that all visitors, including attendees at Town Council meetings, are required to wear masks. “We know that most people hate masks,” conceded Town Supervisor Paul Feiner in a public email. “Some employees ... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— A physician at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow has been recognized for his work in the field of hyperbaric medicine. Dr. Owen J. O’Neill, medical director of the Division of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, was recently awarded the 2022 Ex... More »
Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced Tuesday that the County Health Department is offering free pediatric Moderna COVID-19 vaccines this summer. The vaccine clinics will be held on Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon, by appointment only, for children... More »
The Phelps Hospital Community Board has elected Kevin J. Plunkett, of Tarrytown, as its new chair. In this role, Mr. Plunkett will lead the community board as it represents the viewpoint and perspective of the community while serving as ambassador-at-large for... More »
VaxUpWeschester has been compiling a list of doctors, clinics and pharmacies that are providing vaccines for adolescents: For general info about the safety and efficacy of the Covid vaccine for kids, visit our Resources page. Para obtener información general... More »
By Barrett Seaman– There are plenty of dentists in Tarrytown, where Clair Moore lives and works as a real estate salesperson, but he is perfectly willing to drive half an hour up the Taconic to the offices of Advanced Dentistry in Mohegan Lake. That’s where Dr... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Phelps Hospital held a ribbon cutting ceremony last week to mark the opening of a new $8.4 million, 3,746-square-foot high-tech imaging suite equipped with a PET/CT scanner, designed to provide patients of the Northwell Health Cancer Institut... More »
By Rick Pezzullo— Westchester County held a ceremony Thursday in the lobby of the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the county’s first confirmed coronavirus case. The lobby is one of two locations for the cou... More »
By Barrett Seaman— Governor Kathy Hochul’s weekend announcement that she was ending the statewide requirement to mask up in public spaces, including classrooms, has prompted school administrators to craft policies that respect individual rights on the one hand... More »
