By Linda Viertel When her iconic restaurant was forced to close its doors temporarily by government decree on March 16, Horsefeathers owner Julia McCue knew she wanted to keep as many of her staff employed as possible. She was inundated with suggestions, start... More »
By Robert Kimmel For Greenburgh residents preparing to tie the knot, a critical marriage prerequisite is on hold. The Town’s Clerk and her Deputy have issued an alert that no marriage license will be issued until further notice. The Corononavirus, of course, i... More »
In a briefing on April 3, DeRosa spelled out the steps necessary to get help in the case of domestic violence during the public health crisis. By dialing 1-800-942-6906, the state’s domestic violence hotline, women can get help relocating or finding other safe... More »
by Kim Gaudin de Gonzalez – The digital divide or homework gap is more obvious than ever right now when 30 million students around the country are relying on a computer and an internet connection to learn from home and maintain social distancing. It’s estimate... More »
By Barrett Seaman If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a spam folder full of offers to protect you from the novel coronavirus. Special ointments that will kill off the virus, special solutions to clean surfaces in your home, virus-killing flashlights, low-co... More »
The Governor confirmed 7,377 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 44,635 confirmed cases in New York State. Of the 44,635 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows: County Tota... More »
The climate crisis seems inevitable and it makes our own actions seem minuscule and can disable people from acting. But the stringent lockdowns to stop the spread of the coronavirus have brought unintended climate benefits. More »
Tarrytown Police now carry EpiPens to reverse the effects of severe allergic shock More »
by Dr. Richard Becker – Risk factors are health related issues that affect our chances of developing a future medical condition. In the case of the heart, there are several major risk factors, some of which can be modified by intervention, to reduce the risk ... More »
by Robert Kimmel – Widespread concerns about health hazards associated with vaping have led Westchester County to partner with several community groups to start a Vaping Prevention and Awareness Campaign. Westchester’s “commitment to public health” was cited ... More »
by Robert Kimmel Widespread concerns about health hazards associated with vaping have led Westchester County to partner with several community groups to start a Vaping Prevention and Awareness Campaign. Westchester’s “commitment to public health” was cited by ... More »
by Katherine Cain – Amidst a still rising maternal mortality rate that has more than doubled from 1991 to 2014, there is a growing need to tackle the issue and keep mothers healthy and safe during childbirth and the months that follow. Various initiatives hav... More »
Dr. Gregg L. Semenza, a 1974 graduate of Sleepy Hollow High School, was one of three researchers awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their groundbreaking work on how cells sense and adapt to changing levels of oxygen around them. He credits h... More »
On Thursday, September 12th, Phelps Hospital, a part of the Northwell Health system, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open what will be the tenth branch of the Cohen Children’s Physician Partners pediatric practice, the first outside of Long Island, where Nor... More »
With eight cases of measles documented in Westchester children, the County Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, MD, is urging residents to check their own vaccination status and that of their children and then, if unvaccinated, get the MMR vaccine that protec... More »
by Linda Viertel – You are what you eat,” but for those suffering from celiac disease, gluten intolerance or gluten allergy, eating can become a landmine of difficulties. Whether dining at home, in restaurants or in friends’ homes, there is always the challen... More »
by Camille Cunningham – Westchester County saw its first case of measles this week, after a Monroe College student from New York City visiting the college’s New Rochelle campus was found to be infected. New York City and Westchester County Health Departments... More »
by Barbara Moroch – Just when you thought it was safe to go outside…more hazards await: fall allergies. While most people associate allergies with springtime, the other peak season is right around the corner, ready to wreak havoc — bringing with it a return t... More »
Westchester County has learned of its first human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was confirmed in a 72-year-old Irvington resident who had been hospitalized, and is now recovering at home. The Westchester County Department of Health found no signs of... More »
by Rick Pezzullo – Most people are familiar with the 911 Emergency System, but many may not be aware of the 2-1-1 service provided by the United Way. Launched in 2005, 2-1-1 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects pe... More »
