The Westchester County Department of Health is advising the public after a recent uptick in Legionnaires’ disease cases was observed locally, consistent with a similar trend reported in New York City. Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by bacteria that can grow in building water systems, such as […]
Author: Jim Scova
Westchester holds interfaith prayer vigil to honor residents lost on 9/11
Westchester County held the first of two commemorative events to honor the memory of residents who perished in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, as well as those who later passed away from 9/11-related illnesses. Led by County Executive Ken Jenkins, the Interfaith Prayer Vigil brought together faith leaders […]
Iona Prep announces new Director of Admissions
Iona Preparatory School is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph Casarella ’13 as its new Director of Admissions for the Upper School. A dedicated member of the Iona Prep community—both as an alumnus and a staff member—Mr. Casarella brings a student-first mindset, deep institutional knowledge, and a diverse professional […]
Governor’s committee hands out over 46K tickets
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) today announced the results of the “Speed Awareness Week” education and enforcement campaign that ran Aug. 4-10. During that time, state and local law enforcement increased patrols to target speeding and other reckless driving behaviors. Law enforcement across New York State issued more than 46,000 tickets […]
First person tests positive for West Nile virus case in Westchester
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 […]











