As Westchester County marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the county is honoring the lives lost, remembering those who have died from 9/11-related illnesses and reflecting on how that day shaped Westchester over the quarter-century that followed. As part of the commemoration, Westchester County has […]
Westchester County has learned of its first positive human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was a confirmed in a Yonkers resident who had recently traveled outside the county. Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “This first case of West Nile Virus is a reminder to […]
Westchester County is encouraging residents to protect themselves against identity theft by following simple precautions that can help safeguard personal and financial information. The Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection has released 10 practical tips designed to help residents recognize common scams and reduce their risk of becoming victims of […]
The Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) has received a $4 million-dollar federal grant to create and expand a coordinated mental health support system for children and teens with serious behavioral health needs by bringing together schools, families, healthcare providers and community organizations. The four-year System of Care […]
To help prevent lead poisoning in young children and pregnant women, the owners of buildings with two or more apartments in certain zip codes in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Yonkers are required by state law to register their properties at Lead Safe NY and to have them inspected every […]
