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Club Fit Aquatics Center fully reopens in Briarcliff

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. - Club Fit Briarcliff is thrilled to announce the full reopening of the Aquatics Center at our Briarcliff location, following a recent incident that required extensive … more

Club Fit | 4/6/25

Northern Westchester Hospital outlines new initiatives for Lewisboro board

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - Northern Westchester Hospital in neighboring Mount Kisco is pursuing a designation as a trauma center, noted its President Derek Anderson in a presentation on March 10 to the … more

Rob Sample | 4/1/25

Alzheimer’s Association and Westchester Knicks to join forces and raise awareness

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The Alzheimer’s Association and Westchester Knicks are partnering to educate the Hudson Valley community and Westchester Knicks fans about Alzheimer’s disease during the … more

Halston Media Staff | 3/19/25

'Zahra’s Night of Light' will raise money for rare genetic syndrome

LEWISBORO, N.Y. - Sitting with Pia and David Dorson in their living room, it’s hard to imagine any dire predictions being made about their seven-year-old daughter, Zahra. Through a sea of … more

Kate Watson | 3/15/25

Bird flu outbreak reported at South Salem animal sanctuary

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. - About 60 birds have either died or been euthanized after an outbreak of avian flu at an animal rescue and rehabilitation facility in Lewisboro.County health officials reported … more

CAROL REIF | 3/2/25

Officials urge caution after bird flu cases reported in New York

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - Recent outbreaks of “avian flu,” among wild birds and domesticated poultry in New York state have health officials mobilizing to spread the message that -- although the … more

Carol Reif | 2/25/25

Slater joins call for fixes to New York State Early Intervention Hub

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) joined his colleagues for a press conference at the New York State Capitol earlier this week to address the urgent need for improvements to the state’s Early … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 1/25/25

John Jay grad raises money for Alzheimer’s Association

CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - Alzheimer’s is an affliction that is more than on the minds of people. “Everyone knows someone,” said Kyle Marin of the Hudson Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s … more

Rich Monetti | 1/8/25

John Jay Grad Shares Story of Addiction and Recovery

CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - Workshop Wednesdays are quarterly break in John Jay High School’s academic schedule, designed for creative resets and positive career conversations led by teachers and community … more

Halston Media Staff | 12/17/24

The Osborn Named as One of America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities by Newsweek

The Osborn in Rye has once again been named as one of the nation’s “Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities” (CCRCs) by Newsweek. It is the only CCRC in Westchester County and one of just … more

Mia Davis | 12/12/24

Hundreds of New York Disability Advocates Rally at the NYS Capitol to Demand a Stable Care System

ALBANY, NY – On Tuesday, November 19, over 300 members of New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) coalition rallied in the War Room of the Capitol to urge lawmakers to support a stable care system for … more

NYDA | 11/22/24

Improving Pedestrian Safety Right Here In Westchester and Putnam Counties

WESTCHESTER COUNYT, N.Y. – In a walkable community, people of all ages can safely walk wherever they need to go.However, throughout New York State, many communities are unwalkable due to … more

AARP | 11/19/24

Northern Westchester Hospital Gala Raises Record $2.5M For New Pediatric Behavioral Health Program

MOUNT KISCO, NY – Northwell Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) has raised $2.5 million at its annual gala, marking the highest amount the hospital has generated at an event in its 108-year … more

Todd Dezen | 11/16/24

The Osborn Holds Alzheimer’s Walk

The Osborn in Rye held a special on-campus Alzheimer’s Walk on October 1, raising $9,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association®. The Walk has a special significance at the senior … more

Leslie Wells | 10/9/24

THRIVE Wins $625k Grant To Fight Drug Abuse

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – A three-town coalition has been awarded as much as $625,000 in federal grant money to battle drug abuse over the next five years.THRIVE, a partnership comprising Bedford, … more

Tom Bartley | 10/4/24

Slater ‘Shed The Meds’ Event In Yorktown Successful

Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown), organized another successful “Shed the Meds” event. This initiative was brought together by key supporters, including Yorktown Police Department, and … more

Office of Assemblyman Matt Slater | 9/30/24

Department of Health Issues Boil Water Advisory in Lewisboro

LEWISBORO, N.Y. - The Westchester County Department of Health has issued a boil water advisory for all Lewisboro residents served by the Wild Oaks Water Company. The advisory will remain in … more

Halston Media Staff | 8/29/24

West Nile Arrives in Westchester

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - Folks are being warned to take certain precautions after one resident in New Rochelle and another in Mount Vernon tested positive for the West Nile virus, making them … more

Carol Reif | 8/19/24

The 10th Annual Run for Recovery Celebrates National Recovery Month

The 10th Annual Run for Recovery Celebrates National Recovery Month White Plains, N.Y. – Run 4 Recovery, Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, Search for Change and the Alliance … more

Caroline Cushner | 7/31/24

Salem Hills Earns Silver Award from American Health Care Association

NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - Salem Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in North Salem has been nationally recognized for its commitment to continuous improvement in quality care. The … more

Carol Reif | 7/12/24