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Dear valued community:   As you might have heard, our landlord sold the Blue Building, our home for the past five years, to the Town of Lewisboro. Since May 2025, I have been scouting … more
One Mahopac family is trying to turn an unspeakable tragedy into something helpful and positive as they face unbearable grief. Jennifer and Tim Cashion’s 4-year-old daughter Isabella (Izzy) was diagnosed earlier this week with DIPG (Diffuse... more
The adaptive playground at Airport Park in Mahopac is now officially open. more
Pham Eye in Yorktown Heights is a premier ophthalmology practice dedicated to providing top-tier eye care in a state-of-the-art facility. Led by board-certified ophthalmologist and Castle Connolly … more
Summer is the season of renewal—when families open their windows, clean out closets, and plan upgrades to improve home comfort. But for homeowners, summer is also the perfect time to consider … more
Maintaining physical health as a body ages is an important consideration, and often one of the first things that comes to mind when people think about being healthy. Yet physical health is only one component of a healthy lifestyle; individuals... more
Considering knee surgery? While it can seem daunting, new advancements in technology have transformed the way knee replacement surgeries are performed, with improved outcomes and faster recovery. Nothing I see on an X-ray is going to... more
MAHOPAC, N.Y.—Recreation on Lake Mahopac and other local waterways has been a rite of summer since the days of steam-powered trains—or even earlier. So when the Putnam County Department of Health … more
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY. - With a heat wave expected to continue in the region this week, local libraries and other community meeting places will be offering residents access to cooling … more
As temperatures reach 100 degrees Tuesday, Evan Cohen, MD, chairman of emergency medicine at Northwell's Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, explains how to stay safe during a heat … more
CARMEL, N.Y. - County Executive Kevin Byrne has declared a state of emergency in Putnam County to address the current heatwave and its potential impact on public health.As part of the emergency … more
I may not have mentioned that I've lost over 300 pounds. That’s a lifetime stat. Unfortunately, I gained 350 pounds over the same period. The graph of my weight since high school looks like a sine … more
High school students today face an overwhelming number of responsibilities: homework, studying for tests, SAT/ACT, extracurriculars, sports, college applications, etc.With all of this work piling up, … more
MAHOPAC, N.Y. - The Putnam County Department of Health has issued an alert for measles after someone in Mahopac was diagnosed with the disease.In a press release, the Health Department stated that … more
Garden Smart: Tend to your garden, tend to yourself.As the vibrant colors of spring emerge, many eagerly anticipate the gardening season. Preparing for gardening involves more than just selecting … more
BREWSTER, N.Y. -  Most positive rabies results in Putnam County usually come from raccoons, with bats and skunks close behind. Last year the County Department of Health identified 66 cases with … more
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Miriam Osborn Memorial Home Association’s (The Osborn) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ’A.’ Fitch has also affirmed at ’A’ the rating on revenue bonds issued by … more
NEW HYDE PARK, NY – Northwell Health and Nuvance Health today announced the two nonprofit health systems have officially joined together to form a new integrated regional health system that … more
Westchester County, N.Y. – Nearly five years after legislation was passed creating a 30-month look-back period for Medicaid home care eligibility in New York State, the law has yet to be … more
CARMEL, N.Y.—The Carmel Communities That Care Coalition, in collaboration with the Putnam County Department of Health, Putnam Hospital and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, hosted a successful … more
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