Dr. Debra Etelson, Pediatrics Anyone expecting a newborn’s arrival at their home should be aware that certain safety and comfort measures (“baby-proofing”) are in order. But when should you start preparing your home, and – given the reams of advice and masses of products out there – what are the […]
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Lymeshield system installed at Edith Read sanctuary
Four LymeShield System products, from pest management company, JP McHale, have been installed at Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary in Rye to reduce the risk of Lyme disease. The LymeShield System administers food pellets for mice, which include a vaccine against Lyme disease, so the non-infected mice cannot spread the […]
Westchester hosts 150th Firefighters Association convention
Westchester County welcomes the Firefighter’s Association of the State of New York, FASNY, to celebrate its 150th Annual Conference. Tarrytown House Estate on The Hudson hosted the event, Aug. 8-13. This week of special anniversary events brings together hundreds of volunteer firefighters, EMS personnel and their families from around the […]
Westchester named one of the ‘Top 10 Digital Counties’
County Executive George Latimer is pleased to announce that Westchester was named a “Top 10 Digital County” by NACo and CDG as a part of its yearly survey of U.S. counties. Latimer said: “Westchester County prides ourselves in providing the best possible services to the people we serve—and doing so […]
Glen Island sand art competition returns
Grab your pails and shovels and put your teams together, the Glen Island Sand Art Competition returns, Saturday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m.! Teams should be comprised of at least two participants, with a maximum of 10. Each team will be provided with three, five-gallon buckets, a spray bottle and […]