Regeneron Announces Start of REGN-COV2 Phase 3 COVID-19 Prevention Trial
By Rick Pezzullo– Tarrytown-based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced Monday the initiation of late-stage clinical trials evaluating REGN-COV2, the company’s investigational double antibody...
View ArticlePhase IV (Hopefully the Last) Begins on July 7
By Barrett Seaman– Monday, July 6, was supposed to be George Latimer’s “swan song” COVID-19 briefing—regular four days-a-week appearances in which the County Executive recited the latest numbers of...
View ArticleWarner Library Reopens to a New Normal on Tuesday, July 7
Warner Library is pleased to announce that following the guidelines set forth by New York State for Phase 4 of the reopening plan — which includes cultural and educational institutions — Warner Library...
View ArticleNew County Courthouse Protocols
Should you need to go to the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains for any reason, here are the new requirements for entry: As of Monday, July 6, 2020, new protocols are in place for the health...
View ArticleLocal Artist Spreads Positivity Amid Pandemic
By Annie Rubinson– Art and design began as mere hobbies for Kristen Palese (Irvington High School ’12). Not only has she since transformed them into the cornerstones of her career, however, she has...
View ArticleHere’s How the Rivertowns are Responding to the 2020 Census
By Linda Viertel—- As County Executive George Latimer said when the Complete Count initiative started on April 1st, “The mission is very simple – we want to make sure that if you reside in Westchester...
View ArticleSodaStream Bottleneck Soon to be Broken
By Barrett Seaman– Those of you who grew fond of—if not dependent on—SodaStream as your source of home-aerated fizzy water in recent years have probably been showing withdrawal symptoms this spring and...
View ArticleTaSH Open This Saturday with New Vendors
SATURDAY, JULY 11 Gosh, it sure does feel great to be home. THANK YOU to everyone who came out last weekend to support our safely distanced return to Patriots Park. We are pleased to hear that many of...
View ArticleUpcoming Children’s Library Programs
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View ArticleCuomo to Tell Schools in Early August When and How to Re-Open
By Barrett Seaman– On the same day President Trump pushed states across the country to reopen their schools in the fall, Governor Andrew Cuomo set a timetable and process whereby New York State will...
View ArticleWe Need Mail-In Voting
To the Editor: COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on our families, our economy, and our elections. But Congress has the power to intervene right now. In response to safety concerns and pressure from...
View ArticleCounty Legislators Launch Hearings Over an Election Gone Awry
By Barrett Seaman– Okay, it was a tough environment in which to hold an election—unprecedented, really: the pandemic, the shutdown, the natural fears for personal safety and the new voting options...
View ArticleTop 5 Virtual Arts Picks in Westchester
Top 5 Virtual Arts Picks in Westchester Enjoy the arts online. Check out ArtsWestchester’s virtual arts happenings including: livestreamed concerts, recorded performances, children’s activities and...
View ArticleProject 2020: Speak up! Speak Out! A Summer Virtual Youth Event
By Linda Viertel– Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) is hosting a youth-led virtual civic engagement and community change event called Project 2020: Speak Up! Speak Out! on Tuesday, July 21st...
View ArticleWARNER LIBRARY: Children’s Room @ Home – July 10
Children’s Room @ Home News & Notes – Vol. 15 – July 10 Upcoming programs: CLICK HERE All the best – Your friends @ Warner Children’s Room The post WARNER LIBRARY: Children’s Room @ Home – July...
View ArticleIndy Talks with Rivertowns Chamber
Thank you for the latest Indy Talks episode. Our Rivertowns surely do love their unique downtowns and small businesses, and many, including myself, have worried about the survival of the small...
View ArticleJones and Abinanti Claim Victory in Primary Races
By Barrett Seaman– Believe it or not, three weeks after the polls closed for the June 23rd primary election, the Board of Elections is still counting votes. Thus, it is possible that outcomes could...
View ArticleWestchester Now an Oasis
By Barrett Seaman– On Sunday, July 12, not a single person in Westchester County died of the coronavirus. That’s beginning to happen more frequently these days. “If you track back to the peak weeks,”...
View ArticleInfection Rates Will Determine School Re-openings
By Robert Kimmel– The reopening of schools in New York State for the coming term will depend primarily upon the daily infection rate of COVID-19 within regions in Phase IV of general re-opening,...
View ArticleDavid “Scotty” Shevlin, 84
Remembered most for his play-by-play broadcast of Dobbs Ferry High School “Eagles” football games in the village’s Gould Park, Scotty Shevlin passed away on Thursday, July 9, following a stroke. He had...
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