BRONXVILLE, NY — September 18, 2019 — My job, in my mind the greatest gift, affords me distinct opportunities to meet people in the village whose paths I would never otherwise cross. One such individual is the Pastor of the Golden Sword International Fellowship Church on Tanglewylde Avenue, Bishop Derek Owens. Bishop Owens was born and raised in Mount Vernon and …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
State Police and Department of Health Partner to Immediately Ramp up Enforcement Efforts Against Retailers Who Sell to Underage Youth – Possibility of Criminal Penalties
Advances Legislation to Eliminate Deceptive Marketing of E-Cigarettes to Children and Underage Youth DOH Commissioner Dr. Zucker Will Hold Emergency Meeting with PHHPC to Ban E-Cigarette Flavors Governor Andrew M. Cuomo: “I don’t think it’s an outrageous parallel to say look at the work we’re doing now with the opioid companies. They sold pain medication that they knew was highly addictive, that they circulated, …
Resources for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, and Substance Treatment Resources
Resources for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, and Substance Treatment Resources If you or someone you know needs help immediately, you should take one of the following actions: Call 9-1-1 Text START to 741741 Call the Lifeline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) Reach out to a teacher, counselor, principal or assistant principal. CRISIS TEXT LINE If you are immediately concerned …
We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants
By NYS Senator SHELLEY MAYER
PORT CHESTER, NY and YONKERS, NY — September , 2019 — On this this national holiday, we are reminded that when people, particularly workers, come together, express their concerns, and speak in a unified voice–those in power will listen and respond. Today, we celebrate the right to collectively bargain, workplace safety standards, a 40-hour work week, and so many other …
By NYS Senator SHELLEY MAYER
ProHEALTH Dental Expands to Westchester Through Clinical Affiliation with Westmed Medical Group
First Location to Open at the Ridge Hill Mall in Yonkers WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY – ProHEALTH Dental is expanding its medical/dental integration model through a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Westmed Medical Group, the premiere medical practice in Westchester County. Westmed has over 500 physicians and advanced care providers addressing the medical needs of more than 350,000 patients across thirteen (13) …
Westchester County Announces Service Improvements to the Bee-Line Bus System
BRONXVILLE, NY and YONKERS, NY — August 29, 2019 — Westchester County announces fall service changes to the County’s Bee-Line Bus System effective Monday, September 2, 2019. Several enhancements and adjustments will occur this fall to better meet the needs of Bee-Line customers. Trips will be added on the Routes 4 and 7 to improve convenience and accommodate increases in …
Eid al-Adha “Festival of the Sacrifice” – August 11-15, 2019
Eid al-Adha, also referred to as the “Festival of the Sacrifice”, is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year, and is considered the holier of the two. The other is Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. But, before Abraham could sacrifice …
Fast of Tisha B’Av: History and Laws – Sundown Saturday, August 10-Sundown Sunday August 11, 2019
Tisha B’Av Literally, the “ninth day” in the Jewish month of Av, which starts at sundown on the eighth day and concludes at sundown on the ninth day of Av. This is the day when the intensity of the entire three week mourning period reaches its peak. Tisha B’Av begins at sundown, Saturday, August 10 and concludes at sundown, Sunday, …
NewYork-Presbyterian Rises to #5 Hospital in the Nation and Remains #1 in New York in U.S. News & World Report’s ‘Best Hospitals’
U.S. News & World Report survey recognizes NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for its excellence in numerous specialties NEW YORK, NY — July 30, 2019 — NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is ranked No. 5 in the nation and No. 1 in New York, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual survey of “Best Hospitals,” published online today. This is the 19th consecutive year NewYork-Presbyterian …