Governor Kathy Hochul: So Far New Yorkers Approve, But No Guarantees for 2022 POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — October 12, 2021 — Fifty days after being sworn in, New York Governor Kathy Hochul enjoys positive support from state residents. More than half rate her favorably (55%), her approval rating is +18 percentage points (49% – 31%), and 56% say she is a “good leader” for the state. In contrast, the numbers are not encouraging …
Westchester County Board of Legislators Celebrate Italian Heritage Month – October 4, 2021 Virtually @ 7pm
The event will go live at https://westchestercountyny.legistar.com at 7 p.m. To access, click on the link and scroll down to “Board of Legislators Meeting.” Scroll across to the video column and click where it says “in progress.” En Español La Junta de Legisladores Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Italiana – Lunes, 4/10 Acompáñenos el lunes por la noche, 4 …
County Executive George Latimer Announces Summer Services Changes to the Bee-Line System to Take Effect June 21, 2021
WHITE PLAINS, NY — June 14, 2021 — Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that service changes will take effect on the Bee-Line system on June 21, 2021. In order to improve operating efficiencies and accommodate the needs of riders, there will be schedule changes on the following routes. Most of these adjustments involve changes to scheduled running time to …
Statement by Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro Following Today’s CDC Guidance Regarding Masks
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — May 14, 2021 — “With yesterday’s announcement from the CDC that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks or practice physical distancing in the vast majority of situations comes another return to normalcy we expected mass vaccination to bring. As we continue to see active cases, hospitalizations and deaths steadily dropping day by day, we …
Spring/Summer 2021 Fashion Trends
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Styles for Happy Days Here Again! PELHAM, NY — April 3, 2021 — Certainly, thanks to the ongoing pandemic, this is a season like no other. And though it’s been a quiet year for the fashion world, it’s still never too early to perk up for summer – from shades and bathing suits to clogs, maxi skirts, and surprisingly comfy …
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Savvy Senior: How to Choose a Medical Alert System
By JIM MILLER
Dear Savvy Senior, March 7, 2021 — I am interested in getting my mom, who lives alone, a medical alert system with a wearable pendant button that will let her call for help if she falls or has a medical emergency. What can you tell me to help me choose one? Too Many Choices # # # # # Dear …
By JIM MILLER
Harckham Bill to Help Track Spread of Lyme, Tick-Borne Diseases Passes in Senate
ALBANY, NY — York State Senator Pete Harckham on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 announced today that a bill he introduced to help track the prevalence and spread of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases in New York State, has been approved by the Senate. After it is approved in the Assembly, the bill will await signing by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. …
Harckham Urges PSC to Hold Con Ed Accountable for Poor Storm Prep and ResponseS
ALBANY, NY — January 10, 2021 — New York State Sen. Pete Harckham sent a letter this week urging the Public Service Commission to hold Con Edison accountable for its poor preparation and unacceptable response to Tropical Storm Isaias, which left tens of thousands of residents in the 40th Senate District without power for days. Harckham’s letter was read into …
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Announces New Record High Number of COVID-19 Tests Reported
258,031 Test Results Reported to New York State Yesterday 8,527 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide 1,428 Patients in the ICU; 876 Intubated Statewide Positivity Rate is 6.57% 188 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday ALBANY, NY — January 9, 2021 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 258,031 COVID-19 test results were reported to New York State yesterday—a new record …
Harckham Returns as Chair of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Committee for 2021-2022 Term
ALBANY, NY — January 9, 2021 — York State Senator Pete Harckham announced today that he is returning as Chair of the Senate Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse for the 2021-2022 legislative term. He will also return as a member of the Committees on Environment Conservation and Energy and Telecommunications while also serving three other Senate Committees: Finance, Women’s Issues …