WASHINGTON, DC —October 10, 2019 —Congressman Eliot L. Engel issued the following statement: “Another sickening act of Anti-Semitism, this time at the Garden of Remembrance Holocaust Memorial in Westchester, on Yom Kippur eve, one of our holiest days in the Jewish faith. This follows three successive incidences of Anti-Semitism in Scarsdale, New Rochelle, and Pelham. These despicable acts must be …
Senator Alessandra Biaggi and Assemblymember Amy Paulin Condemn Antisemitic Incident at Pelham Middle School
PELHAM, NY – October 3, 2019 — Yesterday, State Senator Alessandra Biaggi and Assemblywoman Amy Paulin were notified of a recent hate crime, involving three swastikas found inside Pelham Middle School. State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx/Westchester) issued the following statement: “First and foremost, I want to extend my condolences to the Jewish residents of Pelham, and acknowledge the pain that …
Rosh HaShanah – 5780 – The Jewish New Year
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Building Service Workers’ Union (32BJ SEIU) Announces Hudson Valley Endorsements
WHITE PLAINS, NY — September 20, 2019 — Members of 32BJ SEIU in the Hudson Valley today announced their endorsements for the 2019 general election. With more than 175,000 members in 11 states across the East Coast and Washington D.C., 32BJ SEIU is the largest building service employees union in the nation, and of the largest with majority immigrant membership. …
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 …
Macelleria Italian Steakhouse: A Singular, Stellar Experience
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Dining at Pelham’s Newest Restaurant PELHAM, NY — September 14, 2019 — What have Pelhamites, indeed all of Southern Westchester, been hankering for — a divine Italian (white table cloth) restaurant with spectacular food, an imaginative menu, and prices that are easy on the wallet. Well, I’m happy to report it’s here! All welcome Macelleria Italian Steakhouse to the fine dining …
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Pelham Chamber of Commerce Second Annual Wolfs Walk Street Festival Back Returns Popular Demand
Event Features Live Music, Artisanal Food and Drink, Curated Vendors and Non-Profits Saturday, September 7, 2019; 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. PELHAM, NY — August 29, 2019 — On Saturday, September 7th from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. the Pelham Chamber of Commerce will present the second annual Wolfs Walk street festival. Back by popular demand, the event will feature …
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 …