NYS COMPTROLLER DINAPOLI: NY DRUG OVERDOSES INCREASED DURING PANDEMIC–HALF ARE WHITE. WESTCHESTER MORE THAN DOUBLED OVERDOSES.

Hits: 219 Thomas DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller has released a report – that breaks down the counties and boroughs that have seen the most drug overdoses in 2020 by increase since 2010 (figure 5) here: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-york. Video from the event announcing the … Continue reading

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Bus Patrol, Company Specializing in Improving School Bus Kids’ Safety Finds Flagrant Passing of Stopped School Buses in Hendrick Hudson School District: 200 Violations a Month

Hits: 191 WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. From BusPatrol.com. November 1, 2022: Editor’s Note: BusPatrol is a safety technology company with the mission of making the journey to and from school safer for children. BusPatrol’s safety programs change driver behavior and create … Continue reading

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Origins of Halloween

Hits: 460 WPCNR SCARY STUFF. From The History Channel. October 31, 2022: Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago, mostly in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom … Continue reading

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WESTCHESTER HEALTH COMMISSIONER: “We anticipate an uptick in COVID-19 cases after Halloween and through the upcoming holidays, just as we experienced the past few years.” GET COVID BOOSTERS NOW. FLU SHOTS NOW

Hits: 1 WPCNR CORONA VIRUS Surveillance. From the Westchester County Department of Communications. October 27, 2022: The Westchester County Department of Health is offering Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5-11 starting tomorrow Friday, October 28. Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, … Continue reading

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