FEB. 11 THE LETTER TICKER: LETTER FROM THE SENATOR SHELLEY MAYER ON CON ED PROPOSED INCREASE. YOUR “ICE” RIGHTS

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Dear Friends,

For many of us across the state and nation, the past several weeks have been very challenging.  As an eternal optimist, and one dedicated to speaking out when I feel it is necessary, I will keep standing up for my constituents in ways both big and small. I will continue to be openly critical of many of the actions in Washington that adversely impact New Yorkers and New York State.

Every day, I hear from many of you who are struggling with utility bills from Con Edison — often sharing bills that don’t match actual usage and your good faith efforts to keep costs down. Your words do not go unheard.

Recently, the Senate passed a utility affordability package, which includes two bills of mine that are dedicated to keeping your utility bills as low as possible. (They passed last year as well — this issue is not new to me!) I’m having a rally/press conference this Friday in White Plains to strongly oppose the next Con Ed rate increase application. More details below!

Last week, we commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

As we confront the rise in antisemitism and other forms of hatred worldwide, it is important to reflect on the lessons of the Holocaust and ensure they are passed on to future generations. As this year marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we honor the six million Jews and countless others who were murdered, as well as the survivors who inspire us with their strength and resilience. Let us renew our commitment to combating hatred in all forms and building a world defined by empathy and justice. You can view my remarks on the Senate floor commemorating this day.

Statement on Elon Musk’s Actions

I am deeply alarmed by the actions of Elon Musk, which I believe are of questionable legality and lacking in appropriate oversight. Mr. Musk has obtained access to highly sensitive federal agencies and the personal information of millions of American citizens — without being elected to public office, or vetted and confirmed by Congress. President Trump’s support of Musk’s actions, including replacing officials who oppose him, is irresponsible and disregards American rights and democratic principles. I call upon everyone, specifically my Federal Republican colleagues, to do what is right and oppose these actions and stand up to safeguard American rights.

Statement on Federal Funding Freeze

Recently, we also faced the temporary freezing of federal funding by President Trump.

This “pause” was deeply disturbing and caused great stress, confusion, and havoc in New York State and across the country. Any freeze of federal funding, whether temporary or permanent, will cause great harm to our communities, impacting Medicaid, hospitals, Head Start programs, veterans programs and more.

I applaud New York State Attorney General Letitia James and other state Attorneys General, who promptly filed suit challenging this order.  I am appreciative of everyone who spoke out, contacted their representatives, used social media to make their voices heard, or were outspoken in other ways, to ensure the Administration heard the outcry and withdrew the memorandum, although not the underlying Executive Order, that threatened NYS programs. The temporary freezing was stopped by a Federal Judge – hopefully there will be a permanent rejection of this order.

Know Your Rights In an Encounter with ICE

Finally, ICE agents have been present throughout the state, including in Westchester County. I urge everyone to familiarize themselves with the rights you have to protect yourself and your loved ones.

If there is anything my office can assist you with, please email me at smayer@nysenate.gov or call (914) 934-5250.

 

Warm regards,

Shelley B. Mayer

State Senator

37th District

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Special Election for Westchester County Executive
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | Poll Hours: 6 A.M. to 9 P.M.

Graphic for the Special Election for Westchester County Executive on February 11, 2025, with poll hours from 6 AM to 9 PM. Text reads "Your vote is your voice" with the Westchester County Board of Legislators seal at the top.

If you haven’t voted yet, don’t forget to cast your ballot in today’s special election to fill the Westchester County Executive’s office through the end of the year. A full-term election will be held on November 4, 2025.

Find Your Polling Place Here

Absentee & Early Mail Ballots:

  • Postmark Deadline: Today, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (must be received by Tuesday, February 18, 2025).
  • In-Person Submission: Drop off your completed ballot at the Westchester County Board of Elections or any polling site by 9 P.M. tonight.

For more information, visit the Westchester County Board of Elections website: citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/


en Español

Elección Especial para el Ejecutivo del Condado de Westchester
Martes, 11 de Febrero de 2025 | Horario de votación: 6 A.M. a 9 P.M.

Si aún no ha votado, no olvide emitir su voto en la elección especial de hoy para ocupar la oficina del Ejecutivo del Condado de Westchester hasta finales de año. Una elección para un mandato completo se llevará a cabo el 4 de Noviembre de 2025.

Encuentre su centro de votación aquí.

Boletas de Voto Ausente y Voto Anticipado por Correo:

  • Fecha límite de matasellos: Hoy, Martes 11 de Febrero de 2025 (debe recibirse antes del Martes 18 de Febrero de 2025).
  • Entrega en persona: Entregue su boleta completada en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Westchester o en cualquier centro de votación antes de las 9 P.M. de esta noche.

Para más información, visite el sitio web de la Junta Electoral del Condado de Westchester: citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/

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FEB 10—-WHITE PLAINS MAN CONVICTED OF 2022 MURDER IN CITY

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SUSAN CACACE
WESTCHESTER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

WHITE PLAINS MAN GUILTY OF MURDER IN 2022 FATAL BEATING

Jare Diaz, 27, punched and kicked the victim over 30 times in a savage assault that resulted in his death.WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that a jury has found Jare Diaz, 27, of White Plains, guilty of Murder in the Second Degree for fatally beating Otoniel Guzman-Desdicho in 2022.

DA Cacace said: “I am grateful for the jury’s verdict and for the diligent work of our prosecutorial team, which brought about this just result. The merciless beating of Mr. Guzman-Desdicho left him mangled and unrecognizable on a cold November night. This kind of violence can never become a normal part of daily life in Westchester.”

On Nov. 26, 2022, at 11:30 pm, Guzman-Desdicho, 38, was walking in White Plains when he encountered Diaz, whom he knew. After a brief conversation, Diaz launched an unprovoked attack on Guzman-Desdicho, punching and kicking him in the head over 30 times.

This attack left Guzman-Desdicho lifeless and unrecognizable on the pavement, only a few blocks from the Westchester County Court. He was soon transported to Westchester Medical Center, where he was declared brain dead.

Diaz is set to be sentenced March 27 by Westchester County Court Judge Maurice Dean Williams. The maximum potential sentence for Murder in the Second Degree is 25 years to life in state prison.

The case was investigated by the White Plains Police Department.

The case is being prosecuted by Cold Case Bureau Chief Daniel Flecha and Assistant District Attorney Brianna Ciuffi, of the Violent Criminal Enterprise Bureau.

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FEB 10—-OUTBREAK NORTHEAST REPORT. FLU,COVID RISING ON ALL FRONTS. DATA LIMITED. BIRD FLU INFECTING DAIRY COWS, POULTRY, WILD BIRDS, PET CATS (KEEP THEM INDOORS) MILLIONS OF BIRDS

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Welcome to the Northeast edition of Outbreak Outlook! It is only available to paid subscribers. If you wish to become a paid subscriber and access region-specific information, please click the Subscribe now button below. Thanks for reading! -Caitlin

Respiratory Diseases

ILI

Flu activity is up, up, up. Activity is widespread across the region, with no signs of slowing yet.

Massachusetts leads the Northeast region with outpatient ILI at 10.5% and ED visits at 8.6%, up from 7.7% last week. New Hampshire is also up there, with outpatient ILI at 10.4% with ED visits at 8.9%, up from 7.3% last week, and very high wastewater levels. New Jersey shows outpatient ILI at 10.3% with ED visits at 9.5%, maintaining high wastewater concentrations.

Northeast: Outpatient ILI (%)
Week ending Feb 1, 2025

Rhode Island reports outpatient ILI at 7.1% with ED visits at 5.3%, and high wastewater levels. Connecticut has outpatient ILI at 6.5% with ED visits at 8.4%, up from 7.5% last week, maintaining very high wastewater concentrations.

New York reports outpatient ILI at 6.1% with ED visits at 5.9%, showing high wastewater levels. However, New York City has super high outpatient ILI at nearly 13%.

The remaining Northeast states have varying activity levels. Maine reports outpatient ILI at 5.8% though ED visits are lower at 3.9%, showing high wastewater levels. Pennsylvania shows the region’s lowest outpatient ILI at 4.5% with ED visits at 7.0%, maintaining high wastewater concentrations. Vermont, while not reporting outpatient ILI, shows ED visits at 7.1% and very high wastewater levels.

Northeast Flu ED Visits
Change in percentage of emergency department patient visits

COVID-19

Unfortunately, Covid-19 also appears to be worsening in the Northeast. Wastewater activity is high and has spiked in the past week, nearly doubling. Concentration is back up to where it was at the beginning of January. The Northeast has now surpassed the Midwest as the region with the highest activity.

However, severe illness is stable or declining in most states in the region. I’ll be watching to see if that changes, since wastewater is typically a leading indicator.

Covid-19 Wastewater
Wastewater concentrations of Covid-19. Horizontal grid lines depict activity level: very high (above 8.0), high (4.5 to 8.0), moderate (3.0 to 4.5), low (1.5 to 3.0), and minimal (below 1.5).

At the state level, wastewater activity is high or very high across the region, with the sole exception of Pennsylvania, where activity is moderate.

Activity is very high in Connecticut, having nearly rebounded to the peak it reached at the beginning of this year. Similarly, activity is high and increasing in Vermont and New Jersey.

However, despite the high levels of activity, things appear to be improving in several states. Activity dropped from very high to high levels in MaineMassachusetts, Rhode Island. And in New Hampshire, following a very large spike at the beginning of January, activity has decreased in the past few weeks more than 5-fold.

Demonstrating just how high activity was, even with this dramatic decline, it is still at high levels, though activity remained stable this past week. Unfortunately, there was only limited data coverage of New York for this week, so it is hard to get a sense of what is going on there.

Northeast Flu Wastewater
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ED visits are low (<1.5%) across the Northeast. ED visits are stable in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut. ED visits have come down substantially in the past month in Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, and they continued that downward trend this week as well.

Northeast Covid-19 ED Visits
Change in percentage of emergency department patient visits

Hospitalizations in most states are moderately elevated levels – between 3-6 hospitalizations per 100,000. In Connecticut, hospitalizations are increasing, and in Vermont, Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey, rates are holding steady. Hospitalizations are coming down in New Hampshire (3.4), Massachusetts (5.0), and Maine (3.3). The outlier is Pennsylvania – where hospitalizations are at a high 11.6 and increasing.


RSV

RSV activity is generally low across the region, with all states reporting less than 1% of visits to the emergency department for RSV.

New Hampshire and Vermont are outliers with comparatively high activity and stable or rising indicators. I assume this is a temporary blip, both because the rest of the states in the region look find and because we are moving out of the season. I will keep an eye on it.

Northeast RSV ED Visits
Change in percentage of emergency department patient visits

Stomach Bugs

The worst may be over, but norovirus isn’t going away anytime soon. Norovirus data are often quite jagged (rising and falling), but it looks like we may be on the other side of the peak. Nevertheless, rates remain very high: test positivity is 14.5%.

Norovirus rates tend to remain elevated for several months in the winter. As such, even if the peak is in fact behind us, I don’t expect rates to return to low levels any time soon.

Source: CDC


Other Bugs

  • Human coronaviruses (a common cause of colds) are peaking for a second time this winter. They had peaked at the beginning of January, and now are back up again to the same level.
  • Human metapneumovirus is low, but seems to be ticking up.
  • Other causes of cold- and flu-like symptoms, like adenovirus and rhinovirus/enterovirus, are fairy low right now.

Food recalls

The following foods are being recalled because they are contaminated. Please check your cupboards and throw out any of these items:

New:

  • Alfalfa sprouts sold under the Jack and the Green Sprouts brand name (more info)
  • Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste (more info)
  • DJ’s Boudain sausage links (more info)

Previously reported:

  • Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix [for dogs] (more info). While not for human consumption, humans may be infected with Salmonella if they do not adequately wash their hands or contaminated surfaces after handling the product.
  • Wegman’s fully cooked breaded chicken nuggets (more info)
  • Casa Mamita frozen chicken and cheese taquitos (more info)
  • If you have food allergies, you may wish to review these FDA safety alerts and USDA alerts for foods with undeclared allergens.

In other news

  • Live bird markets in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County will close for a week following the detection of avian flu in seven poultry flocks at markets in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens. The cases were identified during routine inspections, and all infected birds will be culled. The closure order requires markets to sell remaining inventory, undergo deep cleaning and disinfection, and stay closed for five days post-cleaning. Meanwhile, bird flu infections among animals, including dairy cows, poultry, wild birds, and pet cats, have been rising, with millions of birds affected in recent months.
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FEB 8—-D.A.–SPATE OF VIOLENCE IN SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER 5 DEAD IN YONKERS, MT. VERNON

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SUSAN CACACE

WESTCHESTER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. –

Westchester County has seen an unusual rash of violent crime this week.

This includes a shooting in Mount Vernon earlier this week, the tragic stabbing deaths of two 16-year-old boys in Yonkers on Thursday and the overnight shooting of two males in Yonkers. In light of this recent spate of violence, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office is reavowing its commitment to keeping Westchester safe:

“Our office will continue to assist our partners in law enforcement in every way possible and will spare no resource to maintain public safety. The people responsible for these violent crimes will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace. “The people of Westchester County have the right to feel safe, regardless of what ZIP code they live in. Our office remains wholeheartedly committed to safeguarding this right.”

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CONTRACTOR GUILTY IN DEATH OF WORKER. FIRST CASE OF THIS KIND IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

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SUSAN CACACE

WESTCHESTER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

CONTRACTOR PLEADS GUILTY AFTER CONSTRUCTION WORKER BURIED ALIVE IN 2021 TRENCH COLLAPSE

Unsafe working conditions or concerns about workplace safety can be reported to OSHA at 800-321-6742 (OSHA) or the DA’s Office at (914) 995-TIPS (8477). Language assistance is available.

 

Michael Conway, 60, was the site supervisor at a residential construction project in Mamaroneck.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced that a Bethel, Conn., contractor pleaded guilty today to reckless endangerment in connection with the 2021 death of a laborer.

Jose Vega, 46, a laborer at a Mamaroneck construction site, was killed after an unprotected, 9-foot trench he was inside of collapsed, completely burying him.

DA Cacace said: “Were it not for the complete disregard for federal safety standards, Mr. Vega might still be alive today. Instead, he was buried alive, in part due to Mr. Conway’s recklessness. This case, the first of its kind in Westchester County, should send a message to everyone in the construction industry: Safety standards are there for a reason, and we will not hesitate to pursue cases where they are violated.”

On May 4, 2021, Michael Conway directed workers at a Mamaroneck construction site to dig a trench without proper shoring or cave-in protections. Federal regulations promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) require that trenches at least 5 feet in depth be constructed with safety measures, including cave-in protections.

While Vega was inside the unprotected, 9-foot trench, it collapsed. He was pronounced dead at the scene. As site supervisor, Conway knew the trench excavation was in violation of OSHA regulations.

Conway, 60, pleaded guilty Friday morning before Judge Maurice Dean Williams to one count of Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor.

The investigation into this incident was conducted by the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department with assistance from OSHA’s Tarrytown Area Office, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Criminal Investigator Squad, and the Westchester County Department of Public Safety.

DA Cacace commends the following agencies for their assistance with the rescue and recovery operation: the New Rochelle Fire Department, the Village of Port Chester Department of Public Works, the Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department, and the Town of Mamaroneck Ambulance District.

The case is being prosecuted by Bureau Chief Gwen Galef and Senior Assistant District Attorney Emily Rowe-Smith, both of the Economic Crimes Bureau of the Investigations Division.

Unsafe working conditions or concerns about workplace safety can be reported to OSHA at 800-321-6742 (OSHA) or the DA’s Office at (914) 995-TIPS (8477). Language assistance is available.

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WHITE PLAINS WEEK THE FEB 7 REPORT “THE REAL NEWS ROUNDUP” NOW on www.wpcommunitymedia.org

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FEB 7 —- THE ROLLER COASTER: WESTCHESTER COUNTY INITIATES ARBITRATION ON PLAYLAND DISPUTE WITH STANDARD AMUSEMENTS. FLASH! STANDARD AGREES TO ARBITRATION IN STATEMENT

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Westchester County Initiates Arbitration Against Standard Amusements Over Playland Management Dispute

UPDATE: STANDARD AGREES!

THE DRAGON COASTER

(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County has formally initiated arbitration against Standard Amusements, LLC, following its wrongful attempted termination of the Playland Management Agreement (PMA).

STANDARD AMUSEMENTS THIS MORNING IN A STATEMENT TO WPCNR  BY A SPOKESPERSON FOR STANDARD CONFIRMED STANDARD AS AGREED TO THE ARBITRATION:

“WE ARE ENCOURAGED THAT THE COUNTY IS FINALLY BELGI NNING TO TALK ABOUT TAKING THE STEPS NECESSARY TO EFFECT AN ORDERLY TRANSITION OF PLAYLAND, AS WE HAVE ENCOURAGED THEM TO DO SO SINCE INFORMING THEM IN NOVEMBER OF OUR INTENTION TO TERMINATE OUR AGREEMENT.

WE WELCOME THE ARBITRATION PROCESS AS THE COUNTY STILL SEEMS INCAPABLE OF LIVING UP TO ITS AGREEMENTS WITHOUT THE JUDICIAL BRANCH FORCING THEM TO DO SO.”

Additionally, Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commissioner Kathy O’Connor has formally requested that Standard begin the transition process to ensure the County can proceed with its plans to open Playland for the upcoming season.

The County has taken this necessary step to ensure that contractual obligations are upheld.

Standard Amusements has failed to meet its responsibilities, and we are taking action to protect the interests of Westchester residents.

The County has cured the 70% threshold requirement prior to Standard’s attempted termination and that Standard failed to adhere to the proper notice provisions outlined in the PMA.

Under the agreement, Standard was required to continue managing Playland until the dispute was resolved.

The company’s refusal to operate Playland for the 2025 season constitutes a breach of contract and an Event of Default under Section 23B(ii) of the PMA.

While the County has initiated arbitration regarding Standard Amusements’ decision to terminate its agreement, the County remains committed to ensuring a smooth transition of Playland’s management to County operations.

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FEB 3–OUTBREAK NORTHEAST

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Welcome to the Northeast edition of Outbreak Outlook! It is only available to paid subscribers. If you wish to become a paid subscriber and access region-specific information, please click the Subscribe now button below. Thanks for reading! -Caitlin

Respiratory Diseases

ILI

Influenza is making a vigorous comeback in the Northeast, with several states at or near 10% outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI). Wastewater concentration, too, is rising, which suggests that activity will remain elevated for the time being.

Northeast Influenza in Wastewater
Wastewater concentration of influenza

New Jersey leads the Northeast with outpatient ILI at 10.3% and ED visits for influenza at 9.1%. Massachusetts follows with outpatient ILI at 8.9% and ED visits for influenza at 7.3%.

New Hampshire reports high activity with outpatient ILI at 8.5% and ED visits for influenza at 6.8%. Connecticut shows outpatient ILI at 5.9% with ED visits for influenza at 7.4%.

New York (excluding NYC) shows outpatient ILI at 5.9% and ED visits for influenza at 6.1%, while New York City separately reports notably higher outpatient ILI at 13.5%.

Rhode Island shows outpatient ILI at 5.3% with ED visits for influenza at 4.4%. Maine reports outpatient ILI at 4.9% with ED visits for influenza at 3.3%. Vermont shows outpatient ILI at 2.8% but higher ED visits for influenza at 6.1%.

Pennsylvania currently shows outpatient ILI at 3.8% and ED visits for influenza at 5.6%.

Northeast Flu ED Visits
Change in percentage of emergency department patient visits

COVID-19

Wastewater activity held roughly steady at moderate levels this past week in the Northeast – but that belies a more complicated picture. Covid-19 looks quite different in the Northeast depending on which state you’re in at the moment.

Source: CDC

Worsening: Judging by wastewater activity, Maine is experiencing its worst wave in the past year, with very high and increasing wastewater activity.

In Rhode Island, wastewater activity is also very high (roughly equivalent to where it was during last winter’s peak). After a few weeks of improvements, wastewater activity has increased a bit in Massachusetts to very high levels. Nevertheless – and complicating the picture – all three states saw decreases in ED visits this past week. Hospitalizations remain elevated, but Rhode Island and Maine also logged decreases in hospitalizations. (Hospitalizations held steady in Massachusetts). These are lagging indicators, so these may increase as well in the coming weeks.

Northeast Covid-19 Wastewater
Concentration of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater

Improving: Wastewater is high, but decreasing in New JerseyConnecticut, and New Hampshire. Similarly, ED visits and hospitalizations are fairly low and held steady or decreased in these states. In the past two weeks, Vermont’s wastewater activity has dropped from very high to moderate levels, and its ED visits and hospitalizations have also decreased substantially.

Pennsylvania may also be turning a corner. Wastewater is still high, but held steady. ED visits have decreased in the past few weeks, and held steady this past week at a minimal 1.0%. Hospitalizations are still high at 11.1, but that decreased this past week too.

Relatively quiet: Wastewater activity and ED visits remain stable and minimal in New York. Hospitalizations held steady at 4.0.

Northeast Covid ED Visits
Change in percentage of emergency department patient visits

RSV & Other Bugs

RSV, at least, is falling. Emergency department visits and test positivity for RSV are both steadily declining.

Northeast RSV ED Visits
Change in percentage of emergency department patient visits

Two causes of cold- and flu-like symptoms – human coronaviruses and human metapneumovirus – are both high but on the declining side of the curve. Other bugs are fairly low right now.


Stomach Bugs

Norovirus data are back, and as expected, the situation is still bad. Test positivity is at 19.2% and it has been above 16% since December. The highest peak last year before this wave was 14.3%. Keep washing those hands.

Source: CDC


Food recalls

The following foods are being recalled because they are contaminated. Please check your cupboards and throw out any of these items:

New:

  • Blue Ridge Beef Natural Mix [for dogs] (more info). While not for human consumption, humans may be infected with Salmonella if they do not adequately wash their hands or contaminated surfaces after handling the product.
  • Wegman’s fully cooked breaded chicken nuggets (more info)

Previously reported:

  • Casa Mamita frozen chicken and cheese taquitos (more info)
  • Wicklow Gold Cheddar Cheeses (more info)
  • Blue Ridge Beef Kitten mix [for Cats] (more info)
  • If you have food allergies, you may wish to review these FDA safety alerts and USDA alerts for foods with undeclared allergens.

In other news

  • H5N1 is spreading widely among wild birds in Massachusetts, and is implicated in the deaths of more than 1,000 wild birds primarily in the Boston and South Shore areas. While the risk of human spread is still low, outdoor cats are at greater risk (should they consume a bird that is infected), and officials are suggesting people keep cats indoors as a result.
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