MASK-UP COMMUTERS BEGINNING TODAY ON MTA TRAINS–YOU WILL BE FINED $50 IF YOU DON’T.

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WPCNR MTA MAINLINE. From County Chairman of Board of Legislators, Benjamin Boykin. September 23, 2021 5 PM:

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is advising customers that beginning Thursday, September 23, MTA officers will be stepping up mask enforcement throughout the system and those who do not comply with mask requirements will be more likely to face a $50 fine.

Mask-wearing is a federal requirement on trains, buses and paratransit vehicles.

Following Labor Day, the MTA began on a blitz of mask distribution, with MTA staff and police officers strategically stationed at subway and railroad hubs, and bus terminals, distributing tens of thousands of free masks to unmasked riders.

This continues an approach established in September 2020, when the MTA implemented a $50 fine to help increase mask compliance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The goal of heightened enforcement is to increase mask usage across all agencies, and to return to 2020 and early 2021 compliance levels where nearly 100% of riders wore masks onboard subways, buses, commuter railroads and paratransit vehicles.

Since the $50 fine was implemented on September 14, 2020, MTA police officers have had over 88,000 positive encounters with customers. This has included the distribution of more than 50,000 free masks overall, 25,000 in the two weeks since the blitz began on September 7.

Since the mask blitz began at key transit hubs, mask usage has increased. Latest surveys show that mask compliance onboard buses is approximately 94%, 87% on subways, 92% on the LIRR and 95% on Metro-North.

To date the MTA has made 11.1 million masks available for customers. Through the Authority’s trailblazing Mask Force, which launched in July 2020, more than 800,000 free masks have been distributed to customers.

Free masks remain available for any customer that forgets a mask at subway station booths and onboard commuter railroad trains. Distribution efforts continue to be complemented with digital messaging and announcements in stations.

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MTA Anuncia Aumentara Aplicación de Máscaras en Todo el Sistema

La Autoridad de Transporte Metropolitano (Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) advierte a los clientes que, a partir del jueves 23 de septiembre, los oficiales de la MTA intensificarán la aplicación de máscaras en todo el sistema y que aquellos que no cumplan con los requisitos de las máscaras tendrán más probabilidades de enfrentar una multa de $ 50. El uso de máscaras es un requisito federal en trenes, autobuses y vehículos de para tránsito.

Después del día de fiesta del Día del Trabajo, la MTA comenzó con un bombardeo de distribución de máscaras, con el personal de la MTA y los oficiales de policía estacionados estratégicamente en los centros de metro y ferrocarril, y en las terminales de autobuses, distribuyendo decenas de miles de máscaras gratis a los pasajeros desenmascarados. Esto continúa con un enfoque establecido en septiembre de 2020, cuando la MTA implementó una multa de $ 50 para ayudar a aumentar el cumplimiento de las mascarillas en respuesta a la pandemia de COVID-19.

El objetivo de una mayor aplicación de la ley es aumentar el uso de máscaras en todas las agencias y volver a los niveles de cumplimiento de 2020 y principios de 2021, donde casi el 100% de los pasajeros usaban máscaras a bordo del metro, autobuses, ferrocarriles de cercanías y vehículos de para tránsito. Desde que se implementó la multa de $ 50 el 14 de septiembre de 2020, los oficiales de policía de MTA han tenido más de 88,000 encuentros positivos con los clientes. Esto ha incluido la distribución de más de 50,000 máscaras gratis en total, 25,000 en las dos semanas desde que comenzó el bombardeo el 7 de septiembre.

Desde que comenzó el bombardeo de máscaras en los centros de tránsito clave, el uso de máscaras ha aumentado. Las últimas encuestas muestran que el cumplimiento de las máscaras a bordo de los autobuses es de aproximadamente el 94%, el 87% en el metro, el 92% en el LIRR y el 95% en Metro-North.

Hasta la fecha, la MTA ha puesto a disposición de los clientes 11.1 millones de máscaras. A través de la Autoridad del Mask Force, que se lanzó en julio de 2020, se han distribuido a los clientes más de 800,000 máscaras gratuitas.

Las máscaras gratuitas permanecen disponibles para cualquier cliente que se olvide de una máscara en las cabinas de las estaciones de metro y en los trenes de cercanías a bordo. Los esfuerzos de distribución continúan siendo complementados con mensajería digital y anuncios en estaciones.

Envíe estas noticias electrónicas a familiares y amigos que puedan estar interesados ​​en esta información.

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JOHN BAILEY AND GUEST WVOX HOST HARRISON MAYOR RON BELMONT INTERVIEW ON OPENING OF SCHOOLS, COVID SITUATION, HARRISON APARTMENT BOOM REPLAY OF THEIR INTERVIEW THIS MORNING ON WVOX 1460

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CLICK ARROW UPPER LEFT TO HEAR THE BAILEY-BELMONT SEGMENT AS AIRED ON WVOX “GOOD MORNING WESTCHESTER” THIS MORNING with RON BELMONT GUEST HOSTING WITH TONNY ON WVOX on the WEEKLY JOHN BAILEY WHITE PLAINS REPORT FEATURE AT 7:50 A.M. THIS MORNING. Interview recorded, (C) 2021 Whitney Media 2021, Used with permission.
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COVID IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY IS FLATTENING, COUNTY EXECUTIVE ASSURES But Not Out of Woods Yet. Vaccinations are 87% of Westchester population conting both fully vaccinated and those with 1-shot.

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https://youtu.be/gbpvtmfJoNw
Westchester County Executive George Latimer commentary today on the State of Coronavirus in Westchester County through last 7 Days (Sunday through Saturday). He said hospitalizations were down to 74 and cases were down. State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins addressed the opening of the conference with a discussion of legislature activities last week which is viewable on the county website facebook page. This video deals only with the coronavirus situation.
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WESTCHESTER EXCEEDS 1,000 NEW CASES OF COVID A WEEK AGAIN THIRD STRAIGHT WEEK

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WPCNR CORONAVIRUS UPDATE. From the New York State Covid-19 Tracker. September 18, 2021:

New Covid infections in Westchester totaled 1,006  new cases in 6 days this week, September 12 through September 17, the third consecutive week in which new cases have exceeded 1,000 a week, averaging  167 new cases a day,

Friday 8,186 Westchesterites were tested—179 tested positive for an infection rate of 2.2% of those tested. The Spread rate based on 188 persons testing positive on September 3 (2 weeks ago) divided into 179 new  infections Friday the 17th was .95.

Each one of those 188 persons testing positive two weeks ago on September 3 infected approximatelyone other person.

This 1,000 new infections a week spread rate says covid is still infecting   on a 1  new infection translates into infecting 1 new person within 10 to 14 days.

The message means more persons  in the county must get vaccinated, or we must mask up and socialize more responsibly(no large groups, wearing masks, and not associating with persons you do not know.

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Monday Road Closures Sep 20

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From Legislator Ben Boykin
 

BRONX RIVER PARKWAY
WEATHER PERMITTING
SINGLE LANE CLOSURES
TOWN OF HARTSDALE/VILLAGE OF SCARSDALE

ROADWAY: Bronx River Parkway.

LIMITS: At River Road (Bridge).

WHAT: Roadway/Bridge resurfacing project.

IMPACTS: The BRP northbound & southbound single lanes will be closed to motorists at the above location (weather permitting).

WHEN: Monday, September 20, thru Friday, September 24, 2021 between the hours of 9:30 am and 3:30 pm (weather permitting).


WESTCHESTER AVENUE, C.R. 71
EASTBOUND/WESTBOUND
LANE CLOSURES
CITY OF WHITE PLAINS

ROADWAY: Westchester Avenue (Eastbound/Westbound).

LIMITS: Eastbound – Between South Broadway and Bloomingdale Road. Westbound – Between Bloomingdale Road and South Broadway.

WHAT: Drainage improvements, sidewalk and curb installation.

IMPACTS: There will be single or double lane closures of Westchester Avenue (Eastbound\Westbound) within the above limits.

WHEN: Monday, September 20, thru Friday, September 24, 2021. Eastbound between the hours of 7:30 am and 3:30 pm. Westbound between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:30 pm.


MAMARONECK AVENUE C.R. 8C
LANE/SHOULDER CLOSURE
CITY OF WHITE PLAINS

ROADWAY: Mamaroneck Avenue.

LIMITS: Bryant Avenue to Ridgeway.

WHAT: Roadway improvement project.

IMPACTS: The right lane/shoulder closed of Mamaroneck Avenue within the above limits.

WHEN: Monday, September 20, thru Friday, September 24, 2021 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:30 pm.


For additional information please contact the Westchester County
Department of Public Works and Transportation

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WHITE PLAINS WEEK THE SEPT 17 WPTV REPORT– ON WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG

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EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF MAYOR ROACH AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ MEETING WITH COUNCIL OF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS.
THE WESTCHESTER COVID DIARY: NEW INFECTIONS RUNNING OVER 1,000 A WEEK.
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ON VACCINATIONS, VACCINATING 12-18 YEAR OLDS, VARIANT SPREAD, HOSPITALIZATIONS, NEW RESTRICTIONS.
NEW DEVELOPMENT PLANNED FOR FORMER FROZEN ROPES SITE ON SOUTH BROADWAY
WHITE PLAINS REMEMBRANCE COVERAGE
COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER UNVEILS FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL AT KENSICO DAM
GEORGE LATIMER’S REMARKS AT WHITE PLAINS 9-11 REMEMBRANCE
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GOVERNOR ACTS TO RELIEVE CROWDING IN NYC PRISONS

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WPCNR ALBANY ROUNDS. From the Governor’s Press Office. September 17, 2021:

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced actions to improve justice and safety in city jails. The Governor signed the Less is More Act (S.1144A/A.5576A) which modifies the standard of evidence and certain other procedures when determining whether to revoke the community supervision of a person on parole. Governor Hochul also announced an agreement with the Department of Corrections and city to allow for incarcerated individuals who have been sentenced to at least ninety days to be transferred from Rikers Island to New York State facilities.

“Our fellow New Yorkers on parole deserve to reenter society with our support and respect – reincarcerating parolees for technical violations traps them and doesn’t help our communities,” Governor Hochul said. “New Yorkers currently serving sentences in jails and prisons also deserve our support – there is no justice in mistreating incarcerated New Yorkers. While this is just one step and more work needs to be done collaboratively with all levels of government, I am proud to take these steps to increase the safety in city jails, not only for those incarcerated, but for the staff who work tirelessly to keep operations running.”

Signs and Implements Less is More Legislation

 The Less is More Act aims to ensure the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision focuses its resources on helping people successfully complete community supervision and avoiding future return to DOCCS custody or supervision.

Preventing these reincarcerations allows New York State to focus its limited resources on substantive parole violations. This promotes greater community safety and justice for families.

In addition, with the Governor signing the “Less is More” bill, in the spirit of this new legislation, DOCCS is currently reviewing the current parole violators and will work with City officials to immediately release up to 191 individuals, who will no longer qualify for incarceration.

Agreement with City of New York

The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has worked with the City of New York to leverage an existing statute that will allow for hundreds of definite sentenced incarcerated individuals, which are those sentenced to at least one day but less than one year, to be transferred from Rikers Island to State custody, where they will serve out their sentences in DOCCS facilities. 

Governor Hochul is also directing that forty individuals sentenced to at least ninety days be sent off of Rikers Island each day to New York State facilities for the next five days. This will continue on a rolling basis for those eligible.

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ON THIS WEEK’S “PEOPLE TO BE HEARD” WPTV’S “BEYOND THE GAME” SPORTSCASTER, JOHN VORPERIAN ON BASEBALL 2021-22 THE STRETCH RUN, THE FUTURE OF THE GAME WITH “BULL ALLEN,” THE VOICE OF BASEBALL PAST THE KEEPERS OF TOMORROW

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JOHNNY V AND BULL ALLEN AT THE BIG BALL PARK OF THE PAST on the 2021 season, the Yanks, the Mets, the new rules, the baseball strike, and more

SEE BASEBALL’S DYNAMIC DUO NOW INSTANTLY AT www.wpcommunitymedia.org

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WP ATHLETE TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID. SUPERINTENDENT ASKS YOU NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL IF MEMBER OF FAMILY IS WAITING ON A COVID TEST RESULT. VACCINATIONS IN SCHOOLS AND TESTING IN SCHOOLS TO COME IN OCTOBER.

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WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. APRIL 16, 2021:

At the meeting of the White Plains School District Reopening Committee Wednesday, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Ricca identified two covid incidents parents should be aware.

He also announced that pop up vaccinations would be given to the 12 and over students unvaccinated in October, and that school populations and parents, presumably could be tested in the schools beginning in October  administered by Westchester County Health Department. Dates, times and locations in school facilities would be announced shortly when confirmed.

HERE IS DR. RICCA EXPLAINING ON FACEBOOK THE DETAILS OF THE TWO COVID ISSUES:

https://youtu.be/2G6AkX1lnw0
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