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EVERY WEEK ON WHITE PLAINS WEEK SINCE 2001 WITH GUEST ANCHOR JOHN MARINO OF WESTCHESTER TALK RADIO




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EVERY WEEK ON WHITE PLAINS WEEK SINCE 2001 WITH GUEST ANCHOR JOHN MARINO OF WESTCHESTER TALK RADIO
County Health Department Reminds Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes
WPCNR HEALTH ADVISORY.Westchester County has learned of its first human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was confirmed in an Elmsford resident with multiple underlying medical conditions, who is recovering at home.
Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, MD, said: “This first case of West Nile Virus should remind us all to take precautions against mosquito bites by removing standing water from our property, especially after recent heavy rain and flooding, and using repellents when we spend time outdoors, especially from dusk to dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.”
West Nile Virus infection most often causes a mild or moderate flu-like illness, but can be more serious particularly for people 60 and older, and those with other health complications. In 2021 and 2020, three people were diagnosed with West Nile Virus, and in 2019, one Westchester County resident had the virus.
The Westchester County Department of Health evaluated standing water around the resident’s home and nearby catch basins, and treated those with larvicide as needed.
Residents should inspect their property and remove any standing water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. Residents who notice large areas of standing water on public property should report them to the Westchester County Department of Health at (914) 813-5000.

en Español U.S. CENSUS DATA SHOWS OUR COUNTY HAS GROWN!In order to reflect the increased population, the County legislature’s district boundaries must be readjusted equally.YOUR INPUT IS GREATLY NEEDED!Learn why and how this process is importantSee the newly proposed district mapsProvide public comment and ask questionsSchedule for Redistricting Public Input Sessions: Northern Westchester Tuesday , September 13th 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Peekskill Middle School 212 Ringgold St., Peekskill, NY Central Westchester Wednesday, September 14th* 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Board of Legislators Chamber 148 Martine Ave., 8th Floor, White Plains, NY Southern Westchester Monday, September 19th 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Yonkers Public Library – Riverfront Library 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY Sound Shore/Mt. Vernon Tuesday, September 20th 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Mount Vernon City Hall – City Council Chambers 1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY *Remote participation is available via Webex on Sept. 14th For more information, visit www.westchesterlegislators.com/redistricting2022en Español ¡LOS DATOS DEL CENSO DE EE. UU. MUESTRAN QUE NUESTRO CONDADO HA CRECIDO!Para reflejar el aumento de la población, los límites de los distritos de la legislatura del Condado deben reajustarse por igual.¡SU OPINIÓN ES MUY NECESARIO!Aprenda por qué y cómo es importante este procesoVer los mapas de distrito recientemente propuestosProporcione comentarios públicos y haga preguntasCalendario para la Redistribución de Distritos Sesiones de Opinión Pública: Norte de Westchester martes, 13 de septiembre 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Escuela Secundaria Peekskill 212 Ringgold St., Peekskill, NY Centro de Westchester miércoles, 14 de septiembre* 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Cámara de la Junta de Legisladores 148 Martine Ave., 8.º piso, White Plains, NY |
WPCNR WESTCHESTER COUNTY LEDGER. From the Westchester County Department of Communications. September 8, 2022:
Effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on Westchester County Bee-Line Buses, and Bee–Line ParaTransit. Earlier today, New York Governor Kathy Hochul removed the mask requirement on public transportation.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Largely steady COVID rates are making COVID part of our new reality, but not an illness that should impact our day-to-day life as it did two years ago. As always, those who feel more comfortable wearing a mask should do so, but that is a choice not a mandate.”
Latimer is still encouraging those who are eligible to receive the fourth COVID-19 vaccine. New York State still requires masks at health facilities, including nursing homes.