With hot and humid weather forecast and temperatures expected to reach or exceed 90 degrees in parts of the county for the next three days, the Westchester County Department of Health is issuing a heat advisory. As temperatures rise, residents are advised to avoid strenuous activity, drink plenty of nonalcoholic, […]
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Activists respond to vandalism at Rye cemetery
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n Saturday, June 18 at the Greenwood Union Cemetery, located at 215 North St. in Rye, the nonprofit organization Friends of the African American Cemetery held a solidarity ceremony for veterans and others buried at the cemetery in response to acts of vandalism perpetrated on-site just before the Memorial Day […]
Bass-A-Palooza raises $15K for Save the Sound
Saturday, June 4 marked the ninth annual Bass-A-Palooza Charity Fishing Tournament, which this year benefited Save the Sound, a bi-state program of Connecticut Fund for the Environment. Early risers by nature, around 100 tournament fishers began casting their lines at 5 a.m. After a full day on the water, the […]
Swim Across America starts summer fundraising
Intent on making another big splash for cancer-related causes, Swim Across America, Long Island Sound Chapter, SAA-LIS, has kicked off its 24th season. SAA-LIS, which last year raised more than $1 million for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming events, will offer nine opportunities to swim and volunteer in […]
Habitat luncheon honors local contributors
On June 8, Habitat for Humanity of Westchester honored local volunteers and public officials at its American Dream Luncheon held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains. Among those in attendance were County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, New Castle Town Supervisor Robert Greenstein, a Republican, and Yonkers Mayor […]