Following the Identification of a Paralytic Polio Case in Rockland County, More Virus Found in Environmental Samples in Rockland and Orange Counties - Evidence of Local Transmission To Keep New Yorkers and Children Polio-Free, Unvaccinated New Yorkers Should Get Immunized Right Away health.ny.gov/polio Albany, N.Y. (August 4, 2022) – The New York State … [Read more...] about URGING IMMUNIZATION, STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON POLIO DETECTED IN NEW YORK STATE
Four WMCHealth Hospitals recognized for stroke care excellence
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Cite Westchester Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, MidHudson Regional Hospital and HealthAlliance Hospital VALHALLA, NY (August 3, 2022) ― Four Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) hospitals have again been cited by national associations* for stroke care excellence. Westchester Medical … [Read more...] about Four WMCHealth Hospitals recognized for stroke care excellence
Caring for Your Plants During a Heat Wave
(Pomona, New York) August 4, 2022 — Taking care of your garden and house plants during the dog days of summer can be stressful. Here are some tips and tricks on plant care during a heat wave. For Outdoor Plants: Water plants deeply, ideally first thing in the morning while temperatures are still low. Potted plants will probably want to be watered more than … [Read more...] about Caring for Your Plants During a Heat Wave
Senator Skoufis Commends Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Receiving National Accreditation
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) presented Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBois with a proclamation in recognition of the agency’s achievement in being awarded with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation. CALEA was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive … [Read more...] about Senator Skoufis Commends Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Receiving National Accreditation
Skoufis Presents Monroe Marathon Runner and Widow of First Responder with Senate Commendation
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) recently awarded a Senate Commendation to Monroe resident Irene Sullivan for her run in the 2021 NYC Marathon, raising almost $20,000 for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in memory of her late husband, Brian. Tunnel to Towers provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children -- … [Read more...] about Skoufis Presents Monroe Marathon Runner and Widow of First Responder with Senate Commendation