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News from September 2024

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Westchester County Health Department urges women to get screened during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 30, 2024

The Westchester County Health Department is reminding residents that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This period serves as a prompt for women aged 40 and above to schedule screenings with their healthcare providers, understand their risk factors, and determine if they need earlier and more frequent mammograms or additional screenings.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Westchester County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Westchester County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Westchester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 29, 2024

These former Westchester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Westchester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Westchester Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Westchester County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Westchester County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Westchester County honors fallen soldiers' families at annual tribute

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

Westchester County held a ceremony to honor the families of military service members who lost their lives in service to the country. The event, led by County Executive George Latimer and Veterans Service Agency Director Ron Tocci, took place at Westchester's Memorial Walkway at Kensico Dam Plaza. Seventeen county veterans who died since the 9/11 attacks were remembered with hand and rifle salutes and the sounding of "Taps."

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Westchester County holds public input session for 2024 budget

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 27, 2024

Westchester County invites residents to participate in the 2024 Budget Public Input Session. The session will be held on Thursday, October 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Scarsdale Public Library in Meeting Room South, located at 54 Olmsted Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Westchester County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Westchester County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Westchester County in 2022-23 school year

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.7% in Westchester County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Westchester County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Westchester County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Westchester County in week ending Sept. 21

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Westchester County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Westchester officials mark start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month with vigil

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

Westchester County Executive George Latimer will join the Westchester County Board of Legislators and Hope’s Door to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They will hold a special ceremony and candlelight vigil on the first day of the month to raise awareness, show community solidarity in support of prevention efforts, and provide available resources. Other participating advocates include the Westchester County Office for Women (OFW), Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, My Sister’s Place, Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC), WestCop Victims Assistance...

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Mount Vernon updates progress on Buildings Department improvements

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

The City of Mount Vernon has provided an update on the progress made in improving its Buildings Department. This follows a series of recommendations from the Department of State aimed at enhancing departmental operations.

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Free rabies vaccinations offered for Westchester County pets

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Westchester County residents can schedule free rabies vaccinations for their pets this Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SPCA of Westchester, located at 590 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor. Appointments can be made by calling 914-941-2896 x1100.

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How many students were enrolled in Westchester County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

Westchester County ranked sixth highest in enrollment numbers among New York State schools in the 2022-23 school year.

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New Rochelle joins Westchester County's residential food scrap disposal program

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

The City of New Rochelle has launched a new drop-off food scrap recycling program, becoming the 28th municipality to join Westchester County's Residential Food Scrap Transportation and Disposal Program (RFSTAD). Under RFSTAD, district municipalities manage the collection of residential food scraps through either a drop-off or curbside collection system. The collected food waste is then transported to an organics recycler at a subsidized rate arranged by the district.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Westchester County in week ending Sept. 14

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Westchester County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Westchester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

These former Westchester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Westchester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 21, 2024

The following parishes in the Westchester Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Westchester County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Westchester Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Westchester County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.