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New Rochelle
News
Grand Opening Held For Newly-Remodeled Gym At New Rochelle YMCA
A YMCA in Westchester is celebrating the opening of its newly remodeled gymnasium following a restoration project supported by local, state, and federal officials. The New Rochelle YMCA held a grand opening for its newly remodeled gymnasium on Tuesday, March 19 following a restoration effort supported by the city, Westchester County, New York State, and federal governments. The effort was also funded by several local community and business partners and donors, according to the YMCA. "We want to thank all the elected officials, businesses, donors and our wonderful vendors …
Union
News
Summit Supports 'Superhero Sam's' Fight Against Leukemia
Sam Davydov is just five years old, but is already in the fight of his life. The Summit five-year-old was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last week, right before his sixth birthday. A fundraiser has been created to assist his family with the financial burden of treatment and allow his parents, Yan and Katie to take time off work to be by his side. As of Monday, March 4, more than $95,000 has been raised. Please pray for our little superhero, Sam Davydov, a kindergarten student in my class. Sam has the most loving parents,... Posted by Alissa Mauro Rust on Friday, …
Fairfax
News
'Suffering Quietly:' Husband Details Trip To Grocery Store That Left Family Critical In Herndon
A Virginia patriarch says he is quietly suffering after a trip to the grocery store turned tragic for his family. On a GoFundMe campaign, Armando Verduo identified himself, his wife, and their young son as the victims struck by a vehicle on Herndon Parkway Thursday, Dec. 28. Verduo says he and his wife, Vanessa, and their 5-year-old son were walking home from the grocery store when a driver ran off the road and hit the family of three. The boy was left unconscious on the sidewalk and suffered brain damage, his father said. Vanessa was dragged nearly 50 feet by the vehicle, and was lat…
Suffolk MA
News
Massachusetts Named Best State To Live In (But Not The Cheapest), Study Says
Massachusetts residents can sit comfy knowing that their state was ranked the best place to live by a new report. A new study by WalletHub studied 51 factors that impact livability and compared the results for all 50 states and found that the Bay State won out over all others. Massachusetts led the pack with a score of 61.67, narrowly beating out the second-place state, New Jersey, which scored 61.48. New Hampshire followed closely behind in third place, scoring 59.32 points. At the opposite end of the spectrum were Louisiana, Alaska, and New Mexico, which ranked 48, 49, and 50, respect…
Sponsored Content
Lifestyle
The Best Weight Loss Drops to Help You Slim Down and Look Your Best
If you are looking for the best way to shed off some extra weight efficiently and fast, the best weight loss drops are what you should consider buying. These weight loss supplements help in boosting your metabolism, suppress appetite and increase energy levels. Moreover, you also need to have a workout plan and stick to a balanced diet. Best weight loss drops are made using natural ingredients; hence they are safe and simple ways to shed excess pounds without risking your health. Sublingual weight loss drops supplements are effective and the safest way to enhance your weight loss journey. T…
White Plains
Weather
Air Quality Alert: Widespread Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Lingers Throughout Region
An Air Quality Alert is in effect for much of the Northeast as smoke drifting south from more than 400 Canadian wildfires lingers. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of fine particulates, according to the National Weather Service. "The higher the AQI value, the greater the health concern," said the weather service. More than 8 million acres of land has already burned in what already is Canada's worst wildfire season in history. That's way above the normal 600,000 acres…
Yonkers
Police & Fire
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing 18-Year-Old In Yonkers
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 18-year-old woman in Westchester who may be in need of medical attention. Ayanna Jennings, age 18, went missing from Yonkers on Saturday, June 3, according to Yonkers Police. Jennings was last seen in the area of 463 Hawthorne Ave. She is described as a Black woman who is 5 feet 7 inches tall and 230 pounds. No information about her clothing was available. Anyone who has information regarding Jennings' whereabouts is asked to call Yonkers Police at 914-377-7900. Share this story by clicking the Face…
Norfolk
Obituaries
Retired Norwood Firefighter Dies After Long Battle With Heart, Lung Complications
The family of a retired Norwood firefighter is asking the community for help as they try to honor the first responder who died from health complications this week. James "Jimmy" Joseph Flaherty, lovingly known "Big Jim," died after a long battle with heart and lung related illnesses on Monday, May 22, according to a GoFundMe campaign. He was 74. Flaherty was a member of the Boston Sparks Association and the Brockton Fire Museum in addition to his time with the Norwood Fire Department, according to his obituary. Flaherty's death has left a hole in his family's life, including that of his d…
Ocean
News
Jersey Shore Motorcycle Crash Victim Clings To Life
A motorcyclist from the Jersey Shore is clinging to life after a crash last month, loved ones say. Rob McCabe has endured multiple surgeries following the April 15 crash, in which he was airlifted to Temple University Hospital Intensive Burn Care Center in PA, where he remains in the ICU, according to a GoFundMe page for his family. In addition to burns, he suffered three broken ribs, a punctured lung, a fractured elbow, stitches, a torn rotator cuff, and a partially collapsed lung, according to Ann Estelle, of Toms River, the campaign founder. Rob's wife, Denise, continues to be at …
Prince William
News
State Delegate John Stirrup Collapses During Board Meeting In PWC
Candidate for Virginia delegate John Stirrup is back to telling dad jokes after collapsing at a meeting on Tuesday evening, April 18. The former Prince William County supervisor collapsed at the podium during the county meeting, which was immediately let out. According to WTOP, PWC sheriffs deputies rendered first aid before fire and EMS responded. Stirrup was hospitalized, but was in better spirits hours later, his campaign announced. The county expressed concern and well-wishes on Facebook. During the public comment time at today's Prince William Board of County Supervisors meetin…
Mercer
News
Dental Procedure Caused Strokes For Mercer Electrical Worker Facing Long Road To Recovery
Union members and other friends of a Mercer County electrical worker are rallying to support him in his medical recovery. George Dipsey Jr., of East Windsor, suffered two strokes after unknowingly having a bacterial growth and infection on his heart, according to his cousin, Al Dipsey of Little Falls. It is suspected the bacterial infection started following a dental procedure. George needs heart surgery and a valve replacement after the infection goes down, his cousin said. "George is a fighter and is strong and determined to get well. That being said he is facing a very difficult road a…
Putnam
Lifestyle
Putnam Is NY's Healthiest County, Brand-New Study Says
Those looking to improve their wellness might want to consider moving to the Hudson Valley county which has been ranked as the healthiest in the entirety of New York, according to a new study. Putnam County has been ranked as the healthiest out of the 62 counties in New York, according to a new study released on Wednesday, March 29 by researchers from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. In ranking each county, the researchers considered data relating to categories such as length of life, quality of life, health behaviors, social and economic factors, and phy…
Middlesex MA
Lifestyle
This County Was Named The Second-Healthiest In Massachusetts
The state of Massachusetts beat the national average for many indicators of heath in a new study by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, but Middlesex is one of the counties that stood out even more. Middlesex scored second-highest in Massachusetts on the eight composite categories measured for a healthy population, according to data released on Wednesday, March 29 by the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. Nantucket scored the number one position on the list, getting high marks in th…
Delaware
Police & Fire
Philly Officer Shot Remains 'Fighting' In Hospital, Loved Ones Say
More than two weeks after he was shot in the line of duty, Philadelphia police officer Giovanni Maysonet remains hospitalized, according to his loved ones. Maysonet and a colleague were conducting a traffic stop in West Philly's Carroll Park neighborhood on Feb. 8 when a passenger allegedly leaped from the car and shot him in the stomach before running away, Daily Voice reported. Eric Haynes, a 45-year-old Upper Darby resident, was the subject of a citywide manhunt before SWAT officers took him into custody in Southwest Philly and charged him with the shooting, authorities …
Dauphin
News
Senator John Fetterman Released From Hospital, Staff Says
US Senator representing Pennsylvania John Fetterman has been released from the hospital on Friday, Feb. 10, according to his staff. "In addition to the CT, CTA and MRI tests ruling out a stroke, his EEG test results came back normal, with no evidence of seizures," communications director, Joe Calvello. "John is looking forward to returning to the Senate on Monday." Fetterman was being monitored for signs of seizures as on Thursday, Fed. 9, after he "feeling lightheaded," the previous night, according to his staff The 53-year-old was attending a Senate Democratic retreat in …
Southwest Dutchess
Lifestyle
Stay Safe During Pneumonia Season With Help From Sun River Health
As cold and flu season continues, the last thing you want to deal with is pneumonia. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to prevent getting pneumonia, and some great at-home treatments to eliminate it if you’ve already been diagnosed. Prevention The number one action step to help you prevent getting pneumonia is to get your flu shot every year. Seasonal influenza (the flu) is a common cause of pneumonia, so getting your flu shot is a great way to help prevent it. It’s also important to remember to wash your hands frequently, especially after blowing your nose, using the bathroom…
Hartford
News
CT One Of States With 'Most Racial Progress,' New Report Says
Connecticut is near the top of a list of US states that have made the most racial progress, according to a new report. The Nutmeg State ranks tenth in the nation for racial progress, according to a report by Wallethub from Tuesday, Jan. 10. The report measures steps that states have taken toward racial harmony in areas such as workplaces, schools, and elections by measuring gaps between Black and White people across "21 key indicators of equality and integration," the report said. These indicators were divided into four main divisions: employment and wealth, education, so…
Orangetown
Obituaries
'King Of Summer': Holocaust Survivor Who Worked At Camp For 71 Years From Tappan Dies
A man who escaped the Holocaust at a young age and went on to become a mainstay at a summer camp for more than 70 years has died. Rockland County resident Harry Vogel of Tappan died on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the age of 87, according to his obituary. Born on Yom Kippur in Frankfurt, Germany in 1935, Vogel was the first son of Arthur Vogel, who was taken to Buchenwald concentration camp during the Holocaust. However, Vogel's father was given the option to buy his family's way out because he had children and family members in the US willing to sponsor them, and they made the ar…
Nassau
Sports
Popular Sports Journalist From NY, Age 48, Dies Suddenly While In Press Box Covering World Cup
A popular sports journalist died while covering a game at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Grant Wahl, a New York City resident and soccer analyst for CBS Sports, was age 48. According to CBS News, Wahl collapsed while in the press box during the Argentina-Netherlands quarterfinal match early Saturday, Dec. 10. Paramedics quickly responded, but Wahl was pronounced dead a short time later, the report said. Wahl had written about health issues he had been experiencing while in Qatar. "My body finally broke down on me," Wahl wrote on Substack on Monday, Dec. 5. "Three weeks of little sleep, hi…
Northampton
News
Lehigh Valley 2-Month-Old On Ventilator In ICU Prompts Wave Of Community Support
Support is on the rise for Calliope, a beloved two-month-old infant from the Lehigh Valley who is on a ventilator struggling to breathe in the ICU. Kelsey Simms of Easton has been out of work to care for her daughter, Calliope Lillian, who has been on a ventilator in the ICU of a local hospital to deal with breathing problems since before Thanksgiving, according to a GoFundMe launched for her support. While Calliope, the youngest sister of three older brothers, is "slowly progressing," she also faces the challenge of being weaned off of the narcotics and benzodiazepines she was taking, Simm…
Franklin PA
News
Penguins Defenseman Kris Letang 'Out Indefinitely' After 2nd Stroke: NHL
The Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is out indefinitely after suffering a second stroke on Monday, Nov. 28, according to an announcement by General Manager Ron Hextall to the National Hockey League on Wednesday. The 35-year-old father of two is "not experiencing any lasting effects of the stroke and will continue to undergo a series of tests over the next week. There will not be any further updates to his condition until all testing is completed and a medical plan is in place," as stated in the Penguins' release to NHL. "Kris reported symptoms to the training staff on Monday and was i…
Yonkers
Obituaries
'Strong, Defiant': Former Election District Leader In Yonkers Dies At 67
A woman who was greatly involved in serving the citizens of Westchester County has died after a brave fight against health complications. Jeannie Palazola of Yonkers died on Friday, Nov. 18 at the age of 67, according to her obituary. Born in 1955, Palazola was passionate about serving in government and politics and was a former Deputy Commissioner of the Westchester County Board of Elections, her obituary said. Palazola also served as a leader of the 12th Ward election district in Yonkers, as well as a Vice Chair for the Westchester County Democratic Committee,…
Baltimore
Lifestyle
Maryland Takes Top Spot For States With Best Gender Equality, Education According To New Report
Maryland has earned the spot for best in the nation in for gender parity, reports US News. Maryland has taken the top spot overall in the study's education category, placing first for lower disparities for eighth graders in math and reading scores, and third for four-year public college graduation rates. The state has even made sure to prioritize K-12 education throughout the years, with both Democratic and Republican leaders, the report continues. The state also ranks number four in balanced representation and power. The study shows that states in the Northeast, West Coast, and to the west…
Baltimore
Police & Fire
Woman Smoking While On Oxygen Airlifted To Maryland Hospital After Fire Breaks Out: Officials
A Maryland homeowner had to be airlifted to an area hospital after suffering burns when a fire broke out while she was smoking and on oxygen, according to the state’s fire marshal. First responders were dispatched to a Wicomico County home on Windy Hill Circle in Delmar shortly before 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, where there was a reported fire that broke out inside a two-story residence. A team of 10 firefighters from the Delmar Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene and had the flames knocked down within 15 minutes, officials said. One occupant of the residence was flown to Bayv…
New Rochelle
Lifestyle
Sun River Health Infectious Disease Specialist Shares Tips On Navigating Monkeypox
With news stories on monkeypox cases rising in New York, especially in New York City, many are concerned about how this disease is spread, how to recognize it, and how to prevent it. What is monkeypox? The monkeypox virus belongs to the pox group of viruses. This group also includes smallpox, but it is important to note that monkeypox is not the same as smallpox. Monkeypox also has nothing to do with chickenpox, which is part of a different family of viruses. What are the symptoms of monkeypox? The monkeypox virus incubates for between five and 21 days before presenting with fever, chill…
Rivertowns
Lifestyle
Latest Nutritional Insights: Fighting COVID Through Nutrition & Making Sense Of Diets
St. John's Riverside Hospital presents The Great Diet Dilemma.
New Haven
Lifestyle
These Connecticut Counties Among Healthiest In Nation, New Report Says
When it comes to the healthiest locales in the United States, several counties in Connecticut are faring quite well, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The outlet analyzed nearly 3,000 US counties on metrics it said shape and show the health of a community, like public safety, access to healthcare, educational equity, income, housing affordability, food availability, and nutrition. Analysts then used that data to rank the 500 healthiest communities in the country across 10 categories on a scale of zero to 100. In Connecticut, Middlesex County was ranked healt…
Norfolk
News
Coffee Linked To Lower Risk Of Dying, New Study Says
Need some coffee before you're ready to get going each morning? Well, a new study says that cup of Joe may have some even bigger benefits. In fact, it may be linked to a lower risk of dying, according to a study that just published in The Annals of Internal Medicine. The study found that those who drank between 1.5 to 3.5 cups of coffee per day, with or without sugar, were up to 30 percent less likely to die during the study period than those who didn’t drink coffee. The study examined information from more than 170,000 people between the ages of 37 and 73 from a medical database in…
Baltimore
News
Baltimore Teen's Mysterious Death On School Trip Leaves Parents Living 'Horrific Nightmare'
The parents of a 13-year-old Baltimore boy are desperately seeking answers after he suffered a medical emergency and died during a field trip. Baltimore City Schools officials told WBALTV that Baltimore Montessori School student Athumani Brown was participating in an activity at The NorthBay Adventure Camp in Cecil County, when he suffered a "significant" medical episode. The boy's mom, Dionn Brown, said in a Tweet that her son was happy and healthy. :: I dont have the words. Every mother’s horrific nightmare. My baby left happy, healthy, & smiling for a 7th grade trip to NorthBay …
Lebanon
News
PA Lt. Governor John Fetterman Suffers Stroke Amid Campaign For Senate
Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman suffered a stroke over the weekend, he said in an announcement. Following a series of campaign events, the Democratic Senate candidate was admitted to Lancaster General Hospital at his wife's urging, he said in a statement. "On Friday it finally caught up with me," he said. "I had a stroke that was caused by a clot from my heart being in an A-fib rhythm for too long. Fortunately, Gisele spotted the symptoms and got me to the hospital within minutes. On Friday, I wasn’t feeling well, so I went to the hospital to get checked out. I didn’t want t…
Ulster Sullivan
Lifestyle
Avoiding An Asthma Attack
It isn’t always clear why some people have asthma and others don’t. However, what we do know is that it’s probably due to a combination of environment and genetics. Asthma can’t be cured, but its symptoms can be controlled. Let’s talk about what asthma is, what triggers it, and how to prevent having an asthma attack. What is Asthma? Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus. This makes breathing difficult, and triggers coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is an annoyance, while for others, it can be a major issue tha…
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