In a culture that worships celebrities and amplifies their words and actions, the coronavirus pandemic has presented an opportunity for some to apply and others to confuse. Even after over 635,000 have died in the U.S. as a result of the coronavirus, some celebrities have continued to loudly protest against the advice of doctors and other medical professionals. Over 4.5 million around the world have died as a result of the pandemic. This week, anti-mask and anti-vaxxer celebr

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mondaire Jones (D-NY), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) introduced a bill to create a United States Postal Service (USPS) stamp commemorating civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, coinciding with the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington and the anniversary of Rustin’s death. “Bayard Rustin was a leader in the movement for civil rights and a champion for LGBTQ+ justice,” said Congressman

(White Plains, NY) – The Westchester County Youth Bureau is requesting proposals from qualified proposers to conduct a countywide Community Needs Assessment specific to children, youth, and families. The Needs Assessment will serve to identify existing resources, assess persistent needs, emerging trends, and detect gaps in services. The proposal due date is September 30, 2021 at 4:00 pm. County Executive George Latimer stated: “Given the ripple effect of Covid-19 and the ongo

(White Plains, NY) -- The Construction Career Fair held on August 25, 2021 at NY Power Authority in White Plains drew nearly 200 job seekers to learn about current employment opportunities in construction. Among the job opportunities available to attendees were those for: laborers, carpenters, plumbers, painters, drivers, electricians, sheetrockers, building maintenance, security and masonry. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “The turnout at the Construction C

Dear Colleeagues: We now know there’s been a transition of power, the resignation of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the swearing in of Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul as the 57th Governor of the state of New York. As of last evening, Governor Hochul informed us she was appointing Senator Brian Benjamin to the office of Lieutenant Governor. As you know we’ve worked closely with Senator Benjamin on several criminal justice reform bills. He also was on our panel at our 2019 State

In a blunt – perhaps troubling – assessment about the need for a third vaccine shot, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said the agency examined numerous cohorts through the end of July, and early August, and three points are now clear: “First, vaccine-induced protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection begins to decrease over time. Second, vaccine effectiveness against severe disease, hospitalization, and death remains relatively high. And