Written by Frank Bastone, Pinnacle Trips
COVID-19 Vaccine Experience
The first day the over 75 vaccine schedule was available online, I immediately took to the internet to schedule my 94 year old Dad. My technology background coupled with the multitude of sold-out rock concert ticket purchases prepared me for this quest. My internet searches navigating through the multiple websites proved successful when I landed a 5:15 PM appointment on January 24 at the Westchester County Center.
My Dad and I arrived there about 20 minutes early which proved to be a wise move.
He has mobility issues, so I pulled up to the front of the County Center to be greeted by the White Plains police and the Army National Guard. They were extremely pleasant and helpful as they provided my Dad a wheelchair and escorted him up the ramp to the building’s entrance lobby. I proceeded to park my car in the East parking lot located straight across the Bronx River Parkway. FYI, the former parkin
Westchester County s Asian American Advisory Board Holds First Meeting Written by Westchester County
First monthly meeting of 2021 held January 21
Celebrated traditions, philosophy and customs weren’t the only connection bringing together Westchester County’s Asian American Advisory Board. The group held its first meeting of the year on January 21, brainstorming ways to help shape policies impacting their community.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed off on the creation of the board as a part of his continued dedication to ensuring everyone living here has a voice in County government.
Latimer said: “We want our neighbors to give insight on matters of policy in Westchester. We want to make sure everyone’s voices are heard and the County reflects the robust diversity building communities here.”
Latimer Appoints Martha Lopez to Senior Position Written by Westchester County
Director of Minority and Women-Owned Business Development
Westchester County Executive George Latimer is proud to announce the promotion of Martha Lopez to serve as Director of Minority and Women-owned Business Development.
Lopez, who from 2001 to 2009 served as the Director for Hispanic Affairs for Westchester County and currently serves as Director of Program and Policy for MWBE and Immigrant Affairs, will begin her new role on February 1, 2021
Latimer said: “Martha is a consistent advocate for improving the lives of Westchester residents – both while on the County team and in her personal life. This new role will allow her to expand her opportunities to serve our community and make real, tangible, positive change in the lives of the people who call Westchester home.”
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It took about two days of constant phone calls, emails with friends and acquaintances and social media posts for Margo Schlanger to figure out how to successfully secure a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for her 82-year-old father. The first day he became eligible for a vaccine, the Westchester resident filled out a form on the state website that pulled up a list of possible vaccination sites. But calls to each location proved unsuccessful – they were confused why they were listed, had no doses at the time or didn’t respond. He couldn’t get through to the state’s hotline for advice.
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