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May 6, 2021
County Executive George Latimer saluted Westchester s firefighters today for the courageous and skillful service they continually provide across the County, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic this past year.
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Let s go! Every day firefighters go out and risk their lives to protect property and life. Any of us who have ever been proximate to a fire realize the bravery that it takes to run to the fire when the rest of us as civilians run from the fire as fast as we can, Latimer said. We really respect them and on this day we want to honor them.
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Westchester continues to ramp up its vaccination program, with thousands more completing the series as the county recovers from the latest surge of the virus.
There have now been 223,878 vaccinations administered at the Westchester County Center, 53,976 at the Yonkers Armory, and 47,581 at Westchester County Department of Health sites as of Thursday, April 29, while officials said that Westchester is also teaming with local volunteer companies to continue its homebound vaccination program.
A total of 325,435 first and second doses have been administered in Westchester since the program began earlier this year.
According to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, more than 30 percent of Westchester s population has completed the vaccination series and the area is trending better than the state.
Latimer Salutes Westchester’s Fire Service in Advance of International Firefighters Day Written by Westchester County
County Executive George Latimer saluted Westchester’s firefighters today for the courageous and skillful service they continually provide across the County, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic this past year.
“Every day firefighters go out and risk their lives to protect property and life. Any of us who have ever been proximate to a fire realize the bravery that it takes to run to the fire when the rest of us as civilians run from the fire as fast as we can,” Latimer said. “We really respect them and on this day we want to honor them.”
Westchester Recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month Written by Westchester County
On May 3, Westchester County Executive George Latimer will officially launch May as “Mental Health Awareness Month.” Latimer announced the annual recognition would appear in digital form outside the Westchester County Center for the month of May, as well as display a banner in the main lobby of the Michaelian Office Building.
Latimer said: “This is one of the few opportunities I get as County Executive to officially declare May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Westchester. The importance of this event is obviously good mental health, which is more relevant today than ever as we face this pandemic as a community. There is a stigma that is often attached to mental health needs, and we need to take this opportunity to promote wellness and resilience. I am very proud of all the wonderful work that is being done by our County departments, our not-for-profits and private clini
Westchester continues to ramp up its vaccination program, with thousands more completing the series as the county recovers from the latest surge of the virus.There have now been 223,878 vaccinations administered at the Westchester County C…