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As Winter Flu Strikes Hard, Westchester Battles Back With Free Shots
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Lots of Westchester residents don't need to be told the flu is hitting hard this year while they are suffering from running, stuffy noses, coughing, sore throats, and fevers.
In a typical year, Westchester experiences roughly 90,000 cases of influenza and 60,000 cases of the Norovirus during the flu season, which runs from October to as late as May, said Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler.
On Tuesday, the Federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said New York is experiencing epidemic flu activity.
Amler said flu symptoms include fever, body aches, cough, s…
Community Rallies For Pearl River Family Devastated By House Fire
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Pearl River's Meg Higgins heard a spark behind her couch on Wednesday morning and within minutes the multi-family home she lived in was up in flames.
Hours later, the home was uninhabitable, leaving Higgins, who grew up in Ridgewood, and her nine-year-old daughter homeless.
Luckily, no one was hurt, including their dog and cat, but after losing everything, a family member decided to start a GoFundMe page in order to help the two replace their clothes, furniture, and other necessities.
Within hours, the site had raised more than $15,000, $5,000 more than the $10,00…
Tyrone Harris, 46, Of Nyack
NYACK, N.Y. -- Tyrone Harris, 46, of Nyack, a local organizer of the Hudson Valley AFL-CIO, died Monday.
Harris, who worked as an administrative organizer of the Montefiore Division, was dedicated and fought hard for workers’ rights and improving the lives of members, said officials with the organization.
A wake will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, with the funeral following from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Pilgrim Baptist Church, 80 North Franklin St., Nyack.
Condolences may be sent to 1199SEIU UHE (Montefiore Division), 330 W. 42nd St., 7th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10036.
