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September 16, 2022 | Vol. 10, Number 37 | www.ryecityreview.com
First positive West Nile Virus case in Westchester
I AM WOMAN! Members of Rye Neck’s girls fall sports teams participate in a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Panthers organized a day to commemorate the historic law and recognize a proud tradition of girls sports at the high school. For story, see page 15. Photo/Mike Smith
Westchester County marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 attacks at annual ceremony in Valhalla Overlooking both The Rising Memorial and the recently added Westchester County 9/11 First Responders Memorial, Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined with County residents to mark the solemn 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Latimer said: “Twenty-one years have passed since that tragic day. Twenty-one years of a new world. While we have all have had our own experiences since that day, it is our shared experience that still brings us together. Since that shared experience, we have new loved ones to mourn due to that day, and this year we honor them by adding 25 additional names to the 9/11 First Responders Memorial. We mourn, remember and continually say the names of those we have lost, for they will never be forgotten.” The county’s ceremony, emceed by News12 Journalist Lisa LaRocca and overlooking the beautiful Kensico Dam, was a service marked with moving speeches, music and solemn prayers by Reverend Tim Dalton, Imam Shaffieq Chace, and Rabbi Scott Weiner. LaRocca said: “I’ve spent just about every 9/11 anniversary reporting live from
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Westchester County has learned of its first human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was confirmed in an Elmsford resident with multiple underlying medical conditions.
Westchester County has learned of its first human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was confirmed in an Elmsford resident with multiple underlying medical conditions, who is recovering at home. “This first case of West Nile Virus should remind us all to take precautions against mosquito bites by removing standing water from our property, especially after recent heavy rain and flooding, and using repellents when we spend time outdoors, especially from dusk to dawn, when mosquitoes are most active,” said county Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler. West Nile Virus infection most often causes a mild or moderate flu-like illness, but can be more serious particularly for people 60 and older, and those with other health complications. In 2021 and 2020, three people were diagnosed with West Nile Virus, and in 2019, one
Westchester County resident had the virus. The Westchester County Department of Health evaluated standing water around the resident’s home and nearby catch basins, and treated those with larvicide as needed. Residents should inspect their property and remove any standing water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.Residents who notice large areas of standing water on public property should report them to the Westchester County Department of Health at 813-5000. Throughout the season, the Westchester County Health Department traps and tests mosquitoes to track the presence of mosquito-borne viruses. For more ideas on how to reduce the mosquito population near your home, go to https://health.westchestergov.com/ west-nile-virus