After a Dutchess County family lost a loved one to the rare Powassan virus, Westchester Medical Center's Dr. Marina Keller, an infectious disease specialist, is urging the public to take precautions against tick bites. Here's how you can protect yourself: ✔️ Avoid wooded areas and tall grass. ✔️Use insect repellent with DEET. ✔️Check yourself and your family for ticks after being outdoors. Thank you to News 12 Westchester for having Dr. Keller on and sharing this important information. (fb)

🚔✨ What an amazing evening at the White Plains Police Department's 42nd Annual National Night Out! Yocasta Alvarez, Selina Penso, and Ajonae Smith, members of our incredible SAAVE (Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Advocacy) team, joined over 50 local service providers at this year's event. It was an honor to connect with White Plains Public Safety Commissioner David Chong and Police Chief Joe Castelli while representing our mission of supporting sexual assault and crime victims. This event embodies our shared commitment to strengthening police-community partnerships and building safer neighborhoods. It was inspiring to see our community come together! 💙 Thank you to White Plains Public Safety for the invitation and for hosting this vital community connection event! (fb)