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COVID-19 cases in town as of Wednesday, Apr. 16

While both Rye Brook and Port Chester saw an increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19, it was not as significant as last week’s spike.

Site work begins for train bridge replacement

Metro-North Railroad is preparing to replace the New Haven Line train bridges over Willett Avenue and Highland Street in Port Chester.

COVID-19 cases in town as of Wednesday, Apr. 8

The number of positive COVID-19 cases continued to rise this week as Rye Brook and Port Chester reached a combined total of almost 440 cases. 

Schools closed until end of month

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, Apr. 6, New York schools will remain closed until at least Apr. 29 as the fight to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19 continues. 

Number of COVID-19 cases reaches almost 50 in R.B.

According to Mayor Paul Rosenberg, as of Wednesday, Apr. 1 there were 48 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rye Brook. 

Port Chester COVID-19 cases now over 100

As of Tuesday, Mar. 31, there were 123 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Port Chester. 

$1M Powerball ticket sold in Port Chester

The New York Lottery announced this past Sunday, Mar. 29, one second-prize ticket for the Mar. 28 Powerball drawing was sold in Port Chester. The ticket is worth a guaranteed $1 million.

Sixteen new COVID-19 cases reported in Rye Brook

With cases of novel coronavirus continuing to rise in Westchester, the Village of Rye Brook reported 16 new cases since last week. There is a confirmed total of at least 17 residents who have contracted the virus.

Coronavirus cases rise in Port Chester

Since Thursday, Mar. 19—when the first three COVID-19 cases were announced in the Village of Port Chester—48 more cases have been confirmed, bringing the total number within the Village to 51 as of Wednesday, Mar. 25. 

Zyloware closes Port Chester office

“As a 97-year-old family legacy business, one of our main core beliefs is ‘family first,’” wrote Zyloware Eyewear in an email Tuesday, Mar. 17. 

Wainwright offers online classes

Wainwright House (wainwright.org) is offering online classes in meditation, therapeutic yoga and potentially other subjects.

SPRYE office will remain open; activities cancelled for 2 weeks

As with so many organizations we have struggled with decisions to cancel SPRYE events and programs but will adhere to the recommendations of the CDC and government agencies and cancel all activities for at least the next two weeks. 

Galleria trims operating hours

“The safety and health of our guests, employees and community is always our top priority,” states a press release from the Galleria White Plains. 

Department of Labor extends hours due to influx of unemployment claims

Providing Unemployment Insurance benefits is DOL’s number one priority and everyone who is entitled to UI benefits will receive them in a timely manner. 

Clay Art Center closed thru Mar. 29

Out of an abundance of caution, and to ensure the health and safety of Clay Art Center’s community, the Center has made the decision to close, including their gallery and shop from Saturday, Mar. 14 thru Mar. 29.