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COVID-19 cases in town as of Wednesday, May 6

This week, Westchester County released data that showcases the active number of COVID-19 cases in each municipality.

Addressing patients placed ‘on hold’ during the coronavirus pandemic

Amid a pandemic that has virtually everyone in the New York metropolitan area worried about becoming infected with the coronavirus, regardless of economic status, many of those individuals facing housing, food or socioeconomic insecurities often feel like their lives have been effectively placed “on hold.” 

COVID-19 cases in town as of Wednesday, Apr. 29

There are now over 1,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Villages of Rye Brook and Port Chester. 

No penalties for taxpayers suffering financial loss

Westchester County Executive George Latimer received clearance from Governor Andrew Cuomo last week through an executive order to remove late payment penalties on property taxes until July 15.

COVID-19 cases in town as of Wednesday, Apr. 22

This past week, Port Chester saw a significant increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19. 

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.