Program to Take Place December 2 through December 6 Throughout the County.
(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced that “Keys to Safe Driving” – a series of five free sessions sponsored by the County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) – will take place during Older Driver Safety Week from December 2 through December 6, 2024.
These free, in-person sessions have been presented by DSPS’ Older Driver Coalition for over 20 years. They offer tools, tips and techniques for older drivers to stay on the road as safely as possible, for as long as possible. The Program will also explore when it is time to stop driving, and what alternative transportation services are available when seniors decide to relinquish their keys.
Latimer said: “Promoting safe driving for our older adults is particularly important now that we are in the holiday season, with more drivers on the road as well as the potential for inclement weather. We hope that our older adults as well as their families and caregivers take advantage of this informative program to ensure driver, passenger and pedestrian safety now and throughout the year.”
Each of the five sessions will cover similar material. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is preferred. To sign up, please call the contact listed below at the site you would like to attend. SMART Commute staff from Westchester County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) will be at each session to help seniors interested in signing up for the MTA Reduced-Fare MetroCard. For more information, contact Beverly Carter at bdc1@westchestercountyny.gov or (914) 813-6188.
Monday, 12/2 Clinton Street Senior Center, 1A Clinton Street, Pleasantville, NY
Contact: Sarah Johnson
Email: directorseniorservices@
Phone: (914) 769-2021
Tuesday, 12/3 Reformed Church of Bronxville, 180 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Contact: Lisa McGovern
Email: BSC@SCC70.org
Phone: (914) 844-5120
Wednesday, 12/4 Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center, 32 Garibaldi Place, Rye Brook, NY
10 - 11 a.m.
Contact: Liz Rothfeld
Email: ERotfeld@ryebrookny.gov
Phone: (914) 939-7904
Thursday, 12/5 Van Tassell House, 98 Primrose Street, Katonah, NY
11 a.m. – noon
Contact: Princess Guerra
Email: pguerra@somersny.com
Phone: (914) 232-0881
Friday, 12/6 Grinton Will Library, 1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY
11 a.m. – noon
Conference Room
Contact: Kirsten Hashim
Email: kirsten.hashim@yonkersny.gov
(914) 377-6806
Enjoy a wintery wonderland filled with trains, colorful flowers, beautiful botanical displays and twinkling lights.
(Somers, NY) – The Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial in Somers opens Saturday, November 30 through January 5, and it will feature more trains, more exhibits and more holiday fun. And, of course, the jolly man in red himself, Santa, will be on hand to bring cheer to the festivities.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Lasdon’s enchanting holiday exhibits, festive lights and beautifully decorated gardens make it magical at this merry time of year. Its grounds natural beauty blends seamlessly with the holiday cheer to create memorable and heartwarming experiences.”
Westchester Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “Families and friends love the Holidays on the Hill Train Show because it fosters tradition and joy. These moments bring warmth, laughter and a sense of belonging, which let people celebrate love and unity in a special, meaningful way.”
Westchester County Parks Commissioner Kathleen O’Connor said: “Santa brings happiness to all by embodying the spirit of giving, magic and togetherness. For youngsters, he represents wonder, excitement and dreams come true, while adults cherish the nostalgia and warmth of shared customs.
Santa will eagerly hear children’s holiday wishes in his cottage on Conservatory Plaza during scheduled dates and times.
The Conservatory will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring whimsical holiday exhibits that lead to the Conservatory. Once inside, visitors will be surrounded by trains chugging along 12 multi-level tracks that run over bridges, through tunnels, under waterfalls and past quaint holiday scenes. Guests can once again revel in select Twilight Trains nights when the choo-choos will be aglow with radiant luminosity.
The show’s colorful characters and enchanting scenes will include all of Santa’s reindeer and playful snowmen, colorful flowers, beautiful botanical displays and twinkling lights.
Tickets will be sold online only with scheduled viewing times; no tickets will be sold on-site.
Tickets are available through January 5. Admission prices: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (62 and up), $10 ages 2 through 12, and free for children under 24 months.
The exhibit is co-produced by Westchester County Parks and the Friends of Lasdon Park and Arboretum.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum is a Westchester County Park on Route 35 in Somers. The GPS address is 2610 Amawalk Road, Katonah, NY 10536.
For more information and to buy tickets, visit LasdonPark.org or call (914) 864-7268.
Regular weekday service will resume on Friday, November 29.
We wish all of our riders and drivers a Happy Thanksgiving!
For service alerts and bus schedules visit www.westchestergov.com/
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Gives Westchester Weekly Update.
Watch the full News Conference Here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
During the Weekly Westchester Briefing:
WESTCHESTER COUNTY PROMOTES GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT.
Westchester County Department of Health Promotes Tobacco Cessation on November 21.
(White Plains, NY) – It is never too late to quit smoking, and this is underscored by the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 21.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lung cancer kills more people than any other cancer, and cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor. The American Cancer Society promotes the third Thursday in November as the Great American Smokeout, and the Westchester County Department of Health encourages County residents to participate by quitting smoking or vaping.
Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, MD, said: “If you are still smoking or vaping, today is a great time to stop. I urge you to join the Great American Smokeout. Find a support group, and tell your friends and family so they can encourage you.”
Current smokers or those who quit within the past 15 years, but who smoked the equivalent of a pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years, are advised to ask their doctor for an annual lung cancer screening, which is covered by most insurance.
Support for those who want to quit is available with support from County Executive George Latimer’s Westchester Tobacco Free Programs as follows:
Additional resources are as follows:
To reduce youth tobacco use in Westchester, the County Health Department partners with community organizations to support these efforts:
The Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown Police and Pack 22 Tarrytown Cub Scouts are spreading extra holiday cheer this year by supporting families in ne...
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