Yorktown Heights, NY – Every 15 minutes in America, someone dies in a traffic accident, according to the AAA Foundation. In 2015, 3,477 people were killed as the result of a distracted driver. Fatalities include drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and every other kind of road user. In an effort to keep our local roadways safe, […]
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The opioid epidemic is devastating communities across America. According to Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, deaths from opioids have increased 200% between 2010 and 2015 in Westchester. More Americans die from drug overdoses than in car crashes, and this increasing trend is driven by prescription painkillers. In 2012, the Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) and […]
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Helping Yorktown Stay Safe: Senator Murphy’s Shed the Meds Keeps hazardous drugs off the streets The sales of prescription having quadrupled since 1999. Sadly, so have the number of deaths from overdoses related to prescription opioids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Opioids (including prescription opioids and heroin) killed more than 33,000 […]
A smooth transition from summer days to a school routine is very important for you and your child’s education. Here are some tips on how to have a successful school year: START STRONG! Go into the first marking period with high goals and expectations for yourself. Set a plan for staying after school so you […]
The end of summer is traditionally marked by the Labor Day holiday, a time for our country to reflect on the hard work of our fellow Americans. The long weekend is typically celebrated through picnics, pool parties, and barbecues, as families and friends enjoy the last few days of summer before fall and winter approach. […]
Youth Court registration is now open for the 2017-2018 school year! Limited spots available. Register now! Youth Court, founded in 2007, is based on the national program developed by the Federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. This program offers teens comprehensive training overseen by professionals in the field, including judges, attorneys, members of […]
Kids see bullying every day – in the cafeteria, on the playground, and at camp. They want to help, but don’t know how. With the following tips, you can help teach them how to be more than a bystander. Be Their Friend. Children can help someone who’s been bullied by being nice to them – […]
Families come in all shapes and sizes. No matter how your family is shaped, it is important that you share regular meals with the people who are closest to you. Family dinners are great ways to connect to your loved ones without the distractions of everyday life. Turn off your cell phones and televisions and […]