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October 14, 2022 | Vol. 10, Number 41 | www.ryecityreview.com
County promotes flu vaccine and COVID booster STREAK
BROKEN! Adrian Tiburicio celebrates as the clock winds down on Harrison’s 22-7 win over Rye on Oct. 8. The Huskies had previously not beaten Rye since 2012. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
The Arc Westchester raises more than $300K The Arc Westchester Foundation, which is dedicated to increasing public awareness and raising financial resources to support The Arc Westchester’s programs and services for children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities, recently hosted its 22nd Annual Golfing for Kids Outing and Tennis Mixer at Knollwood CC, Elmsford, NY. One hundred and fifty golfers and tennis players and 230 reception attendees participated in the event, which raised more than $300,000 to benefit children with autism, Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities supported by The Arc Westchester’s Children’s School for Early Development (Children’s School). Since its inception, Golfing for Kids has raised more than $3 million for the Children’s School. This year’s event honored Polly and Ric Peace and the Country Children’s Center (CCC) with the Community Partner Award for their longstanding partnership with the Children’s School and shared commitment to supporting children with developmental disabilities, and their families. The CCC, founded in 1967, is an independent, 501(c)(3) licensed day care center, providing affordable childcare to all families through a substantial scholarship program. Executive Director, Polly Peace, strongly believes in offering every child the opportunity to experience an environment that is safe and
nurturing, with an academic basis of educational fun. Her commitment to quality daycare and her desire to create innovative program sites has been a team effort alongside her husband, Ric. The Arc Westchester’s Children’s School partnership with Ric and Polly began in 1998 when the CCC opened their first site with an inclusion curriculum for children with developmental disabilities. This innovative model has made a difference in the educational and developmental trajectory of many children. By providing a special education preschool program at a critical period of their development, the students have been able to achieve a level of learning and academic success that would not have been possible without their participation in the inclusion program. Together, the Children’s School and the CCC have bettered the lives of countless families and made a lasting impact on their children. “The Arc Westchester is thankful for its long and successful partnership with Polly, Ric and the CCC for everything they do to support the children with developmental disabilities enrolled in the Children’s School program,” said Nancy Patota, executive director, The Arc Westchester Foundation. “And, we are so very grateful to all of our sponsors, golfers, tennis players and reception attendees who came out today to celebrate our honorees and generously support our mission.”
Flu season is officially upon us, and County Executive George Latimer and Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler are encouraging residents to get vaccinated to remain healthy and safe. The Westchester County Health Department will offer both the flu vaccine and COVID-19 bivalent booster by appointment. Every Monday and Friday in October from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 134 Court St. in White Plains. “As we have seen since over the past two years, COVID-19 infection rates tend to rise during the fall and winter months, and the same goes for transmission of the flu,” Latimer said. “We should all be taking careful precautions to prevent the spread of COVID and the flu, and getting your vaccines will help us do that. It is strongly recommended to get both the bivalent COVID booster and the flu shot at the same time, to better protect yourself from both illnesses.” Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler, added, “Combining vaccines is safe, and it is much more convenient to schedule both at the same time. Children often receive multiple shots at once, and you are much less likely to skip a vaccine if both are given together. Vaccines for flu and COVID-19 offer the best protection we have to fight these diseases, so the sooner you get vaccinated, the better.”
Go to www.westchestergov. com/health to book your vaccine visit. Flu shots are available for anyone age three and older, and high-dose flu vaccine is available for people ages 65 and older. Children may receive a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as they get a flu shot on Friday mornings this month. Bivalent COVID-19 boosters are available for adults and children ages 12 and up who received their most recent COVID-19 vaccine at least two months ago. Additional Health Department Flu and COVID Bivalent Booster vaccine clinics are as follows: Thursday, Oct. 20 2 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Yonkers Riverfront Library Main Entrance Atrium and Children’s Library on Second Floor 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701 Friday, Oct. 28 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Don Bosco Community Center 22 Don Bosco Place, Port Chester, NY 10573 Thursday, Nov. 3 2 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Yonkers Riverfront Library Main Entrance Atrium and Children’s Library on Second Floor 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701