White Plains Hospital Orthopedic Surgeon Shares Winter Safety Tips

Dr. Daniel Markowicz, orthopedic surgeon at White Plains Hospital, is providing tips to stay safe during the cold weather months in White Plains Hospital's newsletter. Markowicz reminds residents to be safe when shoveling and not to shovel in the mornings until your body has fully woken up.

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Saw Mill Club Experts Stress The Importance Of Keeping A Training Log

Saw Mill Club experts are weighing in on the significance of keeping a record of workouts and personalizing the log through wellness applications on smartphones on Saw Mill Club's blog. Experts at Saw Mill Club believe that keeping a training log allows individuals to be accountable, motivated and to avoid potential pit falls.

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Louis Larca, 95, Of Armonk

He is survived by his three daughters, Christine Larca Zarkowsky , of Ridgefield, Conn.; Kathy Larca, of Brewster; and Lisa Larca Grosz of Brewster; four grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

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White Plains Hospital Cardiologist Weighs In On How To Reduce Heart Disease

Dr. Jeannette Yuen, cardiologist at White Plains Hospital and director of Echocardiography at the Scarsdale Medical Group, is suggesting seven ways to reduce risks for heart and cardiovascular disease in White Plains Hospital's newsletter. February is American Heart Month, and the tips given by Yuen, such as exercising and quitting smoking, can help reduce the risks for heart disease.

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Kick Off Weekend Workouts At Saw Mill Club's Yoga Happy Hour

Residents can kick their weekends into gear at Saw Mill Club's Yoga Happy Hour which features an upbeat vinyasa flow on Fridays from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants will practice moves, play with arm balances and inversions in a warm room. Music choice varies on instructor.

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Armonk Eighth-Grade Basketball Team Celebrates Undefeated Season

The team, which plays in the Eighth-Grade B division of the Tri-County Basketball League, finished the regular season at 14-0. Playoff games begin on March 1 with the semifinals taking place at the College of New Rochelle.

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White Plains Hospital NICU Receives 25 Infant CPR Anytime Kits

White Plains Hospital's Mastronardi Neonatal Intensive Care Unit received 25 Infant CPR Anytime kits as part of a strategic partnership between White Plains Hospital and the American Heart Association. The kits will be distributed free of charge to new parents who have infants in the NICU at the Hospital.

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Officials In North Castle Weigh Taking Over Armonk Pool

Town officials in North Castle are mulling over a proposal to take over operations of the Anita Louise Ehrman Pool in Armonk, according to the Northern Westchester Examiner. Officials don't expect stewardship of the pool to be a profitable venture, but also want to ensure that doing so wouldn't be a financial drain on the town, the Northern Westchester Examiner reported.

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Northern Westchester Hospital Presents Its FORCE Cancer Support Meeting

Northern Westchester Hospital is hosting a FORCE Support Meeting for those with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer or who have tested positive for a BRCA mutation on Wednesday, Feb. 25. There are many new discoveries in BRCA-related genetics -- Nancy Cohen, MS, CGC, cancer genetic counselor at NWH will attend to answer questions. Come and ask your questions.

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Armonk Could See Up To 4 Inches Of Snow Through Sunday

The recent arctic blast will be further compounded over the weekend with yet another shot of snow in Westchester County. Precipitation will continue through Saturday night and into Sunday with snow and freezing rain changing over to all rain later in the day when temperatures rise above freezing.

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Armonk Lays Claim To At Least One Oscar Winner

Mount Vernon resident Denzel Washington has been nominated for six Academy Awards for his roles in "Cry Freedom," "Glory," "Malcom X," "The Hurricane," "Training Day," and "Flight," winning for "Glory" and "Training Day." Bedford couple Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones both have Academy Awards.

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Pace's Hackett Reaches 1,000 Points In Win Against Southern Connecticut

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. Pace University women's basketball senior Margo Hackett, who is a Pawling High School graduate, became the 26th player ever to reach 1,000 points as the Setters defeated Southern Connecticut by a score of 61-57 on Wednesday. During her historic night, Hackett scored 15 points with six rebounds and four assists while swiping a pair of steals.

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Chappaqua's Solomon Co-Hosts NWH Speaker Series On Adolescent Health

Lauren Solomon, Chappaqua resident, community volunteer and FlyBarre exercise instructor at Flywheel Sports in Scarsdale, will be serve as a co-host for Northern Westchester Hospital's speaker series on adolescent health and the HPV vaccine on Thursday, Feb. 26. This discussion, part of the hospital's ongoing speaker series, will focus on general health care for adolescents and answer questions regarding age-related issues for boys and girls. There will also be an overview of the human papillomavirus and the latest data regarding the HPV vaccine and answer questions about its impact on adolescent health.

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Chappaqua's Gefsky Co-Hosts NWH Speaker Series On Adolescent Health

Jennifer Gefsky, Chappaqua resident and fitness instructor at Flywheel Sports in Scarsdale, will be serve as a co-host for Northern Westchester Hospital's speaker series on adolescent health and the HPV vaccine on Thursday, Feb. 26. This discussion, part of the hospital's ongoing speaker series, will focus on general health care for adolescents and answer questions regarding age-related issues for boys and girls. There will also be an overview of the human papillomavirus and the latest data regarding the HPV vaccine and answer questions about its impact on adolescent health.

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Armonk Will See Sub-Zero Wind Chills After Latest Round Of Snow

After another quick blast of snow, Westchester residents will now have to deal with another shot of arctic air that will push wind chills well below zero on Thursday night into Friday. Snow showers could linger overnight, but the major concern will be the temperature, which is expected to drop to around 3 degrees.

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Handmade Valentines From Armonk Youngsters Warm Hearts Of Veterans

"How am I going to explain to my wife that I got two Valentine's cards this year?" Korean War veteran Rayot DiFate of West Harrison asked Caroline Kelly, a Byram Hills seventh-grader, as she handed him a card with hearts on it Wednesday. Kelly, president of the H.C. Crittenden Middle School VIP/Leo Service Club in Armonk, got the joke and smiled.

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NWH Provides Heart-Healthy Treats To Share With Valentines

Northern Westchester Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The Armonk Daily Voice.

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Pace Men's Basketball Presents Its Annual Alumni Day

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. The Pace University men's basketball program will host its annual men's basketball alumni day, as part of the Setters' home Northeast-10 Conference match-up with Adelphi University on Saturday, Feb. 21. All men's basketball alumni are invited to attend the game, reconnect with former teammates and cheer on the current team. The festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. when Pace tips off against the Adelphi Panthers in the Goldstein Fitness Center.

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White Plains Hospital Plans To Open Outpatient Facility In Armonk

White Plains Hospital has announced that it will open a multi-specialty outpatient medical facility in Armonk, New York later this year. Located at 99 Business Park Drive adjacent to the Equinox Fitness Center, the 24,000 square-foot space is the first White Plains Hospital satellite practice and imaging center in the Northern Westchester area.

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Northern Westchester Hospital Supports Wear Red Day For Heart Disease

Northern Westchester Hospital staff and employees wore red to raise awareness of the dangers of heart disease on Friday in honor of National Wear Red Day and Go Red For Women day. National Wear Red Day is held on the first Friday in February to raise awareness about heart disease being the number one killer of women.

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Daily Voice Leaders: Pace President Stephen Friedman

In addition to two new residences halls, Pace's student center is being completely rebuilt along with the dining and athletic facilities. The Pace Master Plan is among the topics Friedman discussed with Daily Voice Founder and CEO Carll Tucker in the first installment of a new series "Daily Voice Leaders," which spotlights many of the key decision makers in Westchester County.

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Town Board Approves Path For The Disabled At New Armonk Gazebo

The North Castle Town Board has given its approval to add a walkway for physically disabled visitors to a proposed rebuild of the Wampus Brook Park gazebo in Armonk. The approved version involves a path with an earthen elevation rise to the structure itself.

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Beware Of Icy Roads, Sidewalks With Below-Zero Wind Chills In Armonk

The wintry mix of precipitation that brought nearly a foot of snow to parts of Westchester will finally exit the area overnight. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 1 a.m. Tuesday, with snow ending from west to east before midnight, according to the National Weather Service.

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Pace Law Presents Screening Of 'The Newburgh Sting,' Follow-Up Discussion

The Criminal Justice Institute and Criminal Justice Society at Pace Law School will host a viewing of the HBO documentary film, "The Newburgh Sting" presented by the film's director, David Heilbroner who will lead a follow-up discussion with the attorneys involved in the case on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. The screening will be held in the Moot Court Room at Pace Law School, 78 North Broadway, White Plains. The event is free and open to the public.

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