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Raking in Profits: The Startup Turning Autumn's Trash into Eco-Treasure

Is the future of paper production hiding in your garden? Hold onto your rakes, folks! We've got an incredible story that's rustling up excitement in the world of eco-innovation. Releaf Paper, a startup with roots in Ukraine and branches spreading across Europe, is turning over a new leaf in paper production! These ingenious entrepreneurs are scooping up the very leaves you've been battling each fall. With a dash of innovation and a sprinkle of green thinking, they're transforming this urban "waste" into everything from shopping bags to office supplies. How many trees could your fallen leaves save this year?

Splash Alert: How Our Local Hospital Turned a Flood into a Triumph

How would you react to an indoor rain shower during your check-up? At White Plains Hospital, this became reality when a malfunctioning sprinkler flooded an entire wing! But instead of panic, we witnessed an impressive display of teamwork. Staff sprang into action, swiftly relocating patients to safe, dry areas. This unexpected deluge tested our healthcare heroes, revealing their crisis-management skills. From the outside, you'd never guess the watery drama unfolding within.

Silent Invader Strikes Westchester: Is Your Backyard a Breeding Ground?

Is your backyard a secret mosquito breeding ground? Westchester County has just reported its first West Nile Virus cases of 2024, and they're earlier than ever! This mosquito-borne menace has already infected residents in New Rochelle and Mount Vernon, sending shockwaves through our community. This virus often mimics a mild flu, it can pack a serious punch for our over-65 neighbors and those with underlying health conditions. Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler is sounding the alarm, urging us all to become mosquito-fighting superheroes in our own backyards. Could your forgotten flowerpot be a viral hotspot?

Become a neighborhood hero by reporting large areas of standing water to the County Health Department at (914) 813-5000.

Here’s how you can do your part and protect your family:

• Empty birdbaths and plant trays twice a week.

• Clean pools and hot tubs. Cover when not using.

• Remove items that hold water from your yard.

• Make holes in the bottom of outdoor recycling bins.

• Cover trash cans to keep rain out.

• Wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors.

• Use mosquito repellent on exposed skin.

• Install or repair window and door screens.

• Avoid being outside at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

• Keep grass cut short and trim bushes.

Nature's Beauty Turns Treacherous: The Croton Dam's Double Rescue Shock

Are our local landmarks turning into unexpected hazards? The picturesque Croton Dam, a favorite spot for many, has suddenly become the scene of not one, but two dramatic rescues in a single week! First, a man was pulled from rushing waters, and now, a daring rope rescue of an injured teen. Our fearless first responders sprang into action, saving a stranded teenager with a leg injury on the treacherous trail to Croton Gorge Park. What's behind this surge of perilous incidents at our cherished local attraction?

Ready, Set, Crawl! Greenburgh's Cutest Competition Returns

Parents and grandparents, are you ready to unleash your tot's inner athlete? Registration is now open for the most adorable athletic event of the year! The Greenburgh Diaper Dash is set to transform AF Veteran Park into a mini Olympic stadium on Sunday, September 1st at 10:30 AM. Calling all pint-sized speedsters under two years old to show off their crawling or toddling prowess. It's not just a race, it's a heartwarming spectacle that could be the start of something big. Are you ready to witness the birth of a future champion?

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