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15-Year-Old Innovator Tackles Skin Cancer Treatment: Soap as a Solution?

Could a teenager's innovative idea revolutionize skin cancer treatment? Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old from Virginia, has been named Time magazine's 'Kid of the Year' for his groundbreaking research. Inspired by his experiences in Ethiopia, Bekele developed a soap-based delivery system for imiquimod, a skin cancer treatment drug. His goal is to make treatment more affordable and accessible, potentially reducing costs from $42,000 to just a few dollars. After winning $25,000 in 3M's Young Scientist Challenge, Bekele is now collaborating with researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Could this young scientist's soap be the future of skin cancer treatment?

Major Water Main Work Disrupts Westchester Traffic

How will a crucial infrastructure upgrade affect your daily routine? Westchester, prepare for a traffic shake-up! Veolia's water main installation project is set to impact Putnam Avenue from King Street to Willett Avenue. Expect lane restrictions or full closures on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the next few months. This isn't just routine maintenance - it's a vital upgrade to enhance our water infrastructure. How will this months-long project affect your daily commute?

Pumpkin Paradise Turns 20: Hudson Valley's Blaze Ignites New Wonders

Have you ever seen 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins light up the night? The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is marking its 20th year with a dazzling array of hand-carved pumpkins at Van Cortlandt Manor. This year introduces exciting new features, including a giant Kraken rising from the Croton River and a festive pumpkin birthday cake. For those seeking an extra treat, the new "Gourd & Goblet Tavern" offers a VIP experience. With special anniversary pricing on select evenings, will this be the year you join the thousands mesmerized by this illuminating spectacle?

Double Jackpot Miracle: How Tuckahoe Road Became Yonkers' Luckiest Address

Have you ever wondered about the odds of lightning striking twice? In an extraordinary coincidence, two neighboring businesses on Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers each sold a top-prize winning Take 5 ticket for the September 3rd evening drawing. The ShopRite at 278 Tuckahoe Rd. and a nearby smoke shop at 328 Tuckahoe Rd. each sold a ticket worth $18,004.50. With such an unusual concentration of luck on one street, are you feeling inspired to try your fortune at one of these newly minted "lucky" locations?

Scarsdale's Life-Saving Sunday: Will You Answer the Call?

Ready to transform your Sunday into a day of local heroism? Scarsdale is offering you that chance! On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the Westchester Reform Temple is hosting a Community Blood Drive that could save countless lives. This isn't just any ordinary event - it's a golden opportunity to make a profound impact right in your own backyard. With blood supplies often running critically low, your contribution could be the lifeline someone desperately needs. Are you ready to roll up your sleeve and become a local hero?

To make an appointment, you can visit www.nybc.org/blood or text 732-616-8736.

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