Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for March 26, 2020
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson is continuing to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency along with our partners in Westchester County government. Our top priority is maintaining the safety and well-being of Village residents. To that end, we remind all residents to continue to practice social distancing by maintaining at least six feet distance from others when outside and to avoid gatherings that are larger than 10 people.
State of Emergency Remains in Effect
The Village remains in a state of emergency and the following areas remain closed: Senasqua Park, Black Rock Dog Park and all playgrounds, basketball courts and ballfields. All walking trails and passive parks remain open for enjoyment! Click here for helpful tips from New York State about maintaining social distance while enjoying our parks.
Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health Offers Guidance & Support
The Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH), together with its partner agencies, will be offering guidance and support to Westchester County’s residents as they deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact the DCMH Information, Support and Referral line at (914) 995-1900 or text 914-461-7281 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The following organizations will be partnering with DCMH to provide these services: American Foundation Suicide Prevention – Mid-Hudson Chapter, JED Foundation, Mental Health Association of Westchester, Mental Health Empowerment Project Mind, Body & Spirit Coalition of Westchester, My Sisters’ Place, National Association of Social Workers - Westchester Division, Nonprofit Westchester, Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, St. Vincent’s Crisis Prevention and Response Team, Southern Westchester BOCES Westchester Citizen Therapists Westchester Jewish Community Services, and the Westchester Putnam Peer Support Team.
Westchester County to Offer Child Care Opportunities for the Children of Healthcare Workers and First Responders
In an effort to help assist those on the front lines battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Westchester County is creating opportunities to supply child care for the children of healthcare workers and first responders in Westchester. If you are a Westchester County healthcare worker or first responder seeking child care to be able to go to work, please contact Blanca Lopez at BPL3@westchestergov.com.
Metro-North Railroad to Begin Essential Service Schedule
Metro-North Railroad will be operating on an essential service schedule beginning March 27, 2020. Metro-North will provide hourly service on the Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines, with extra trains added during peak times. Normal weekday capacity will be reduced by about 50% compared to a normal weekday. Starting April 4, Metro-North will provide hourly service while also suspending shuttle service between Wassaic and Southeast on the Upper Harlem line. See Metro-North schedules.
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson has put together a Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) webpage with information for residents that brings together resources from our partners in the community as well as from the County, State, and Federal levels of government. Click here to access it.
On behalf of the Village administration and staff, we want to thank all residents for their cooperation. We know these are difficult times and we appreciate your assistance in helping to keep everyone safe.