Cortlandt, Peekskill Coronavirus Updates: Almost 200 Cases

MARCH 31 — Westchester County has 9,967 cases of new coronavirus, according to the update Tuesday morning by the New York state Health Department. Of those, 103 were confirmed in Cortlandt and 73 in Peekskill.

The local numbers reflect the actual residents of the municipality, not “zip code” residents who live in an adjacent community, county officials said. In addition to confirming those anomalies, the county lags state number by as much as three days, due to state release of data to the county only after the tested individual has been informed of their status.

Here are the county's statistics as of Tuesday afternoon:

• Buchanan 4
• Cortlandt 99
• Peekskill 73

In his daily news briefing, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the number of cases statewide had risen to 75,795 by Tuesday morning. Of those, 4,975 who were sick enough to be hospitalized have been discharged.

The height of the outbreak is predicted to hit in 7-14 days in New York City and shortly thereafter in Westchester County and on Long Island.

SEE:

• NY Coronavirus: LI, Westchester, NYC Hospitals Must Cooperate
• Coronavirus: Westchester Could Be 2nd NY Location To Peak

PEEKSKILL, NY — Effective April 2020 all Cortlandt town Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals Public Meetings will be held via Zoom. The agendas for each meeting will be posted on line a week before the meeting and if anyone from the public would like to comment on agenda items the comments can be submitted to the appropriate board prior to the meetings. The comments will be put into the record at the meeting and responded to via email. All PUBLIC HEARINGS have been suspended until May 2020. Check the Town website for updates.

The new coronavirus outbreak in New York and across the nation is having vast impacts in Westchester County, including the closure of schools, most businesses and houses of worship. Restaurants have had to limit business to take-out and delivery.

The number of cases of the illness caused by the virus, known as COVID-19, continue to rise and additional measures continue to be announced.

• NY Coronavirus Wrecking State And Local School Budgets: Cuomo

New York State has been put on PAUSE: all non-essential workers are directed to work from home and everyone has been required to maintain a 6-foot distance from others in public. Non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled. Sick individuals should not leave their home unless to receive medical care and only after a telehealth visit to determine if leaving the home is in the best interest of their health.

Here are the latest local updates:

SCHOOLS

All schools in New York will remain closed through at least April 15 in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, state officials said.

SEE: NY Schools To Close 2 More Weeks; Peak Cases Expected In 21 Days

All 2020 NYSSMA solo festivals and major ensemble festivals are cancelled.

Peekskill

In Peekskill, breakfast and lunch "grab and go" bags will be served Monday - Friday to any Peekskill student to bring home. As of March 30, pick-up locations will be combined to include only the Oakside and Peekskill High School sites. Distribution will take place in these two school building parking lots. Families can visit either site. You will be asked to share the names of all of your school-aged children. Oakside Elementary: 10 a.m. -12:00 p.m. High School: 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. During the scheduled Spring Recess, meals will be available Monday, April 6 thru Thursday, April 9 ONLY. There will be NO meal service on Friday, April 10.

Click here for Peekskill's online learning resources.

Hendrick-Hudson

• Digital Learning Guide
• Superintendent Audio Update: 03-24-2020

Lakeland

Lakeland Schools will observe the scheduled Spring Recess April 6 - 13. The recess will be a time for teachers and staff to take some time for their families, and they will not be required to send assignments during those days.

The food distribution program continues and the Children's Center program for health care workers and first responders will continue except for April 9 and 10, which are official school holidays. Also, Feeding Westchester will provide pre-packaged food for those who need it, starting at 3 p.m. April 1 at George Washington Elementary School. Patrons should stay in their cars, and food will be brought to you. If walking to the site, please maintain the social distancing of at least six feet.

BUSINESSES

A webinar on eCommerce and how to complete the Small Business Administration's disaster loan application will be held at 11 a.m. March 31. Link: https://www.facebook.com/hvgat... Host: Deb Milone, President, Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce.

AGENCIES

Hudson Valley Honor Flights Postponed Due To New Coronavirus

GOVERNMENT

Cortlandt

All Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board meetings, as well as council and committee meetings are cancelled until the end of March.

The Cortlandt Supervisor and Town Board will hold a work shop – conference call at 2 p.m. March 30. The purpose of the conference call is to discuss the Coronavirus response. If you would like to join the call please contact the Supervisor’s Office at (914) 734-1002 for the conference call information.

Peekskill

While essential staff are still at work in City of Peekskill buildings, the doors of City Hall and other City buildings are closed to public visitors to limit exposure. In general, services are available by phone, online and by mail. The same applies to other City offices and buildings (Recreation, Central Fire House). including details on program suspensions, upcoming meetings, department contacts and more.