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Dear Friends,

I want to take a few moments to send some words of comfort and kindness during this most difficult time. The Coronavirus pandemic has forced many Westchester County nursing homes to close their doors to visitors, forced families and friends to say good-bye. We recognize what a challenging time this must be for you and the people that you care for, especially when the future is uncertain.

I want to offer my own personal prayer for the continued health of your residents in this short video (featured above). If you can, please take a minute to play this for them. Let them know that they are not alone. That there are many people who love them, and care a great deal about their well-being.

Before our current health crisis unfolded, I would spend many of my days visiting our local Nursing Homes – to spend a few moments at a birthday party, to play a round of bingo, to share a cookie or two. Those moments always brought a smile to my face.

One day this will all be behind us. In the meantime, take care of yourselves and each other.

George Latimer
Westchester County Executive