County Exec, Mayor Visit Businesses In New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — In an effort to show that businesses still function in part of the county at the center of several cases of the new coronavirus, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson will be visited businesses in the Wykagyl part of the New Rochelle Thursday. Eighteen confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in Westchester County, all of which are related to contact with a 50-year-old New Rochelle man.

The man was confirmed to have the virus Tuesday. State health officials said he continues to recover in a New York City hospital.

During a news conference at Eden Wok, a kosher restaurant on North Avenue, Latimer said he stands with New Rochelle.

"We must remember who we are – the county is a wonderful tapestry of people from many different backgrounds, religions and languages. Events like this one can cause stress and anxiety which can lead to biases against those of specific ethnicities or countries of origin," he said.

"Please remember that we are all co-workers, neighbors, schoolmates, fellow community members, and be kind to one another,” Latimer said.

Bramson said it was a moment for the entire community to come together, and especially to lift up the residents and businesses that are bearing the heaviest burdens.

"I am proud to support the Wykagyl neighborhood as a shopper, diner and friend and encourage others in our city and region to demonstrate their own support and confidence," he said.

Watch full press conference here.

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