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Making of the 9-11 Memorial
It was a four year labor of love that united a
community in grief and in triumph. See the story behind the making of
Westchester's Memorial to the county's residents who died Sept. 11,
2001
Putting the Pieces Together
The Rising is a unique piece of architecture that
required some outside the box thinking to build. See how artists,
contractors, computer experts and others worked together and the
never-before tried techniques they used to make the memorial a reality.
(no narration)
The Rising (the music at 9-11 memorial)
Hear the Bruce Springsteen song that inspired The
Rising memorial as played by Tramps Like Us at the Sept. 10, 2006
unveiling of the memorial.
It’s Like This: Teen Pregnancy
Meet two teenage moms and see how their lives have been changed.
Get an up-close and personal look at two high school students trying to
balance school, work and motherhood. A local pregnancy prevention
program is helping others not make the same mistake.
Trailblazer Awards
Outstanding African Americans are recognized and honored every year.
African American citizens receive Trailblazer awards for their community
contributions each year during Westchester County’s Black History Month
celebration. Meet some previous winners.
How to Prepare for a Hurricane
Fierce winds, high tides: it's not just
in Florida. Hurricane season is upon us. Does your family know how to
prepare in case of a tropical storm or hurricane? This 6-minute video
will show you how.
Youth Violence + Gangs
Gang activity is on the rise in Westchester and across the nation.
An eye-opening look at the growing problem of gang membership in
Westchester County – and it’s not just in the cities. Hear why some kids
find them appealing and what communities can do about it.
Pandemic/Avian Flu
Westchester plans a response to
the very real threat of pandemic and avian flu.
In this seminar, the county’s health and emergency services
commissioners give presentations about the possible threat of a pandemic
flu and discuss Westchester’s efforts to prepare.
Cyber-bullying: What is it?
Computer technology has made it easier for kids to bully each other.
You don’t have to be face to face to be a bully anymore.
“Cyber-bullying” has come to suburbia. Youngsters talk about how they’ve
been victimized, teased and harassed on the Internet.
Westchester Parks
Tour
Westchester County’s park system – one of the finest in the nation.
Visit several of Westchester’s most popular parks, including Lasdon,
Muscoot Farm, Playland and the County Center. See all there is to do,
including golfing, swimming, biking and hiking.
Water Restoration
Successful efforts to return wetlands to their natural state.
Westchester’s Aquatic Restoration program is protecting wetlands
throughout the county. Experts detail the effort that went into projects
in Rye, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Mamaroneck and Pound Ridge.
It’s Like This: Smoking
Get the facts about smoking and listen to real kids speak out.
Teens talk about how smoking affects one’s looks, health and pocketbook.
The message is also passed on through anti-smoking campaigns and a
theatre group that uses rap and drama to reach youngsters.
Gay Youth
Gay teens share their stories
and the struggles they face every day. Hear from a lesbian couple and a
teenage boy as they search for acceptance from friends and family, and
meet the director of Center Lane, a White Plains program for gay youth.
Noise Abatement: In quest of quiet at the Westchester County Airport
See first hand Westchester County's efforts to
lower noise levels at the Westchester County Airport.
Public Service Announcements
Prom Safety
Public service announcement encouraging parents to talk to kids about
the dangers of alcohol during prom season.
Buckle Up
Public service announcement showing teens the importance of using seat
belts.
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