The Westchester County Board of Legislators, by a vote of 13-4, approved a bankruptcy court settlement with Standard Amusements regarding the management of Playland. The settlement was negotiated by the county and Standard, the terms of which were previously approved by the bankruptcy court. The agreement gives the county significantly […]
Month: April 2021
County Board of Health to present Public Health Awards
Together with County Executive George Latimer, the Westchester County Board of Health will present the 2020 and 2021 Public Health Awards on Thursday, April 15 at 9:30 a.m., after press time, via Webex. These awards recognize outstanding contributions to public health in Westchester by eight people and three organizations and […]
Mount Vernon man charged in unlawful entry into schools
A Mount Vernon man who unlawfully entered school buildings in communities across Westchester County and in some instances stole items was arraigned on Friday, April 9 in County Court on multiple charges. Donald Mack Bennett, 61, is charged with seven counts of Burglary in the 3rd Degree, six counts of […]
Latimer signs overhaul of county’s ethics laws
Following its unanimous passage, Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed a bill aimed at strengthening the ethics laws which govern those who serve the people of Westchester. This newly passed law will result in stronger ethics training and enhanced whistleblower protections for county employees and would expand the county’s Board […]
Johnson & Johnson suspends vaccine
The Westchester County Department of Health has suspended use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pending further safety information after the Centers for Disease Control, CDC, and Food and Drug Administration, FDA, recommended a halt in the use out of an abundance of caution. The vaccine will be halted […]
