To help prevent lead poisoning in young children and pregnant women, the owners of buildings with two or more apartments in certain zip codes in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Yonkers are required by state law to register their properties at Lead Safe NY and to have them inspected every […]
Author: Jim Scova
Westchester school bus safety program reduces illegal passing
The results of the County’s 2025-2026 School Bus Safety Program Annual Report, showing a 23.8% reduction in illegal school bus passing violations during the program’s first full year. Since launching in partnership with BusPatrol during National School Bus Safety Week in October 2024, the initiative has improved driver compliance, strengthened […]
SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER SECURES $750K STATE INVESTMENT TO EXPAND CLEAN ENERGY
Sustainable Westchester today announced the receipt of $750,000 in New York State funding, made possible through the leadership ofSenate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, to expand clean energy programs serving residents and businesses across Westchester County. The investment arrives at a critical moment: energy costs are climbing, air quality alerts are […]
35 new firefighters graduate from Westchester academy
Thirty-five recruits from 12 fire departments in Westchester and beyond graduated today from the Westchester County Career Fire Chiefs Firefighters Academy. The new firefighters are going to work for nine departments in Westchester, two in Dutchess, and one in Orange. They were awarded their certificates before a packed house at […]
COUNTY PASSES BILL BANNING SALE OF DECEPTIVE VAPING PRODUCTS
Last night, the Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously voted to pass a bill banning the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping products made to resemble everyday items such as school supplies, smartphone cases, toys, and drink containers. Introduced by County Executive Ken Jenkins, the measure targets deceptive products intended to […]












