On Tuesday, March 25, Tom Shabani, a Metro-North Railroad cashier and 24-year employee based out of White Plains, with responsibility for handling money received from ticket vending machines, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the second degree. Following an internal audit, an investigation by the MTA Police Department […]
Author: Jim Scova
County Youth Bureau hosts annual Sheros Awards
In observance of Women’s History Month, the Youth Bureau and the Westchester County Youth Board hosted their annual Sheros Awards ceremony, recognizing three outstanding community leaders who are positively impacting the lives of children, youth and families in Westchester County. This year’s award recipients were Rikki Dee Childs, Big Brothers […]
Advanced Care for Kids
White Plains Hospital Living in Westchester County brings many benefits, including good schools, recreational spaces, cultural offerings, and more. Improved access to pediatric subspecialty care is yet another advantage for Westchester families. The recent expansion of the White Plains Hospital Pediatric Specialty Center—a partnership between White Plains Hospital and the […]
Jenkins to challenge Con Edison rate increases
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins signed legislation that solidifies the County’s commitment to challenging Con Edison’s proposed utility rate increases. This action follows a unanimous, bipartisan vote by the Westchester County Board of Legislators to join the the major rate case in New York State. Jenkins said: “We are taking […]
New Rochelle police arrest suspect in child grooming sting
The New Rochelle Police Department arrested Marco A Chavez, a 31-year-old resident of New Rochelle, by members of the Criminal Investigations Division. The arrest follows a thorough investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a minor, culminating in a successful sting operation on March 15. The investigation began on Feb. […]
