The Westchester County Youth Bureau is seeking young people ages 13 to 21 to represent Westchester County on the new New York State Governor’s Youth Council. Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that he is establishing this Youth Council which will be comprised of one representative from each county in the […]
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County executive approves immigration legislation
Democratic Westchester County Executive George Latimer has signed a bill that protects undocumented immigrants from federal law enforcement agencies. Dubbed the Immigration Protection Act, the county executive approved the legislation on March 20, following its approval in the county Legislature by a 11-3 vote. The bill was crafted by county […]
Con Ed agrees to reimburse for spoiled food, and medicine
After two winter storms knocked out power for thousands of Westchester residents, utility company Con Edison has agreed to reimburse some affected customers for spoiled food and medicine. On March 15, the utility company announced that it will reimburse customers who lost power for three or more consecutive days for […]
Cuomo stumps for Mayer in Larchmont
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, made a pit stop in the village of Larchmont over the weekend to stump for state Senate candidate and current state Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, in her pivotal upcoming special election. On March 11, in the village’s VFW Post, Cuomo, accompanied by County Executive George Latimer, […]
GOP to run Freeman for empty BOL seat
Republican candidate James Freeman will look to fill a gap in the county Board of Legislators with longtime Legislator Jim Maisano, a New Rochelle Republican, transitioning to a position in the county executive’s administration after 21 years. Freeman, who works professionally as an attorney, will look to maintain a dwindling […]