Westchester County Executive George Latimer has submitted his 2024 Capital Budget to the Westchester County Board of Legislators for their review and consideration. The budget, which is Latimer’s sixth, includes investments in affordable housing, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, Bronx River Parkway Rehabilitation, bridges, roads, the Westchester County Center and […]
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Major crimes are down in Westchester: report
Crime rates in Westchester County have once more shown a decrease, according to the latest report from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said the credit for this positive trend goes to the dedicated work of our law enforcement personnel, and our […]
New COVID vaccine recommended for 6 months and up
The Westchester County Department of Health wants residents to know an updated COVID-19 vaccine that targets the variant currently circulating has been approved for use, and is recommended for everyone six months and older to protect against serious illness. Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “With new variants circulating, please […]
Hochul signs law addressing Indian Point
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation into law on Aug. 18, which is intended to protect the economic vitality of the Hudson River Region by restricting discharges of any radiological substance into the Hudson River in connection with the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant. “The Hudson River is one of […]
Defendant arraigned in sex crimes against teens in Rye
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced Monday the arraignments of two men charged on indictments with sexually assaulting teenagers in three separate incidents during June in Rye and North White Plains. Rocah said: “We are committed to supporting and assisting these young victims of sexual violence and seeking […]