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 […]
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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. […]
Arc Westchester awarded $197K in grants
The Arc Westchester, a notfor-profit organization supporting people with developmental disabilities in Westchester County, has been awarded $197,688 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support The Arc Westchester’s guardianship and recreation programs. NYSARC Trust Services administers supplemental needs trusts (SNT) and pooled trusts that […]
Westchester BOL passes 2025 county budget
The Westchester County Board of Legislators has passed by overwhelming majority its $2.8 billion budget outlining the county’s priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. The 2025 County Budget maintains the same County property tax rate as 2024, marking the sixth consecutive year without a tax levy increase. The plan prioritizes […]
