Fresh Start, a joint initiative of Westchester County Executive George Latimer and District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah, has officially served its first five individuals. Through the program, the DA’s Office identifies qualified first-time, non-violent criminal offenders and provides them an
Read MoreNew York State COVID-19 vaccination efforts for residents 12 years old and up transitioned from the County Center in White Plains to Westchester Medical Center last Friday. Also, vaccination for children ages 5 to 11 is available at WMCHealth’s Maria
Read MoreBy Abby Luby and Martin Wilbur A Pleasantville bar and restaurant temporarily closed last weekend after multiple patrons who had recently visited the venue tested positive for COVID-19. Lucy’s Lounge manager Rob Catalano posted on the establishment’s Facebook page on
Read MoreWhen the warnings were sounded in the early days of the pandemic to shelter in place, a chill went down Jaquetta Jenkins’ spine. At five years old, Jenkins’ mother removed her and her younger sister from their home in Mount
Read MoreWestchester County Executive George Latimer easily won re-election to another four years in office Tuesday night, defeating Republican challenger Christine Sculti. Latimer declared victory and spoke to supporters at The Opus Westchester hotel in White Plains, pledging to continue fighting
Read MoreWestchester County Executive George Latimer expects to release a tentative 2022 budget next week that reduces the property tax levy by $7 million, the third consecutive year the levy will decline. In a preview of the $2.2 billion county budget
Read MoreFor a conscientious voter, there are times the night before an election when serious decision-making is in order. Other elections one candidate is so strong that little thought goes into the process at all. The latter is the case with
Read MoreThe Board of Legislators last week unanimously passed a declaration of climate emergency in Westchester County, urging state and local governments to do the same. The resolution cites the catastrophic global and local impacts of climate change, including devastating flooding
Read MoreFour Latina women in Westchester were honored last Thursday by state Sen. Peter Harckham (D-Lewisboro) for outstanding contributions to their communities in commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Ruth Ayala-Quezada, Dinora Pacheco, Karine Patiño and Diana Loja were featured at a
Read MoreWestchester County Executive George Latimer proposed a $476.4 million capital projects budget for 2022 last Thursday, with commitments to develop more affordable housing, tackle climate change locally and invest in the parks system. Latimer, joined by various department heads, has
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