A recent steady uptick of Westchester COVID-19 cases has prompted County Executive George Latimer to call for a mandatory mask mandate in all schools and for the county to assess youth sports safety. Latimer said Monday afternoon that the county
Read MoreA long-running investigation of the Westchester County Jail has concluded, with the United States Department of Justice stating the facility has successfully implemented reforms that remedy the constitutional violations committed against inmates over the years. Key findings to a 2007
Read MoreThe presidential debates aren’t the only candidate forums that seem to have hit a snag this election season. A majority of the League of Women Voters of Westchester forums leading up to the general election, which are typically held in
Read MoreHundreds of events have been postponed because of the coronavirus but not Westchester’s Winter Wonderland. It’ll just be different. Instead of attractions such as ice skating, rides and food, the county and the Westchester Parks Foundation announced Wednesday a drive-thru
Read MoreWestchester County Executive George Latimer expressed concern Tuesday about rising COVID-19 case numbers and a 2 percent infection rate on Sunday, the first time that level has been reached in more than four months. New York State reported 107 new
Read MoreAt least 15 county legislators and staff members have all reported having tested negative Friday afternoon for COVID-19, a day after it was revealed that Legislator David Tubiolo (D-Yonkers) had tested positive. Westchester County Executive George, who was exposed to
Read MoreThe Westchester County District Attorney’s Office has recruited a new dog to provide victims and witnesses comfort as they trek through the criminal justice process. Lewis, the 2-year-old Labrador retriever, will be the office’s first facility dog and help make
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo warned religious institutions and local municipalities Monday that they must adhere to and enforce COVID-19 safety protocols if New York State is going to stave off a serious outbreak this fall and winter. Cuomo pointed to coronavirus
Read MoreSchool superintendents across Westchester urged Washington to approve federal aid for education as districts across New York face potentially crippling cuts due to a $14.6 billion state deficit caused largely by the coronavirus. Gathered outside Ossining’s Roosevelt Elementary School Wednesday
Read MoreBy Martin Wilbur and Abby Luby After nearly three years of debate and revisions, the New Castle Town Board unanimously approved a law regulating the use of leaf blowers in town Tuesday night. The full impact of the legislation will
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