County Executive George Latimer called on the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) last Friday to consider a limited re-opening of Kensico Dam Road, but the agency immediately rejected the idea. The DEP closed the less than quarter-mile
Read MoreRep. Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) announced Wednesday that Congress has agreed on an $8.3 billion spending package to halt the surging number of coronavirus cases and deaths in the United States. The House passed the bill late Wednesday afternoon and all
Read MoreTwo firms that will help officials develop a supplemental Master Plan for Westchester County Airport were introduced Thursday, a process that will include public discussion to help determine the future direction and operation of the facility. County Executive George Latimer
Read MoreWestchester officials announced Wednesday afternoon they are making plans for the county to combat the deadly coronavirus should there be an outbreak reported locally. County Executive George Latimer and Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler held a briefing in White Plains
Read MoreThe prospect of a truck toll on I-684 was taken off the table Wednesday after Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont aborted a plan to place tolls at about a dozen locations throughout the state. Lamont had targeted the 1.4-mile stretch of
Read MoreWestchester County officials reported yesterday that 26 people within the county are being monitored for possible exposure to the novel coronavirus but they are not sick and pose no threat to public safety. That announcement was made during a Tuesday
Read MoreA long-term solution could be on the horizon to divert sewage from two New Castle communities to the Mount Kisco pump station after officials in both municipalities have agreed in principle to the plan. Last Wednesday, a joint letter from
Read MoreNew legislation to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations throughout Westchester has been introduced to the Board of Legislators, a move designed to encourage more people to consider driving electric and hybrid cars. County Executive George Latimer touted
Read MoreA local infectious disease expert said that Westchester residents should have no reason to be concerned about the novel coronavirus that has swept through China despite last week’s declaration of an international public health emergency. Dr. Debra Spicehandler, co-chief of
Read MoreWestchester County is establishing a food scrap recycling initiative where the county will haul away the material for municipalities that have their own programs while the feasibility of a long-term solution is examined. County Executive George Latimer announced the plan
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