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A 19-year-old man from Wyckoff, New Jersey, has been charged in connection with a burglary and vandalism incident at Playland amusement park in Rye that took place in September.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has released his proposed $2.5 billion operating budget for 2026, outlining significant cuts across nearly all county departments in response to what he described as…

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has issued a statement following the conviction of Haseem Jenkins for the murder of Maria Coto, a worker with the Department of Social Services (DSS).…

Westchester County will recognize Albanian Heritage Month with a flag-raising event on Tuesday, November 18 at 2 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the Michaelian Office Building, located at…

Westchester County concluded its Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities with an interview featuring Letitia Gottashe, an author and advocate whose upcoming memoir explores the impact of intergenerational domestic violence.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has announced an emergency allocation of $50,000 from the Department of Social Services budget to Feeding Westchester.

For the 19th consecutive year, the Westchester County Department of Probation is holding its annual Anti-Sexual Abuse Victim Impact Program on Halloween.

On National First Responders Day, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins released a statement acknowledging the contributions of first responders in the community. “On National First Responders Day, we come together…

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has issued a statement criticizing recent federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

Sixty restaurants in Westchester County will participate in the Fall 2025 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, scheduled from October 27 through November 9.

Westchester County officials announced an 18 percent decrease in index crime over the past year, highlighting ongoing efforts to improve public safety.

At the recent International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies (IAOHRA) conference, Tejash Sanchala, Executive Director of the Westchester County Human Rights Commission (HRC), received the Bill Hale Award.

The Westchester County Youth Bureau, in partnership with the White Plains Youth Bureau, held its first High School Youth Passion Project Fair at the County Center.

Federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will take effect on November 1, 2025.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has announced that 61 seniors from 33 municipalities will be honored at the 43rd Annual Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Awards Celebration.

FOIA Request to SUNY at Purchase College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

The Westchester County Office for Women recently hosted its 23rd Annual Police Interactive Training Conference, an event held in October as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The Westchester County Youth Bureau has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester to participate in the national “Lights On Afterschool” initiative, which is being recognized across…

County Executive Ken Jenkins has introduced legislation aimed at banning the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping products that are designed to resemble everyday items such as smartphone cases, toys, drink…

Ken Jenkins, Westchester County Executive, has named Carin Horowitz, LMSW, as the new Director of the Office for People with Disabilities.

For the first time, Westchester County’s Bee-Line Bus System will offer service on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has announced the creation of a new position within the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) aimed at supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities…

The Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities is set to hold its final compost giveaway event of 2025 on Sunday, October 19, at the Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) in…

During Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which runs from October 19 to 25, Westchester County officials are encouraging families, property owners, and managers to take steps to protect children from lead…