Westchester County
Recent News About Westchester County
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Fitch reaffirms Westchester County's AAA credit rating
Westchester County has maintained its AAA credit rating from Fitch Ratings, reflecting the county's solid financial health and management.
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Westchester County earns AAA bond rating from S&P Global
Westchester County has been awarded a AAA bond rating by S&P Global Ratings, marking a significant achievement for the region.
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Richard G. Wishnie appointed deputy county executive for Westchester
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has announced the appointment of Richard G. Wishnie as Deputy County Executive.
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Kenneth W. Jenkins signs $10M land acquisition act for White Plains housing
Westchester County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins has signed a Land Acquisition Act to allocate $10 million for purchasing property in downtown White Plains.
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Kenneth W. Jenkins becomes Westchester's first Black county executive
Kenneth W. Jenkins has been sworn in as Westchester County's 10th County Executive.
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Health department seeks contacts after rabid cat found in Yonkers
The Westchester County Department of Health has issued an alert for individuals who may have come into contact with a rabid black kitten in Yonkers.
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Richard Wishnie named acting county executive after Latimer's resignation
Westchester County is undergoing a transition in leadership following the resignation of County Executive George Latimer.
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George Latimer delivers farewell address as Westchester County Executive
Surrounded by colleagues, family members, and friends, Westchester County Executive George Latimer delivered his farewell address from the Board of Legislators Chambers.
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Westchester County introduces new logo reflecting community connection
Westchester County has unveiled a new logo, marking a significant update in its visual identity after more than two decades.
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Latimer reviews 2024 achievements with compilation video as final year ends
As Westchester County Executive George Latimer concludes his final year in office, he reflects on the year's achievements through a compilation video.
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George Latimer extends warm wishes for Kwanzaa celebrations
County Executive George Latimer has issued a statement in recognition of Kwanzaa, which begins today.
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George Latimer resigns from Westchester County Executive post after seven years
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has officially announced his resignation after serving for seven years.
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George Latimer extends Hanukkah greetings to Westchester's Jewish community
As Hanukkah begins, Jewish families and friends across our County will come together to celebrate the story of courage and faith passed down through generations," said County Executive George Latimer.
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George Latimer shares Christmas message with Westchester County
County Executive George Latimer shared a message with Westchester County residents on Christmas Day.
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Westchester honors youth for leadership at annual service awards
The Westchester County Youth Bureau and the Westchester County Youth Board recently held their annual Youth Service Awards ceremony.
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Cardinal Dolan conducts mass at Westchester County correctional facility
Westchester County Department of Correction Commissioner Joseph K. Spano announced that His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan of the New York Archdiocese conducted a mass at the facility.
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Waverly Avenue Bridge reopens after extensive upgrades
The Waverly Avenue Bridge in Mamaroneck has reopened following significant upgrades aimed at improving flood mitigation and community safety.
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Westchester County transitions to new email domain in January 2025
Beginning in January 2025, the Westchester County Communications Department will adopt a new email marketing platform called Emfluence.
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George Latimer to deliver farewell address as Westchester County Executive
Westchester County Executive George Latimer is set to deliver his farewell address on December 30 at 2 p.m. The event will be available for live streaming on Facebook at the page "Facebook.com/westchestergov."
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Westchester's Armenian community gifts sculpture honoring local heritage
Representatives from the Armenian community in Westchester gathered to present a pomegranate sculpture to Westchester County.