Westchester County
Recent News About Westchester County
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Westchester jail residents complete culinary training through Aramark partnership
The Westchester County Department of Correction, in collaboration with Aramark Food Service, recently celebrated the graduation of four residents from a culinary training program at the Westchester County Jail.
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George Latimer honors veterans' sacrifices on Veterans Day
County Executive George Latimer issued a statement in observance of Veterans Day, acknowledging the sacrifices made by those who have served in the armed forces.
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Westchester leaders honor veterans at Lasdon Park ceremony
Westchester County held a Veterans Day ceremony at the Veteran’s Museum in Lasdon Park, Katonah.
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Westchester unveils $2.5B plan focusing on vital services without raising taxes
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has introduced a $2.5 billion budget proposal for 2025, maintaining the same tax levy as 2024 for the County General Fund.
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Westchester holds town hall addressing birth equity challenges
Westchester County recently held its second Birth Equity Improvement Project Town Hall at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.
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Westchester County hosts final recycling day event of 2024
Westchester County is set to host its final Household Recycling Day event of 2024 on Saturday, November 9.
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Westchester County alerts residents after finding rabid raccoon in Tarrytown
The Westchester County Department of Health has issued a warning to residents after discovering a rabid raccoon near John Paulding School, 154 Broadway in Tarrytown.
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Sculpture honors grieving parents at Westchester park
Westchester County Executive George Latimer hosted a ceremony to dedicate a memorial sculpture named "Cherish" in honor of county residents who have lost a child.
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Element 46 welcomes new tech startups for Fall 2024
Westchester County's Element 46 Tech Accelerator, in collaboration with Quay Acceleration, has inducted 12 startups into its Fall 2024 cohort.
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Westchester County mandates paving standards for private contractors
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has signed a new amendment to Chapter 813 of the Westchester County Laws.
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Westchester honors Andy Spano with archives center dedication
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has put forward a proposal to honor former County Executive Andrew J. Spano by naming the Westchester County Archives and Records Center after him.
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Westchester ensures accurate home heating oil deliveries through annual inspections
Westchester County has introduced a video detailing the Department of Consumer Protection's process for inspecting home heating oil delivery trucks.
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Westchester ensures Halloween safety with mandatory program for sex offenders
For the 18th consecutive year, the Westchester County Department of Probation will hold an anti-sexual abuse victim impact program aimed at keeping sex offenders off the streets during Halloween.
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Westchester County holds final recycling days of 2024 for safe waste disposal
Westchester County's Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) will host two Household Recycling Day (HRD) events on November 2 and November 9, marking the final recycling opportunities for county residents in 2024.
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Veterans Day ceremony set for November 8 at Lasdon Park
Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Veterans Service Agency Director Ronald C. Tocci have extended an invitation to the public for the upcoming Veterans Day Ceremony.
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Albanian flag raising event announced for November 14 in Westchester
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has extended an invitation to the public for a flag-raising event in honor of Albanian Independence Day. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 14, at noon. The event will be held at the Michaelian Office Building located at 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, New York.
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Westchester hosts fall forum on mental health care innovation
The Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health recently hosted its annual Fall Forum at the Westchester County Center.
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Westchester celebrates 25 years of Lights On After-School initiative
The Westchester County Youth Bureau is marking the 25th anniversary of Lights On After-School on October 24. This event is part of a nationwide initiative that features over 8,000 events to highlight the role after-school programs play in supporting youth, families, and communities.
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Westchester County launches new program to curb illegal passing around school buses
Westchester County has introduced a new school bus safety program aimed at reducing illegal passing incidents around school buses. This initiative, launched in collaboration with BusPatrol, coincides with the 2024 National School Bus Safety Week.
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Hudson Valley kicks off fall restaurant week with over 70 participants
Fall 2024 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week has commenced, featuring over 70 Westchester restaurants. County Executive George Latimer commented, “Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect opportunity to explore a new dining spot in Westchester or reunite with friends and family at a familiar favorite. I invite both locals and visitors to book their tables and savor everything Westchester has to offer this season.”