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News from 2023

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Opioid Forum and Resource Fair

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 22, 2023 the City of New Rochelle will bring the community together to discuss the opioid and drug crisis in New Rochelle.

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First Annual Pride Festival Celebrated Unity, Inclusivity

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 17, 2023

New Rochelle’s first Pride Festival, held downtown on June 10th in Ruby Dee Park and adjacent Lawton Street, attracted a diverse and enthusiastic crowd celebrating unity and inclusivity.

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Yonkers Mayor Spano Recognizes Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy Students with Perfect Attendance During 2022-2023 School Year

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

This week Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano recognized students of Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy who achieved perfect attendance this school year.

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NEWS: Rep. Bowman Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Not Undermine the Voting Rights Act

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States released their 5-4 decision ruling that the Alabama congressional map violated the Voting Rights Act by gerrymandering the power of Black voters into one district.

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Yonkers Police effect arrests in Morris Street homicide and gang shootings

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

Mayor Mike Spano and Police Commissioner Chris Sapienza announced today multiple arrests in relation to a spate of gang-related shooting incidents that have occurred over the last several weeks, including the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Daquon Powell of Yonkers on Morris Street:

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Tarrytown-based Siemens Healthineers USA earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 100

By Westchester Reporter | Jun 10, 2023

A new “Corporate Equality Index” study examining companies’ policies on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” protections gave Tarrytown-based Siemens Healthineers USA a score of 100.

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Westchester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Westchester Reporter | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the Westchester Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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City of Yonkers Provides Free N-95 Masks To Residents at Yonkers Police Precincts

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 10, 2023

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced N-95 masks are now available at all four Yonkers Police Precincts, free of charge, in an effort to combat poor air quality conditions caused by the Canadian wildfires.

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There were 9,764 active legal licenses in Westchester County as of May

By Westchester Reporter | Jun 9, 2023

There were 9,764 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Westchester County as of May, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Tarrytown-based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 20

By Westchester Reporter | Jun 9, 2023

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals-based Regeneron Pharmaceuticals was awarded a score of 20 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.

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There were 836 more active legal licenses in Westchester County in May compared to previous month

By Westchester Reporter | Jun 9, 2023

There were 836 more active legal licenses in Westchester County in May compared to the previous month, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Congressman Jamaal Bowman Votes No on Harmful Republican Austerity Bill

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

On May 31, 2023, after House Republicans held our economy and the American people hostage for months, Congressman Jamaal Bowman Ed.D. (NY-16) joined dozens of Democratic colleagues in voting against an austerity bill that maliciously weaponizes the debt limit.

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Mayor Mike Spano Issues Statement on the Air Quality Alert Impacting the City of Yonkers

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano issued the following statement on the effects of ongoing Canadian wildfires on New York's air quality.

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Mobile City Hall

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

From June through October, the Office of the City Clerk will be hosting Mobile City Halls at a number of City events.

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Pride Takes Center Stage at New Rochelle Summer Sizzle Concert Series

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

The City of New Rochelle is proud to announce its first annual New Rochelle Pride Festival, which kicks off in downtown Ruby Dee Park and adjacent Lawton Street on June 10th from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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New York County: 11,246 more active licenses to practice law in May than previous month

By Westchester Reporter | Jun 8, 2023

There were 11,246 more active legal licenses in New York County in May compared to the previous month, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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New York County: 102,289 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of May

By Westchester Reporter | Jun 8, 2023

There were 102,289 lawyers with active licenses to practice in New York County as of May, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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White Plains-based Danone North America earned ‘Corporate Equality Index’ score of 100

By Westchester Reporter | Jun 8, 2023

Danone North America, which is based in White Plains, earned a score of 100 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”

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Air Quality Health Advisory

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 7, 2023

This robocall was sent out citywide on 6/7 at 2pm.

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Yonkers Mayor Spano Presents School Spotlight Award to the Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 5, 2023

(L-R Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano with The Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School Principal Anthony Cioffi and The Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School Students)