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County Executive George Latimer Signs Amended Bond Act for the Restoration of Merestead Park Farm House

By Westchester Reporter | May 8, 2024

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has signed into law a Bond Act for the restoration of the Farm House at Merestead Park. The Bond Act, totaling $1,500,000, includes $400,000 in previously authorized bonds of the County to finance the capital project encompassing the Merestead Out Buildings. This funding will cover the cost of additional design, construction, and construction administration services related to the Farm House's restoration.

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Sewage Cleanup Project to Enhance Infrastructure in Mount Vernon

By Westchester Reporter | May 8, 2024

On or after May 15, 2024, the City of Mount Vernon will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding funds under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, as amended, for the Sewage Cleanup Project to Promote Equity and Resilience. The project aims to improve the infrastructure of Mount Vernon through cleaning and inspecting sewers, eliminating illicit discharges, and rehabilitating stormwater and sanitary sewer mains, connections, manholes, and catch basins. These...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Westchester County in week ending May 4

By Westchester Reporter | May 7, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Westchester County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Yonkers Mayor Appoints Retired Police Officer to Board of Education

By Westchester Reporter | May 7, 2024

Mayor Mike Spano today swore in retired Yonkers Police Officer Felix Rios to the Yonkers Board of Education. As trustee of the Yonkers Board of Education, Rios is part of a nine-member Board, which is the official policy-making body of the School District.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Westchester County in week ending May 4?

By Westchester Reporter | May 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Westchester County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Westchester County Executive George Latimer Signs Legislation to Enhance Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemptions

By Westchester Reporter | May 6, 2024

Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed into law legislation aimed at bolstering Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemptions. This move expands eligibility criteria by excluding social security income from the adjusted gross income calculation for benefits."This legislation marks a step towards ensuring our senior citizens receive the support they deserve. By excluding social security income from the calculation, we are providing substantial relief to seniors on fixed incomes, enabling them to better manage their expenses and maintain their homes. It's crucial that...

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Westchester County Health Department Shares Summer Camp Tips

By Westchester Reporter | May 6, 2024

The Westchester County Health Department is offering valuable advice to parents as they prepare for their children to attend summer camps. According to Westchester County Deputy Commissioner for Environmental Health Chris Ericson, it is essential for parents to ensure that the camp they choose is properly permitted by the Health Department. Ericson emphasized the importance of this step, stating, “When choosing a day camp, Westchester families have so many options. It’s a good idea to ask whether the camp has a valid permit from the Health Department, because we inspect the...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Westchester County in week ending May 4?

By Westchester Reporter | May 5, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Westchester County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Westchester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Westchester Reporter | May 5, 2024

These former Westchester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Westchester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Westchester Reporter | May 4, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Westchester County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Westchester Reporter | May 3, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Westchester County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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336 coaches at institutions in Westchester County earned $40,981 on average in 2022

By Westchester Reporter | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Iona College, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Westchester County, was $91,894, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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FDA issued 3 citations in cities across Westchester County in April

By Westchester Reporter | May 1, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Westchester County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county in April, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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FDA conducted inspections of 2 companies in cities located in Westchester County in April

By Westchester Reporter | May 1, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Westchester County that received two FDA inspections in April, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Westchester County Recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month

By Westchester Reporter | May 1, 2024

County Executive George Latimer officially launched the month of May as “Mental Health Awareness Month” in Westchester. Latimer expressed, “Each year, we proudly declare the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Westchester, because promoting good mental health is more relevant today than ever. It is a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues, and help reduce the stigma that so many experience. I am very proud of all the wonderful work that is being done by our County departments, our not-for-profits and private clinicians,...

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Westchester County Launches Multilingual Brochure for AAPI Community for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By Westchester Reporter | May 1, 2024

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced the launch of a new initiative in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The initiative aims to improve accessibility and inclusivity for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in the county through the introduction of a multilingual informational brochure.Latimer expressed the importance of this initiative, stating, “As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we take this important step towards ensuring that our services are accessible to all residents,...

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Mount Vernon Launches First Small Business Grant Program

By Westchester Reporter | May 1, 2024

Mount Vernon has officially launched its first Small Business Grant Program on May 1, 2024. The program aims to provide support to local small businesses in the community. The initiative was announced by the city council, who expressed their commitment to fostering economic growth and development in the region.The program, simply titled "Mount Vernon First Small Business Grant Program," is a significant step towards assisting small businesses in the area. The exact details and criteria for the grants are yet to be fully disclosed, but the city is expected to provide more...

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Westchester County Commits $3M to Assist Town of Mamaroneck with Affordable Housing

By Westchester Reporter | May 1, 2024

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced a significant investment of $3 million to assist the Town of Mamaroneck in building more affordable homes. Latimer emphasized the County's commitment to supporting affordable housing initiatives, stating, "Our responsibility as a County Government is to make sure the opportunity for affordable housing is always there, and that includes assisting our local municipalities through the development process. In Mamaroneck, we are committed to helping the Town fill this critical need, which will create more housing at a...