District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced Monday that the courts have granted her petition to dismiss all marijuana cases involving felony and misdemeanor charges of marijuana possession or sale. “Dismissing all marijuana cases, including underlying bench warrants, has been a priority of mine, and the legislature’s repeal of Article 221 […]
Month: July 2021
YSW, Westchester DA partner to reduce racial disparities
The Youth Shelter of Westchester and county District Attorney’s Office announce an innovative partnership with the Vera Institute of Justice, pledging to reduce racial disparities in the Westchester criminal legal system by at least 20% during 2022. As part of its Motion for Justice program, Vera Institute will provide financial […]
Downsizing without Drama
The past year has made people ask so much of their homes as people brought in work, school and exercise. It not only took a toll on the aesthetics, but also our lifestyles, said Marni Jameson, a syndicated home and lifestyle columnist with several books on downsizing. “COVID-19 changed the […]
2 shows filmed in Westchester garner 14 Emmy Award nominations
When Emmy Award nominations were handed out on Tuesday, July 13, Westchester County took a bow. Fourteen award nominations went to productions that filmed in the county during the past year. “These nominations spotlight our film-friendly communities and diverse locations,” County Executive George Latimer said. “With our beautiful and spacious […]
Bloom Healthy launches first organic grocery pop-up
Bloom Healthy, an organic grocery pop-up, is on a mission to make access to organic fruits, vegetables and foods more affordable and available to everyone. The Westchester-based social enterprise is offering organic boxes of groceries for pickup for yourself or someone else by selecting “Pay it Forward with Kindness” to […]
