Month: February 2022

State sends letter to Con Ed over cost surge
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State sends letter to Con Ed over cost surge

Gov. Kathy Hochul urged Con Edison to review their billing practices and better communicate with New Yorkers after the recent surge in energy costs in New York state left many already struggling New Yorkers surprised, through a letter from the Public Service Commission, and also announced increased relief efforts to […]

State funding announced for Corrections safety
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State funding announced for Corrections safety

County Executive George Latimer, along with New York State Sen. Pete Harckham, is announcing an initiative to enhance safety for correction officers of the Westchester County Department of Correction, DOC. Thanks to a $200,000 state grant secured by Harckham for the county, the county’s DOC will be upgrading the current […]

Latimer congratulates Regeneron student finalists
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Latimer congratulates Regeneron student finalists

Westchester County Executive George Latimer met with two high school seniors as they prepare to compete in the Regeneron Science Talent Search next month. “We are so proud and impressed by these students and we know they have so much potential in front of them,” Latimer said. “Westchester had 25 […]

WCF provides grant to support Nonprofit Westchester’s initiatives
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WCF provides grant to support Nonprofit Westchester’s initiatives

Nonprofit Westchester, NPW, is pleased to announce that The Westchester Community Foundation has provided generous funding of $40,000 to support Westchester’s nonprofit organizations. As one of the largest funders for counties in downstate New York, The Westchester Community Foundation supports programs and projects to improve the lives of all Westchester […]

Biaggi launches campaign for US Congress
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Biaggi launches campaign for US Congress

On Monday, state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, a Progressive Democrat, announced her candidacy for U.S. Congress in New York’s third congressional district, NY-3. Biaggi says she’s running to ensure hard working families along the Sound shore have their voices, needs, and vision heard in Washington. “Our country doesn’t just need more […]