Author: Jim Scova

County Launches 1000 entrepreneur program
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County Launches 1000 entrepreneur program

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development announced Launch1000—an innovative, fully remote, self-paced program designed to turn concepts and ideas into business plans and startups—will return in 2022. New to the program this year is the addition of a dual language cohort (English/Spanish) with a minimum of 100 seats available. […]

County Board of Legislators backs state ‘Clean Slate’ proposal
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County Board of Legislators backs state ‘Clean Slate’ proposal

The Westchester County Board of Legislators has thrown its support behind New York state’s proposed “Clean Slate” legislation. The proposal pending in Albany would automatically seal criminal records from civil review in certain cases for people who have completed their sentences and probation, and have maintained a clean record for […]

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 […]