Arbor Day is celebrated in the spring—a time for rebirth and renewal. In commemoration, The Osborn community in Rye held a tree-planting ceremony on April 28, adding an elegant, eight-foot weeping cherry tree (Prunus pendula). This is the 1,008th tree on The Osborn’s nationally recognized 56-acre arboretum campus. Each tree […]
Westchester County Executive George Latimer delivered his fifth State of the County Address in the Legislative Chambers of the Board of Legislators. Latimer assured all residents of Westchester County that while a war of aggression rages across the ocean, here in Westchester County—we are united. “While others are divided, while […]
Recognizing that affordable child care is essential for children, families and the economy to thrive, Westchester County has partnered with the Child Care Council of Westchester to create the Westchester Works Scholarship for resident families who have not previously qualified for child care financial assistance. Westchester County Executive George Latimer […]
For the first time, the Westchester County Center lit up and showcased the transgender flag to mark International Transgender Day of Visibility. Celebrated annually on March 31, it’s a day dedicated to transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by the transgender community globally. Local advocate, and LGBTQ Advisory […]
On Monday evening, the Westchester County Board of Legislators commemorated Women’s History Month by honoring all of the women who have served the Board, in a live-streamed video presentation and ceremony. Chairwoman Catherine Borgia (D–Briarcliff Manor, Cortlandt, Croton, Ossining, Peekskill) kicked off the ceremony with the acknowledgement that Women’s History […]
