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DEC announces annual ‘Buffer in a Bag’ program
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DEC announces annual ‘Buffer in a Bag’ program

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the application period for the Trees for Tribs’ “Buffer in a Bag” program is now open. Qualifying private and public landowners may apply for a free bag of 25 tree and shrub seedlings for planting near streams, rivers or […]

County lawmakers confront utilities about energy prices
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County lawmakers confront utilities about energy prices

With surging energy costs walloping ratepayers this winter, Westchester County legislators met with local utilities to seek answers and find solutions for local residents and businesses. On Tuesday, Feb. 15, the Board of Legislators’ Committee on Energy, Environment and Climate grilled representatives of Con Edison and New York State Electric […]

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. […]

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 […]