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County expands its textile program
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County expands its textile program

Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) partnered with HELPSY, a Certified B Corporation with warehouse space in White Plains, to expand the county’s existing textile program at the Household Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) in Valhalla. In addition to clothing, the expanded textile recycling program now provides residents the opportunity […]

At home remodeling trends
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At home remodeling trends

After a year of spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes fit their new realities. Open floor plans are out; dedicated spaces for remote work and learning are in. Yards are being transformed into entertainment spaces and […]

Nonprofit Westchester announces new 2022 board
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Nonprofit Westchester announces new 2022 board

Nonprofit Westchester, NPW, is pleased to announce its new board of directors for 2022. New board members include Ron Abad, CEO of Community Housing Innovations; Kathleen Macias-Torres, executive director of SPARC, Inc.; Lucria Ortiz, CEO of The Yonkers Family YMCA; Theo J. Oshiro,co-executive director of Make the Road New York; […]

County DOC swears in 45 new correction officers
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County DOC swears in 45 new correction officers

After completing a rigorous 10-week academy, 45 new correction officers took their oaths of office on Dec. 16 and embarked on careers at the Westchester County Department of Correction, WCDOC. “One of the unseen yet most important functions of County government is the safe running of a correctional facility,” said […]