As the number of our neighbors in need of food in Westchester County remains well above pre-pandemic levels, Feeding Westchester is announcing its “Meals and Hope for the Holidays” campaign to inspire the community to support hunger relief through the upcoming holiday season. The cost of necessities—like food, oil and […]
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County Corrections announces new program
As part of their robust rehabilitation program system, the Westchester County Department of Correction, DOC, is offering incarcerated individuals the opportunity “to give back to the community.” This unique opportunity is the result of a partnership with AFYA, a not for profit organization that helps global communities in need of […]
Lions recycle eyeglasses in New Jersey
The Lions Clubs of Lower Westchester brought thousands of collected used eyeglasses for a day of recycling on Saturday, Oct. 23. The glasses were collected by eight Lions clubs—Ann Sullivan/White Plains, Larchmont Mamaroneck, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Rye City, Tuckahoe/Eastchester, Yonkers and Yonkers Millennium. The Lions Clubs, whose signature cause […]
White Plains man sentenced for abusing minor
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that White Plains resident Frank Perez was sentenced on Oct. 19 for sexually abusing a minor between 2016 and 2019. Perez, 57, has been sentenced to five years in state prison, with eight years of post-release supervision. Upon his release from prison, […]
Latimer partners with building, construction industry
Standing next to the construction at Playland Park in Rye, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced the success of the county’s partnership with Westchester Building Trades, and the Construction Industry Council (CIC). Over the past four years, Latimer’s administration has budgeted the largest amount of money for capital projects than […]
