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Fire danger warning issued for Westchester
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Fire danger warning issued for Westchester

County Executive George Latimer is advising residents that Westchester is currently at a heightened risk for woodland fires and is urging people to take precautions to prevent them. The current dry conditions have increased the risk of fire in County parks and wooded areas in Westchester and the Hudson Valley […]

County’s Truthful Disclosure Bill passes
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County’s Truthful Disclosure Bill passes

In an effort to promote transparency and accountability among County elected officials, the Westchester County Board of Legislators voted 15-0 to approve the “Truthful Disclosure for Candidates” bill (2023-86) tonight. The inspiration for this legislation was born from the controversy surrounding Long Island Congressman George Santos, who is under ethical […]

Picture House receives arts award
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Picture House receives arts award

ArtsWestchester annually awards the people and organizations who help make Westchester a vibrant arts hub. The Arts Award is their highest honor, and The Picture House Regional Film Center is among 2023’s worthy honorees. The Arts Organization Award goes to a Westchester County non-profit arts organization that has made important […]

Ex-DA named chair of Solid Waste Commission
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Ex-DA named chair of Solid Waste Commission

Westchester County Executive George Latimer is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Scarpino to chair the county’s Solid Waste Commission. Latimer said: “Tony is perfectly suited to merge his years of judicial experience, private practice, law enforcement and public service to best serve the people of Westchester in this […]

County announces ‘Downtown Improvement Grant Program’
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County announces ‘Downtown Improvement Grant Program’

The next phase of Westchester County Office of Economic Development’s Business FIRST Program will focus on downtown improvement and stimulating economic revitalization at the local level. This Pilot Grant Program will help four municipalities reimagine and revitalize their downtown economic engine through a program consisting of professional consulting and up […]