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Paulin gun safety bill signed into law by Hochul

State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin held a press conference on Dec. 14 to discuss several stringent gun control bills she has authored, which she will seek to pass in the upcoming New York state legislative session. She also announced the enactment into law of her Red Flag Extreme Risk Protection legislation […]

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Latimer tests positive for COVID-19

Westchester County Executive George Latimer tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. The county executive sought out a test after hearing that he was exposed at a community event in Larchmont. Latimer remains at his Rye home in isolation. A county spokesperson said that Latimer plans on working remotely for the […]

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FEMA Disaster Assistance Deadline extended

Homeowners and renters with uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from Hurricane Ida now have until Tuesday, Jan. 4, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. In order to apply, residents must have been affected by the Sept. 1-3 storm and live in the Bronx, Brooklyn (Kings County), Queens, Staten […]

County honors World War II vets on Pearl Harbor Day
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County honors World War II vets on Pearl Harbor Day

Westchester County Executive George Latimer marked the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by honoring three local World War II veterans. “These men are the last of our greatest generation. We honor their sacrifice, we honor their service, and we honor their history,” Latimer said. “Without their dedication […]

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Westchester’s bond rating affirmed by Moody’s, S&P, Fitch

Following nearly four full years of smart, prudent fiscal management by County Executive George Latimer, Westchester’s bond ratings now stand as “stable” by all three major rating agencies. “This is the result of setting a game plan and executing it—no matter what variables were thrown our way,” Latimer said. “When […]