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Open fire ban issued for county parks
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Open fire ban issued for county parks

Due to the dry conditions an open fire ban has been issued for Westchester County Parks effective immediately. The wooded environment in the parks, including camping sites and remote areas have an increased risk of fire due to the significant shortage of rainfall this season. While this ban is in […]

Blind participate in live ‘Frankenstein’ audio drama
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Blind participate in live ‘Frankenstein’ audio drama

The Westchester Council of the Blind has joined the Lions in their Oct. 27 Live Audio Theater “spooktacular” at the Larchmont Village Center — the recreation of the 1938 radio production of “The Witch’s Tale – Frankenstein.” The production, presented by The Sandbox Players, will include 2 blind actors — […]

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks off
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Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks off

Fall 2024 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week has officially arrived. Over 70 Westchester restaurants from all over the County are participating in this semiannual celebration of the booming culinary scene. Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “Hudson ValleyRestaurant Week never fails to impress. It’s the ideal chance to discover a new […]

County honors residents lost on 9/11
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County honors residents lost on 9/11

Westchester County held a two-day event to honor the memory of residents who perished in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, as well as those who have succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses. The event featured an Interfaith Prayer Vigil and the September 11th Memorial Service fostering unity and remembrance. This […]

Latimer honors former CE Andrew O’Rourke
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Latimer honors former CE Andrew O’Rourke

Westchester County Executive George Latimer is set to introduce legislation to the Westchester County Board of Legislators to honor Andrew P. O’Rourke, Westchester’s sixth County Executive, by naming both the North and South County Trailways in his memory. The trailways are proposed to be named the Andrew P. O’Rourke Westchester […]