Westchester County witnessed a historic moment today as Kenneth W. Jenkins was officially sworn in as County Executive, making history as the first Black County Executive in Westchester. The ceremony, held at Westchester Community College, was attended by dignitaries, elected officials and community leaders, all gathered to celebrate Jenkins’ commitment […]
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MTA police arrest Metro-North employee for theft of funds
On Tuesday, March 25, Tom Shabani, a Metro-North Railroad cashier and 24-year employee based out of White Plains, with responsibility for handling money received from ticket vending machines, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the second degree. Following an internal audit, an investigation by the MTA Police Department […]
Jenkins to challenge Con Edison rate increases
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins signed legislation that solidifies the County’s commitment to challenging Con Edison’s proposed utility rate increases. This action follows a unanimous, bipartisan vote by the Westchester County Board of Legislators to join the the major rate case in New York State. Jenkins said: “We are taking […]
New Rochelle police arrest suspect in child grooming sting
The New Rochelle Police Department arrested Marco A Chavez, a 31-year-old resident of New Rochelle, by members of the Criminal Investigations Division. The arrest follows a thorough investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a minor, culminating in a successful sting operation on March 15. The investigation began on Feb. […]
Arc Westchester awarded $197K in grants
The Arc Westchester, a notfor-profit organization supporting people with developmental disabilities in Westchester County, has been awarded $197,688 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support The Arc Westchester’s guardianship and recreation programs. NYSARC Trust Services administers supplemental needs trusts (SNT) and pooled trusts that […]