Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced Monday, Sept. 13, a new shared services partnership to procure electric vehicles, EV, in an effort to tackle climate change, reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, save taxpayer dollars and develop a shared services framework that will be […]
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Con Ed, Geotab Energy make it easier for Tesla drivers
Con Edison and its partner Geotab Energy have introduced technology that makes it easier for Tesla drivers to enroll in SmartCharge New York, an off-peak charging program, and earn rewards. The advancement enables Tesla owners to participate in the program by connecting their myTesla account to their Smart-Charge Rewards account, […]
County awards 3 projects to MWBEs
Westchester County accepted bids from Laura Li Industries, LLC totaling $5.91 million dollars, awarding the West Harrison-based company three county projects. Designated as a Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise, MWBE, the construction company is spearheaded by Laura Entre, and the designation allows for eligibility for developmental benefits. More than 300 MWBEs registered […]
FEMA opens disaster recovery centers in Westchester
On Thursday, Sept. 9, FEMA announced the opening of two disaster recovery centers in Westchester County as a result of the impact of Hurricane Ida. They are located at the Grinton I. Will Library, 500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, NY 10710 and the Mamaroneck Village Court, 169 Mount Pleasant Ave., […]
First positive West Nile virus case in Westchester
Westchester County has learned of its first human case of West Nile virus this year, which was confirmed in a 58-year-old resident with multiple underlying medical conditions, who is hospitalized. “This first case of West Nile Virus should remind us all to take precautions against mosquito bites by removing standing […]
