Author: Jim Scova

County awards $250M+ in MWBE contracts
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County awards $250M+ in MWBE contracts

Westchester County Executive George Latimer proudly announced a significant achievement in economic empowerment, as the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Program has successfully awarded more than $250 million in contracts to registered minority and women-owned businesses over the past five years. Under Westchester County’s Office of Economic Development, the […]

Mamaroneck resident creates kids journal
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Mamaroneck resident creates kids journal

Making art is not only enjoyable for children but significant in their emotional, cognitive and social development. “Draw and Discover: An Art-Making Journal for Kids” contains 60 carefully created prompts to help children become aware of their feelings, name them, express them and pay attention to the physical sensations that […]

Latimer advocates for study on Penn Station access study
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Latimer advocates for study on Penn Station access study

Westchester County Executive George Latimer is taking proactive steps to address the transportation needs of the region, as outlined in a letter addressed to Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Janno Lieber, Latimer is calling for a study to have the Hudson Line have direct one seat […]

Emelin Theatre receives $25K grant from state
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Emelin Theatre receives $25K grant from state

Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts announced a grant award totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded over $80 million since spring 2023 to […]