Author: Jim Scova

Two Yonkers teens sentenced to state prison
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Two Yonkers teens sentenced to state prison

Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that two Yonkers teens who engaged in a gunfight on a Yonkers street were sentenced for shooting a six-year-old bystander in the chest. On March 29, 2022, an 18-year-old adolescent offender was sentenced to 10 years in state prison, with five years […]

County celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility
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County celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility

For the first time, the Westchester County Center lit up and showcased the transgender flag to mark International Transgender Day of Visibility. Celebrated annually on March 31, it’s a day dedicated to transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by the transgender community globally. Local advocate, and LGBTQ Advisory […]

GridRewards App helps local Con Ed customers
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GridRewards App helps local Con Ed customers

With electricity costs skyrocketing, thousands of Con Edison customers in Westchester and New York City are realizing the many benefits of using the free GridRewards ™ app to manage their daily energy use, including cash rewards and lower monthly utility bills. The creator of the app and operator of the […]

Latimer highlights Probation Department for reducing crime
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Latimer highlights Probation Department for reducing crime

All crime is down double digits in Westchester County, and County Executive George Latimer believes the improved numbers are due in large part to the good work of Westchester County’s Probation Department. Westchester County’s probation officers oversee thousands of cases and supervise thousands of people who are placed on probation […]

Women's History Month. Celebrated annual in March, to mark women’s contribution to history. Female symbol. Women's rights. Girl power in world. Poster, postcard, banner. Vector illustration
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Board celebrates Women’s History Month

On Monday evening, the Westchester County Board of Legislators commemorated Women’s History Month by honoring all of the women who have served the Board, in a live-streamed video presentation and ceremony. Chairwoman Catherine Borgia (D–Briarcliff Manor, Cortlandt, Croton, Ossining, Peekskill) kicked off the ceremony with the acknowledgement that Women’s History […]