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Latimer lauds EMS for work during pandemic
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Latimer lauds EMS for work during pandemic

As EMS Week begins across the nation, Westchester County Executive George Latimer is saluting all paramedics and emergency medical technicians for the extraordinary work they have done during the COVID-19 crisis. “The people of Westchester are enormously grateful to our EMS providers for the courage and commitment they have demonstrated […]

From left, Julia Furlipa, Marilyn Fezza, Opal Vadhan, Chanda Pen Sar and Fallon Kirby discuss women
in leadership. Photos courtesy Judy Klym
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County Youth Bureau seeks applicants for state council

County Youth Bureau seeks applicants for state council The Westchester County Youth Bureau is seeking young people ages 13 to 21 to represent Westchester County on the new New York State Governor’s Youth Council. Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that he is establishing this Youth Council which will be comprised […]

County executive approves immigration legislation
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County executive approves immigration legislation

Democratic Westchester County Executive George Latimer has signed a bill that protects undocumented immigrants from federal law enforcement agencies. Dubbed the Immigration Protection Act, the county executive approved the legislation on March 20, following its approval in the county Legislature by a 11-3 vote. The bill was crafted by county […]

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Senate candidate Mayer booted from Indy line

Assemblywoman and state Senate candidate Shelley Mayer, a Democrat, was removed from the Independence Line ballot this week after a ruling came down from a state judge. The decision, by Justice Henry Zwack, ruled that because the Independence Party broke its own procedures and nominated Mayer without a quorum present, […]

Con Ed agrees to reimburse for spoiled food, and medicine
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Con Ed agrees to reimburse for spoiled food, and medicine

After two winter storms knocked out power for thousands of Westchester residents, utility company Con Edison has agreed to reimburse some affected customers for spoiled food and medicine. On March 15, the utility company announced that it will reimburse customers who lost power for three or more consecutive days for […]