Playland Amusement Park will officially open for the 2025 season Memorial Day Weekend, kicking off summer festivities. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “Summer in Westchester means a summer spent at Playland – and this summer will be no different.” Jenkins said the extent of ride availability is still being […]
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County, Rye police arrest man after high-speed chase
A New York City man was accused of stealing a car after leading police on a pursuit in southern Westchester County. Antonio Trusty, 36, of New York, NY, was arrested and charged with third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a felony. The Westchester County Real Time Crime Center alerted local […]
Jenkins sworn in as county executive
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 […]
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 […]
