The two devastating hurricanes that recently caused destruction from the Caribbean to Canada’s Atlantic coast are reminders of the dangers that severe weather can bring during hurricane season, County Executive George Latimer said. Latimer urged residents to review their emergency plans, stock up on critical supplies and stay prepared in […]
Westchester County paused Friday afternoon to honor the sacrifice of the families of who lost children in the service of our country at the county’s annual Gold Star Mothers & Families Memorial Tribute Ceremony. When an active-duty service member dies, that service member’s mother becomes a Gold Star Mother. “These […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sept. 26 actions to crack down on unemployment insurance fraud after a New York State Department of Labor, DOL, investigation found that insurance fraud accounted for more than $11 million in benefits payments in August. These benefits were paid almost exclusively to those working while […]
Westchester County is leading all counties in New York in using a new American Rescue Plan program to keep our most vulnerable families and individuals from homelessness. Westchester has helped nearly 200 individuals and families find leases for permanent homes through the federal Emergency Housing Voucher program. That’s more than […]
Overlooking both The Rising Memorial and the recently added Westchester County 9/11 First Responders Memorial, Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined with County residents to mark the solemn 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Latimer said: “Twenty-one years have passed since that tragic day. Twenty-one years of a new […]
