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Latimer headlines ‘Medicare is Better Than Ever’’ tour stop
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Latimer headlines ‘Medicare is Better Than Ever’’ tour stop

On Tuesday morning, Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour arrived in Westchester to educate seniors across the nation about new cost-saving benefits all thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law last year by President Biden. Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Health and […]

Latimer releases proposed 2024 capital budget
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Latimer releases proposed 2024 capital budget

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has submitted his 2024 Capital Budget to the Westchester County Board of Legislators for their review and consideration. The budget, which is Latimer’s sixth, includes investments in affordable housing, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, Bronx River Parkway Rehabilitation, bridges, roads, the Westchester County Center and […]

Major crimes are down in Westchester: report
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Major crimes are down in Westchester: report

Crime rates in Westchester County have once more shown a decrease, according to the latest report from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said the credit for this positive trend goes to the dedicated work of our law enforcement personnel, and our […]

New COVID vaccine recommended for 6 months and up
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New COVID vaccine recommended for 6 months and up

The Westchester County Department of Health wants residents to know an updated COVID-19 vaccine that targets the variant currently circulating has been approved for use, and is recommended for everyone six months and older to protect against serious illness. Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler said: “With new variants circulating, please […]

Hochul signs law addressing Indian Point
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Hochul signs law addressing Indian Point

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation into law on Aug. 18, which is intended to protect the economic vitality of the Hudson River Region by restricting discharges of any radiological substance into the Hudson River in connection with the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant. “The Hudson River is one of […]