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First Westchester charter school approved by state
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First Westchester charter school approved by state

On June 15, Charter Schools Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York approved Intellectus Preparatory Charter School, Intellectus Prep, to open August 2022 at the June 15 SUNY Board of Trustees’ Charter Schools Committee Meeting.  This action is unprecedented as Intellectus Prep is the […]

Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival returns
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Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival returns

Westchester Magazine is joining forces with Westchester County Office of Economic Development to give a much-needed boost to restaurants and food trucks with an expanded 2021 Wine & Food Festival this fall.  This marks the county’s first large-scale event of 2021 and a return of hundreds of local chefs and […]

Latimer turns on historic Croton Gorge Fountain
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Latimer turns on historic Croton Gorge Fountain

Westchester County Executive George Latimer, in one counter-clockwise maneuver of a lever, planted firmly into the ground at Croton Gorge Park, turned on the historic 20th century fountain. The spray of nearly 20 feet of water, shot up into the clear blue sky, as passers-by applauded and took pictures. The […]

Latimer: ‘The State of our County is stronger’
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Latimer: ‘The State of our County is stronger’

Westchester County Executive George Latimer delivered his fourth State of the County Address in the Legislative Chambers of the Board of Legislators. Latimer acknowledged that COVID-19 has taken a toll on the county, but promised through good government, to restore and rebuild Westchester back better than it was before. “Look […]

Board approves Playland settlement
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Board approves Playland settlement

The Westchester County Board of Legislators, by a vote of 13-4, approved a bankruptcy court settlement with Standard Amusements regarding the management of Playland. The settlement was negotiated by the county and Standard, the terms of which were previously approved by the bankruptcy court.  The agreement gives the county significantly […]