In a preview of his 2021 State of the County speech, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that the Department of Budget forecasts a $16 million increase in the county’s general fund balance for the 2021 fiscal year. The increase will bring the unrestricted fund balance to more than $200 […]
Month: May 2021
Stroke Prevention – Do these 5 things to stop a stroke
If there’s one good thing that can be said of strokes, it’s this: The vast majority of them don’t need to happen. Up to 80% of strokes can be prevented. Researchers have identified numerous steps people can take to lower stroke risk, but health experts agree, trying to do them […]
Westchester announces North-South County Trailway sponsorship
Bikers, joggers and walkers will notice new signage on the North-South County Trailway that will connect them to the Westchester SMART TRAIL platform. Westchester County is grateful to the Hospital for Special Surgery, HSS, Westchester for sponsoring this project. “The new Westchester SMART TRAIL platform will undoubtedly enhance the experience […]
Suez invests over $87M in water upgrades
In a year that shined a light on what it truly means to be essential, SUEZ invested more than $87 million in infrastructure projects to improve its water and wastewater systems across New York in 2020. “SUEZ truly kept its commitment to its customers,” said Nadine Leslie, CEO of SUEZ […]
Department of Correction holds dedication ceremony
On May 7, as part of National Correctional Professionals Week, the Westchester County Department of Correction, WCDOC, held a dedication ceremony honoring 63 employees who passed away while in service with the Department during its 52-year history. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation to annually recognize correction professionals […]
