Month: October 2021

News

Latimer releases proposed 2022 Capital Budget

Continuing his focus on the maintenance of Westchester County assets and utilizing capital funds to make strategic investments in the county’s future, County Executive George Latimer released his proposed 2022 Capital Budget. The fourth proposed capital budget of his administration emphasizes investments in affordable housing, hybrid and electric vehicles, and […]

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Woman arraigned in Harrison for fake COVID cards

Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that Mount Vernon resident Diana Finlay has been arraigned for possessing nearly two dozen fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccination Record cards. Finlay, 53, was charged on Oct. 12, in Harrison Town Court with five counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the […]

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Latimer signs anti-discrimination bill

When County Executive George Latimer first took office in 2018, he made it a priority to strengthen and revitalize the Westchester County Human Rights Commission in an effort to combat discrimination and harassment incidents throughout the County. On Friday, Oct. 8, Latimer will fulfill his promise by signing into law […]

Community Lead Stories

Breast cancer walk back in-person

The American Cancer Society, host of the largest Making Strides Against Breast Cancer movement in the United States, will reunite—in person—on Sunday, Oct. 17, in Westchester at Manhattanville College, providing reimagined and new ways to support and fund the future of breast cancer research and programs. The event will be […]

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FEMA warns of disaster-related scams after Ida

After a disaster, scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals often attempt to take advantage of disaster survivors. FEMA is urging residents to watch for and report any suspicious activity. Common post-disaster fraud practices include: • Fake offers of state or federal aid: Federal and state workers do not solicit […]