Mask mandates in public schools across New York will be lifted this Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday — and she feels “confident” Big Apple Mayor Eric Adams will follow suit but said it’s ultimately up to him. Speaking from Albany, Hochul said local governments would now be empowered to […]
Author: Jim Scova
Stop & Shop delivers 2K stuffed animals to Larchmont cancer survivor
The Stop & Shop Stores across Westchester delivered 2,000 stuffed animals for Valentine’s Day to the home of six year-old Larchmont cancer survivor, Cassidy Kline. Cassidy’s Charity, Cuddles from Cassidy will present the teddy bears to pediatric cancer patients across Westchester and the New York City metropolitan area. Cassidy serves […]
County Launches 1000 entrepreneur program
The Westchester County Office of Economic Development announced Launch1000—an innovative, fully remote, self-paced program designed to turn concepts and ideas into business plans and startups—will return in 2022. New to the program this year is the addition of a dual language cohort (English/Spanish) with a minimum of 100 seats available. […]
County Board of Legislators backs state ‘Clean Slate’ proposal
The Westchester County Board of Legislators has thrown its support behind New York state’s proposed “Clean Slate” legislation. The proposal pending in Albany would automatically seal criminal records from civil review in certain cases for people who have completed their sentences and probation, and have maintained a clean record for […]
State sends letter to Con Ed over cost surge
Gov. Kathy Hochul urged Con Edison to review their billing practices and better communicate with New Yorkers after the recent surge in energy costs in New York state left many already struggling New Yorkers surprised, through a letter from the Public Service Commission, and also announced increased relief efforts to […]