On May 1, County Executive George Latimer officially launched May as “Mental Health Awareness Month” in Westchester. Latimer announced the annual recognition would appear in digital form outside the Westchester County Center for the month of May. A banner will also be displayed in the entranceway of the Michaelian Office […]
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Bronxville author Dorothy Wickenden honored with a Christopher Award
Bronxville-based author Dorothy Wickenden is honored with a Christopher Award for her book “The Agitators: Three Friends Who Fought for Abolition and Women’s Rights,”. It is one of 12 books for adults and young people recognized as the awards mark their 73rd year. The authors join writers, producers and directors […]
The Osborn commemorates Arbor Day with tree planting
Arbor Day is celebrated in the spring—a time for rebirth and renewal. In commemoration, The Osborn community in Rye held a tree-planting ceremony on April 28, adding an elegant, eight-foot weeping cherry tree (Prunus pendula). This is the 1,008th tree on The Osborn’s nationally recognized 56-acre arboretum campus. Each tree […]
Latimer: The state of our county is united’
Westchester County Executive George Latimer delivered his fifth State of the County Address in the Legislative Chambers of the Board of Legislators. Latimer assured all residents of Westchester County that while a war of aggression rages across the ocean, here in Westchester County—we are united. “While others are divided, while […]
Latimer launches new child care scholarship
Recognizing that affordable child care is essential for children, families and the economy to thrive, Westchester County has partnered with the Child Care Council of Westchester to create the Westchester Works Scholarship for resident families who have not previously qualified for child care financial assistance. Westchester County Executive George Latimer […]