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County implements enhanced safety measures following assault on DSS caseworker

Following a recent assault on Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS) caseworker Marie Coto, the County has announced additional safety measures for its staff. Effective immediately, DSS will offer enhanced security escorts for staff during community and home visits. While DSS has long provided escort services, the new initiative […]

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Westchester Tourism launches new Craft Beverage Trail at Broken Bow Brewery

Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined Westchester County’s Department of Film and Tourism and craft beverage artisans fromaround the County to toast the debut of the new Westchester Craft Beverage Trail and free online passport. The event included bites, tunes and brews, celebrating agritourism by the makers that make Westchester […]

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Film industry nets $622.4M 2023 economic impact

A new report has shown that despite the industry-wide challenges in 2022 and 2023,  film production in Westchester still yielded $2 billion in economic activity, 6,796 jobs and $656 million in wages during those two years. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Westchester is a top-tier destination for film production […]

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New Rochelle announces leadership update

At a Special Session of the New Rochelle City Council Tuesday, the City Council voted to approve New Rochelle City Manager Kathleen Gill’s resignation. City Manager Gill’s last day is effective April 9. “Kathleen Gill has submitted her letter of resignation in order to pursue other opportunities. She is grateful […]