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Latimer resumes ‘Wrong Way Task Force’

After a pause due to COVID-19, Westchester County Executive George Latimer is restarting a Traffic Safety Task Force, made up of citizens and elected officials, to review all entrance and exit ramps on the Bronx River Parkway. This review is meant to take inventory of potential problem zones in light […]

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Empire City shows support for Pride Month

Hope all is well. As we approach the end of Pride month, we wanted to share several initiatives Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts has undertaken throughout June to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community. Empire City Casino, a longtime supporter of the LGBTQ+ community with MGM Resorts being the […]

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Playland reopens for first time since 2019

After being closed to the public for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Playland Park in Rye officially reopened for the 2021 season on Saturday, June 26. Patrons are welcomed back for rides, entertainment, food and fun from Opening Day through Labor Day; Wednesday through Sunday, and Mondays […]

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Latimer swears in 41 new correction officers

After completing a rigorous 10-week academy, 41 new correction officers took their oaths of office today and embarked on careers at the Westchester County Department of Correction (WCDOC). Also completing the WCDOC academy training curriculum were two Yonkers detention officers who participated as part of a shared services arrangement with […]