County Executive George Latimer and Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler have confirmed there are 12 active cases of orthopoxvirus, also known as Monkeypox, in Westchester. To prevent further spread of the virus, the Westchester County Health Department will be holding Monkeypox vaccine clinics starting Monday. The county is focused on […]
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Hochul announces 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the successful implementation of 988 in New York state as the new three-digit number to call or text to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. All 62 counties in the state will be covered for the launch of the new 988 Lifeline, which will […]
Westchester County waives beach fees
Beginning Tuesday, July 5, Glen Island Beach fees will be waived, Monday through Thursday, through Thursday, Sept. 1. The latest move to ease inflation costs for residents will be at Glen Island Beach in New Rochelle and also at the County’s pools, Saxon Woods Pool in White Plains and Sprain […]
Hochul signs legislation to strengthen gun laws
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation, on July 1, to strengthen New York’s gun laws and bolster restrictions on concealed carry weapons. This package of new laws—drafted in close collaboration with the state Legislature—is devised to align with the Supreme Court’s recent decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen. As a result […]
BOL approves Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access act
On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators voted to approve a law ensuring safe access to reproductive health care facilities. The measure passed by a 15-2 vote. Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed the act into law immediately after its approval by the board. The new law, which takes […]