The CDC now says the rapid spread of the Omicron variant is not as bad as they originally thought. According to federal health officials, Omicron is responsible for 58.6% of new cases nationwide last week. That’s down from the previous estimate of 73.2%. They say the reduction is based on […]
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Paulin gun safety bill signed into law by Hochul
State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin held a press conference on Dec. 14 to discuss several stringent gun control bills she has authored, which she will seek to pass in the upcoming New York state legislative session. She also announced the enactment into law of her Red Flag Extreme Risk Protection legislation […]
Latimer tests positive for COVID-19
Westchester County Executive George Latimer tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. The county executive sought out a test after hearing that he was exposed at a community event in Larchmont. Latimer remains at his Rye home in isolation. A county spokesperson said that Latimer plans on working remotely for the […]
Hochul reinstitutes statewide mask mandate
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, Dec. 10, that masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. This is a major action to address the winter surge as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise statewide—to be in alignment with […]
Westchester’s bond rating affirmed by Moody’s, S&P, Fitch
Following nearly four full years of smart, prudent fiscal management by County Executive George Latimer, Westchester’s bond ratings now stand as “stable” by all three major rating agencies. “This is the result of setting a game plan and executing it—no matter what variables were thrown our way,” Latimer said. “When […]
