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YSW, Westchester DA partner to reduce racial disparities

The Youth Shelter of Westchester and county District Attorney’s Office announce an innovative partnership with the Vera Institute of Justice, pledging to reduce racial disparities in the Westchester criminal legal system by at least 20% during 2022. As part of its Motion for Justice program, Vera Institute will provide financial […]

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DA Rocah dismisses all marijuana possession cases

District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced Monday that the courts have granted her petition to dismiss all marijuana cases involving felony and misdemeanor charges of marijuana possession or sale. “Dismissing all marijuana cases, including underlying bench warrants, has been a priority of mine, and the legislature’s repeal of Article 221 […]

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Mamaroneck pest control owner elected to NPMA board

Joel Nolasco, the owner of a Mamaroneck-based pest management company, has been recently elected to the board of a national non-profit. Operating NuBorn Pest Control, located at 154 E. Boston Post Road in the village, Nolasco was elected in March to the National Pest Management Association’s Board of Directors. “To […]

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Rescue Truck unveiled for county’s Technical Rescue Team

Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the Department of Emergency Services unveiled a state-of-the-art rescue vehicle on July 14 that will enhance the capabilities of the DES Technical Rescue Team. “As the recent tragedy in Surfside, Florida, reminds us, it is imperative that firefighters have the specialized training and equipment […]

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GeoPossibilities gives property owners new energy options

A new online resource enables Westchester County property owners to easily assess the feasibility of geothermal heating and cooling for any building or property in the county. The free, user-friendly tool—“Westchester GeoPossibilities,” geopossibilities.ny.gov, provides information for this gas-constrained area by providing information and assistance on energy efficiency and clean heating […]