In a first-of-its-kind program in New York State, the Westchester County Departments of Community Mental Health (DCMH) and Social Services (DSS) are joining together to help adults at risk of neglect and abuse, who are also suffering with mental health needs. The departments will begin to jointly respond to callsfor […]
Assemblyman Steve Otis and state Senator Shelley Mayer announced two important state grants awarded to Sound Shore communities that will assist each community with bridge infrastructure projects that are part of broader flood mitigation plans for their respective watersheds. The city of Rye was awarded $5 million for the replacement […]
In response to growing concerns over the potential hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the County’s Department of Emergency Services, Department of Environmental Facilities and Department of Consumer Protection have taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents. Westchester County has already experienced lithium-ion […]
The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Jarrell Garris, who died on July 10, following an encounter with members of the New Rochelle Police Department on July 3. On the afternoon of July 3, New Rochelle officers responded to […]
Under the leadership of Westchester County Executive George Latimer, the Police Reform and Reimagining Task Force, the Departments of Community Mental Health (DCMH), Public Safety, Emergency Services and Social Services, and several partner organizations, Project Alliance has made significant progress in the county’s response to people experiencing a behavioral or […]
