Westchester County’s Department of Emergency Services distributed 18,560 COVID-19 test kits to member libraries of the Westchester Library System, WLS, for their patrons. The disbursement is part of an ongoing, proactive effort by the county to make testing accessible to Westchester residents. “The Westchester Library System is a trusted institution […]
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Feb. 18 the availability of up to $1.5 million in federal funding under the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant to allow providers to expand telehealth services for addiction treatment. Providers will be able to use this funding to expand and upgrade their telehealth […]
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the application period for the Trees for Tribs’ “Buffer in a Bag” program is now open. Qualifying private and public landowners may apply for a free bag of 25 tree and shrub seedlings for planting near streams, rivers or […]
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced that New Rochelle resident Tommy Rivera was indicted for the shooting death of 16-year-old Julian Oliveros. Rivera, 16, was indicted by a Westchester County Grand Jury for murder in the second degree and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the […]
In order to best serve the population who have risked their lives to protect us, County Executive George Latimer proudly opened a new county Veterans Service Agency office on Tuesday, Feb. 15 in White Plains. Located at 10 County Center Road, the office is now open and ready to provide […]
