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Latimer adds new county director of Forensics

Westchester County Executive George Latimer is pleased to announce that the county has hired Lydia de Castro to lead the Forensics Division at the  epartment of Labs & Research.  “Lydia brings a wealth of experience to our Labs & Research team,” Latimer said. “Her expertise in the field, and extensive […]

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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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Downsizing without Drama

The past year has made people ask so much of their homes as people brought in work, school and exercise. It not only took a toll on the aesthetics, but also our lifestyles, said Marni Jameson, a syndicated home and lifestyle columnist with several books on downsizing. “COVID-19 changed the […]