The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, DSPS, has announced additional availability of the COVID-19 vaccine for those who are homebound. Any homebound individual, of any age, is eligible to receive the vaccine if you live in Westchester. Caregivers for the homebound are also eligible. Since the onset […]
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Latimer forecasts $16M increase in county fund balance
In a preview of his 2021 State of the County speech, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that the Department of Budget forecasts a $16 million increase in the county’s general fund balance for the 2021 fiscal year. The increase will bring the unrestricted fund balance to more than $200 […]
Bowman, Latimer celebrate bringing federal funds to county
U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer on Wednesday celebrated the conclusion of this year’s outreach process for federal appropriations requests, which resulted in Bowman submitting more than $300 billion in total federal funding requests on behalf of constituents in NY-16. “I’m grateful to County Executive Latimer […]
Latimer signs overhaul of county’s ethics laws
Following its unanimous passage, Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed a bill aimed at strengthening the ethics laws which govern those who serve the people of Westchester. This newly passed law will result in stronger ethics training and enhanced whistleblower protections for county employees and would expand the county’s Board […]
Westchester celebrates national Fair Housing Month
In recognition of the month of April as National Fair Housing Month, Westchester County Executive George Latimer is introducing a video series to discuss the importance of fair and affordable housing opportunities in Westchester. Fair Housing Month celebrates the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, a national law […]