Tag: Westchester County

Community Lead Stories

County makes history, establishes 3 new youth bureaus

Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester County Youth Bureau are pleased to announce the establishment of the Ossining Youth Bureau and the reestablishment of the Port Chester and Yonkers youth bureaus. “Across the county generations of parents, young adults, and youth have benefitted from Youth Bureaus,” County Executive […]

Community Lead Stories

County police to increase enforcement

Westchester County police will be conducting increased enforcement through New Year’s Day to curb speeding, aggressive driving and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  “Our goal as always is to do everything we can to keep Westchester’s parkways safe for those who will be traveling on them during […]

Education Lead Stories

Latimer, Emergency Services demonstrate dos and don’ts of fire safety during the holidays

Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the county’s Department of Emergency Services, DES, under the leadership of Acting Commissioner Richard Wishnie and Deputy Commissioner Susan Spear, are teaming up to provide helpful fire safety tips for Westchester residents this holiday season. “The professionals here at DES know the ins and […]

Community Lead Stories

Latimer launches social media for small businesses

On Small Business Saturday, Nov. 27, Westchester County Executive George Latimer launched a social media video campaign to encourage residents to shop local this holiday season.  This video campaign will feature local business owners showcasing their establishments. Latimer said: “Our cities, towns and villages are home to wonderful shops and […]