'Cops & Cones' Returns After Last Year's Plans Melted Away

MOUNT KISCO, NY — An annual tradition when the community gets a chance to see cops as people and the police get a chance to know the neighbors they serve better while having a little fun at the same time returns after last year's pandemic-forced hiatus.

The Westchester County Police will again host the Cops & Cones festival in downtown Mount Kisco. This year’s event will be held on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the South Moger municipal parking lot.

“The Westchester County Police were unable to host Cops & Cones a year ago because of the Covid-19 pandemic," County Executive George Latimer said offering the 'scoop' on the upcoming event. "It is great news that this event can be held this year. This is one of the vital ways that County Police officers can connect with the people of Mount Kisco and strengthen their relationship with the entire community.”

Free ice cream, food, music, raffles and inflatable amusement rides will be on hand. An assortment of crowd-pleasing Westchester County Police equipment, including the department’s helicopter, motorcycles and specialized vehicles will be on display.

A rain date is scheduled for August 27, in the event of inclement weather.

“Building and strengthening connections between residents and police is the heart of effective community policing," Mount Kisco Mayor Gina Picinich said, liberally sprinkling praise on the county agency that provides policing for the village and town. "We value our partnership with the Westchester County Police and appreciate their facilitating Cops and Cones, which provides a fun environment to further these important relationships.”