Westchester Breaks Ground On New Mental Health Safety Net Clinic

Construction of the state-of-the-art clinic is expected to take several months, with a Grand Opening scheduled for June of this year.

Westchester County Offers Space To Maintain Social Security Services In White Plains

The county is working with federal representatives to explore potential locations and expedite the process of establishing a new office.

Westchester Gets $677K In State Funds To Lower Costs For Local Municipalities

The CWSSI program was conceived to help local governments lower property taxes by fostering collaboration with school districts.

Westchester Department Of Community Mental Health Recognized In NYS Bar Association Report

While outlining critical policy recommendations, the Task Force commended Westchester County for its leadership in three pivotal areas.

Westchester County Seeks Input From Commercial Businesses On Waste Reduction

Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities is working with Barton & Loguidice, a consulting firm, on a waste reduction study.

Westchester Special Election: Voters Have Chosen Latimer's Successor

A short campaign period drew national attention as two well-known public servants competed to take over George Latimer's vacated term.

Polls Open On Westchester County Executive Special Election Day

Westchester voters will decide who will finish the Westchester County Executive term vacated when George Latimer left for Congress.

Early Voting For Westchester County Executive Special Election Begins

A special election for Westchester County executive will be held on Feb. 11. Early voting starts on Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

Westchester County Police Civil Service Exam Deadline Approaches

Westchester County will be holding police officer civil service examinations for the first time in four years.

United Way Launches Food Drive at area Libraries in February

In honor of National Canned Food Month, United Way and the Westchester Library System are collecting canned goods

Palisade Towers gets $4.6 Million to address Gas Leak

Grant from Westchester County Public Housing Improvement Program will help to fund repairs at the Yonkers Housing Authority building

Westchester Exec Jenkins Urges Everyone To Have An Emergency 'Go Bag' And Plan

A go bag should be sturdy and easy-to-carry, containing things you would want with you if you have to suddenly leave.

Westchester Executive Jenkins Officially Renews The 'Good Neighbor Policy'

"The Good Neighbor Policy reflects Westchester County’s dedication to open government & partnership with our municipalities," Jenkins said.

Westchester Exec Jenkins Signs Affordable Housing Land Acquisition Act

The Land Acquisition Act allocates $10 million for the purchase of property in downtown White Plains for construction of affordable housing.

Richard G. Wishnie Appointed Westchester Deputy County Executive

"It is an honor to step into this role and continue serving the residents of Westchester County," Wishnie said.

Westchester County Earns AAA Rating From S&P Global

Westchester County is the only county in New York State to receive a AAA bond rating from S&P Global Ratings.

Ken Jenkins Sworn In As Westchester County Executive, The First African-American To Lead A Suburban NYC County

The law requires a special election to fill the rest of Latimer's term. It will be held Feb. 11 and Jenkins is the prohibitive favorite.

Westchester Emergency Services Commissioner Appointed Acting County Executive

Westchester County Communications Director Catherine Cioffi releases statement on the historic transition of the county executive.

County Executive Latimer Set To Give Farewell Address

The outgoing Westchester County Executive is headed to Washington, D.C to represent New York in the House of Representatives.

UWWP Awards Capacity Building Grants to Strengthen Nonprofit Sector

The latest grants bring United Way of Westchester and Putnam's total investment in nonprofit capacity building to almost $50,000 this year.

Westchester Earns National Recognition For Responsible Fiscal Management

The county has been honored with the esteemed 90+ cashVest Award for 2024 in recognition of its exemplary leadership in public finance.

Westchester Executive George Latimer Signs 2025 $2.5 Billion Budget Proposal

For the sixth consecutive year, the budget does not raise the tax levy for the County General Fund. Watch the News Conference here.

Latimer Unveils 2025 Westchester County Proposed Budget

The 2025 Proposed County Operating Budget maintains the same tax levy as 2024 for the County General Fund.

Mike Lawler, Mondaire Jones Have Put N.Y.'S 17th Congressional District In The National Spotlight

Lawler and Jones were born months apart in the late 1980s and both graduated in 2005 from Rockland County high schools.

Westchester Disabled on the Move Hosts Candidates Forum

16th District Congressional candidates George Latimer and Miriam Levitt Flisser to discuss accessibility issues for people with disabilities

42nd Annual Senior Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced By Westchester County Executive

The 2024 celebration on Dec. 6, will honor the achievements of 78 seniors from 31 municipalities at the Westchester Marriott.

Broadway Actress Speaks at Forum on Voting Rights Forum

“Suffs” Actress Jenna Bainbridge, a wheelchair user, speaks on voting access for the disabled

WDOM and LVW announce voter education for People with Disabilities

Westchester Disabled on the Move and League of Women Voters of Westchester Announce Forum on National Voter Registration Day

Former Westchester Executive Edwin G. Michaelian Honored By Latimer

Forty years after the building was first named, Michaelian is honored with a building rededication ceremony.

Ruth Taylor Scholarships now available through United Way

Open to Westchester County residents enrolled in Social Work or Public Health graduate studies

Free Back To School Vaccines From The Westchester County Health Department

With only a week to go until school starts, now is the best time to book appointments with the Westchester County Department of Health.

Summer Splash Pool Party And Cookout For Seniors Will Close Out The Summer In Style

The pool party's open to Westchester County residents age 60 and older, thanks to the Department of Senior Programs and Westchester Parks.

NY's Growing Quantum Consortium Takes Center Stage At Q4I's Quantum Alley

The New York QUANTUM Consortium, a statewide collaboration, is organized and led by the Westchester County Office of Economic Development.

Westchester County Executive Appoints Ernest McFadden As New Youth Bureau Director

McFadden has been serving as the WCYB Program Administrator.

Westchester And The Hispanic Advisory Board Launch Latino Community Survey

This initiative is conducted in collaboration with Pace University and marks the first needs assessment of its kind in over two decades.

Westchester County Pays Tribute To Detective And His K9 Partner

County Executive Latimer also announced that Westchester's next "cyber dog" will soon take over for the retiring police dog.

Westchester Disabled on the Move Celebrates 40th Anniversary

WDOM levels the playing field for people with disabilities

2024 Westchester County Primary: Who's On The Ballot, How To Vote

Early voting will take place June 15 to June 23. Any Westchester voter can vote at any of the early voting sites.

Westchester Puts New Safety Measures In Place For Social Services Staff After Assault

A caseworker was attacked while making contact with clients in Peekskill, sustaining severe injuries. She remains hospitalized.

2-1-1 Network receives $2.4 million in New York State Budget

Funding will allow it to continue providing millions of New Yorkers with referrals to food, mortgage, rent assistance and other services.