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County DOC swears in 45 new correction officers

After completing a rigorous 10-week academy, 45 new correction officers took their oaths of office on Dec. 16 and embarked on careers at the Westchester County Department of Correction, WCDOC. “One of the unseen yet most important functions of County government is the safe running of a correctional facility,” said […]

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County offers free COVID-19 testing

Westchester County has partnered with Quadrant Bio Sciences to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing at the Westchester County Center starting Wednesday, Dec. 29. This testing is appointment only—walk-ins will not be accepted. Appointments will only be available three days in advance. Testing is for anyone experiencing symptoms or anyone who […]

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Latimer announces 2 to lead new research department

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced two new positions on his administration aimed to enhance the county’s efforts at the beginning of Latimer’s second term as county executive. “Westchester is a County with many different needs on many different policy fronts,” Latimer said. “As we turn our focus to […]

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Hochul makes fake COVID vaxx cards a crime

On Dec. 22, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation by state Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and state Sen. Anna M. Kaplan into law that would explicitly make the falsification of COVID-19 vaccination records a crime. The new law takes effect at a critical moment in the state’s battle against coronavirus, as the […]