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Cardinal Dolan holds Mass at county Department of Correction

Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Department of Correction Commissioner Joseph K. Spano are honored to announced that Timothy Cardinal Dolan of the New York Archdiocese held Mass at the Westchester County Department of Correction on Nov. 22. The Mass was attended by both male and female residents as a […]

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Fresh Start initiative kicks off in Westchester

Fresh Start, a joint initiative of Westchester County Executive George Latimer and District Attorney Miriam Rocah became operational and has officially served its first five individuals. Through the program, the DA’s office identifies qualified first-time non-violent criminal offenders and provides them an opportunity to avoid prosecution and the potential for […]

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Woman pleads guilty to New Rochelle man’s death

Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced that a Jamaican woman who married a New Rochelle senior to illegally obtain U.S. citizenship and then slit his wrist with a straight razor pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Olivia Raimo, 30, pleaded guilty on Nov. 15, to Attempted Murder in the second […]

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County raises awareness of mortgage fraud on elderly

The Westchester County Departments of Consumer Protection and Senior Programs and Services, DSPS, have joined forces to raise awareness of older homeowners falling victim to mortgage fraud. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Office of Private Sector, criminal actors are using forgery, identity theft and online activity to target […]

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In face of omicron, Hochul declares State of Emergency

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, Nov. 26 urgent action to boost hospital capacity and address staffing shortages ahead of potential spikes in COVID-19 cases this upcoming winter. Through an Executive Order signed by Hochul, the state Department of Health will be allowed to limit non-essential, non-urgent procedures for in-hospitals […]