With a new year and a new term, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced a series of leadership updates within County government, honoring the retirement of a senior leader and highlighting key promotions from within the organization. Deputy County Executive Richard Wishnie will retire at the end of January after […]
Author: Jim Scova
Jenkins sworn in at Purchase College
Kenneth W. Jenkins was officially sworn in as Westchester County Executive during an Inauguration Ceremony held at Purchase College, marking the start of a new three-year term in office. The ceremony reflected both continuity and transition, celebrating the County Executive’s leadership over the past year and setting the stage for […]
Rye police arrest Conn. man for burglary
The city of Rye Police Department arrested 26 year old Joao Caetano De Sa of Danbury, Connecticut, for committing a burglary on Jan. 1, at a residence on Drake Smith Lane. During the course of the burglary, Caetano caused significant damage to the residence while attempting to steal the family’s […]
Mayer, Otis announce law to improve emergency services
Sen. Shelley Mayer and Assemblyman Steve Otis announced their legislation to direct counties, together with local cities, towns, villages, and other EMS providers to develop plans to provide coordinated emergency medical services, has been signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The bill clarifies that the objective of the process […]
Disaster declaration OK’d for Mount Vernon apartment fire
A recently approved federal low-interest loan program provides another path for Mount Vernon residents to rebuild their lives after the devastating fire that destroyed their apartment building last month, County Executive Ken Jenkins said. Jenkins thanked Gov. Hochul and Westchester’s congressional delegation for their work in securing a federal Physical […]
