Author: Jim Scova

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Department of Correction holds dedication ceremony

On May 7, as part of National Correctional Professionals Week, the Westchester County Department of Correction, WCDOC, held a dedication ceremony honoring 63 employees who passed away while in service with the Department during its 52-year history. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation to annually recognize correction professionals […]

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Bowman, Latimer celebrate bringing federal funds to county

U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer on Wednesday celebrated the conclusion of this year’s outreach process for federal appropriations requests, which resulted in Bowman submitting more than $300 billion in total federal funding requests on behalf of constituents in NY-16. “I’m grateful to County Executive Latimer […]

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Iona finalizes agreement to acquire Concordia

Initiated earlier this year, an agreement has been finalized for Iona College to acquire Concordia College’s 28-acre campus in Bronxville. Concordia will cease academic instruction before the start of the Fall 2021 semester. The announcement sets the stage for Iona to pursue plans for a school of health sciences on […]

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Updates from Governor Cuomo

Two big announcements were made by Cuomo today regarding live events. 1 – News for baseball fans: Starting May 19, full capacity seating at Yankee Stadium & Citi Field will be available for fully vaccinated people. For unvaccinated the capacity will be 33% to comply with CDC social distancing rules. […]

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Westchester County launches new park pass

With the same great benefits as before, the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation has redesigned its classic park pass to improve branding and generate repeat business. Park passes are now full color, feature the Parks’ logo, and include a traditional credit card-sized pass as well as a […]