The Westchester County Board of Legislators has officially adopted the report of the county’s Police Reform and Reimagining Task Force in a unanimous vote on March 22, after weeks of review by the board’s Public Safety Committee. The adoption of the report establishes a blueprint for police reform intended to […]
Author: Jim Scova
Federal stimulus plan means $188M for Westchester
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden earlier this month, includes nearly $440 million in direct funding for Westchester County and its municipalities, to help the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Separately, the plan also includes money for local school districts; transportation, […]
Golf season tees off at 4 Westchester courses
Good news for golfers, play will resume at four of Westchester County’s six public golf courses on Friday, March 12, weather permitting. The highly anticipated season will begin at the county’s central and southern courses–Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake in Yonkers, Maple Moor in White Plains, and Saxon Woods in Scarsdale. […]
Cuomo allows entertainment venues to reopen
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Wednesday, March 3 that beginning April 2, event, arts and entertainment venues can reopen at 33% capacity, up to 100 people indoors and up to 200 people outdoors. If all attendees present proof of negative test prior to entry, capacity can increase up to […]
Westchester-filmed productions score nominations
Awards season officially kicked off this week with the announcement of nominees for both Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild, SAG, awards. Once again, Westchester County was well-represented, seeing seven award nominations in top categories going to productions that filmed right here in Westchester. “These nominations highlight our diverse locations […]
