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County launches opioid response, overdose prevention initiative

In response to a rise in overdose deaths in Westchester County during the COVID-19 pandemic, the county departments of Community Mental Health, Health, Social Services, Public Safety, the Medical Examiner’s Office and the County Executive’s Office have partnered with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, and local and federal law […]

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County lawmakers confront utilities about energy prices

With surging energy costs walloping ratepayers this winter, Westchester County legislators met with local utilities to seek answers and find solutions for local residents and businesses. On Tuesday, Feb. 15, the Board of Legislators’ Committee on Energy, Environment and Climate grilled representatives of Con Edison and New York State Electric […]

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Hochul lifts state mask mandate

Mask mandates in public schools across New York will be lifted this Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday — and she feels “confident” Big Apple Mayor Eric Adams will follow suit but said it’s ultimately up to him. Speaking from Albany, Hochul said local governments would now be empowered to […]