Tag: Westchester

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Legislators celebrate first Albanian Heritage Month

The Westchester County Board of Legislators recognized its first Albanian Heritage Month on Monday, Oct. 8 with a special ceremony and video presentation honoring children’s health advocate Albana Krasniqi of Yonkers, and prominent surgeon and telemedicine innovator, Dr. Rifat Latifi of Somers. In his opening remarks, Chairman Ben Boykin said […]

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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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County cuts property tax levy by $7M

On the heels of a listening tour around Westchester County, County Executive George Latimer previewed his 2022 proposed Operating Budget announcing a $7 million cut to the county property tax levy. This is the third county property tax cut in a row for Latimer. “This is the largest tax cut […]

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Latimer partners with building, construction industry

Standing next to the construction at Playland Park in Rye, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced the success of the county’s partnership with Westchester Building Trades, and the Construction Industry Council (CIC). Over the past four years, Latimer’s administration has budgeted the largest amount of money for capital projects than […]