The Westchester County Police Special Response Team (SRT) recently took home some top honors following the National Tactical Officers Association’s Physical Fitness Qualification Test. After putting 370 tactical teams from across the nation through its paces, the NTOA reported that Westchester County Police Officer Jason Payne had achieved the highest […]
Month: October 2021
County parks to add water bottle refill stations
You’ve probably seen water bottle filling stations at gyms, schools, airports, national parks and elsewhere. Now, you’re about to see them at Westchester County parks, thanks to a new measure passed by the county Board of Legislators. On Monday, Sept. 22, the board passed a $750,000 plan for the Parks […]
Eastchester lawyer arraigned on child porn charges
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that Eastchester resident Androsky Lugo has been arraigned for promoting and possessing child pornography and unlawful surveillance of a minor. Lugo, 51, was charged on Aug. 27, 2021, in Eastchester Town Court with Promoting an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, Possessing […]
Hochul authorizes COVID booster doses in NY
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday, Sept. 27, a robust implementation of booster doses into the state’s COVID-19 vaccinationprogram, ensuring an efficient, equitable, and effective distribution of booster doses to eligible New Yorkers statewide. “Our top priority remains staying ahead of this constantly changing virus and protecting New Yorkers with […]