Westchester County’s Department of Emergency Services distributed 18,560 COVID-19 test kits to member libraries of the Westchester Library System, WLS, for their patrons. The disbursement is part of an ongoing, proactive effort by the county to make testing accessible to Westchester residents. “The Westchester Library System is a trusted institution […]
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DEC announces annual ‘Buffer in a Bag’ program
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the application period for the Trees for Tribs’ “Buffer in a Bag” program is now open. Qualifying private and public landowners may apply for a free bag of 25 tree and shrub seedlings for planting near streams, rivers or […]
Latimer hosts grand opening of new county veterans office
In order to best serve the population who have risked their lives to protect us, County Executive George Latimer proudly opened a new county Veterans Service Agency office on Tuesday, Feb. 15 in White Plains. Located at 10 County Center Road, the office is now open and ready to provide […]
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 […]
County Launches 1000 entrepreneur program
The Westchester County Office of Economic Development announced Launch1000—an innovative, fully remote, self-paced program designed to turn concepts and ideas into business plans and startups—will return in 2022. New to the program this year is the addition of a dual language cohort (English/Spanish) with a minimum of 100 seats available. […]