A long-running civil suit against accused sexual abuser Edwin Gaynor has taken a new turn this week, as court documents reveal that a recent letter written by the former educator to attorneys represent yet another admission of guilt on Gaynor’s part. On Nov. 9, Barbara Hart—an attorney for Grant & […]
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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 […]
Robert Durst indicted for the 1982 murder of wife
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that Robert Durst was indicted for the murder of his first wife, Kathleen Durst, in South Salem on or about Jan. 31, 1982. Durst, 78, was charged by a Westchester County Grand Jury in an indictment on Nov. 1, 2021, with murder […]
Latimer coasts to 2nd county executive win
Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, easily won reelection to a second term on Tuesday night in a race that never materialize into much of a contest. According to county Board of Elections data, Latimer secured 62% of the vote, or 94,833 votes, with 100% of precincts reporting. His […]
County Health Department raises awareness about lead exposure
County Executive George Latimer reminds residents to take steps now to assure children are protected from the harmful effects of lead exposure in their own homes. “I encourage all families to talk to their child’s healthcare provider to assess their child’s risk and need for lead exposure testing and to […]