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White Plains, NY — The Westchester County Board of Legislators on Monday unanimously approved changes to the county's laws regulating dealers in second-hand gems and precious metals. The changes are designed to help law enforcement recover stolen items like jewelry and coins and silver, and to discourage dealers from accepting property that may be stolen.

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White Plains, NY — Chair of the Westchester County Board of Legislators Benjamin Boykin was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) at the Association’s Annual Meeting in Sullivan County this week.

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Photograph courtesy of Hudson River Museum

White Plains, NY — The Hudson River Museum in Yonkers is set to get a major upgrade. The Westchester County Board of Legislators voted unanimously Monday night to approve renovations at the century-old institution on Warburton Avenue in Yonkers.

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White Plains, NY — The Westchester County Board of Legislators recognized Hispanic Heritage Month with a special ceremony Monday night honoring two community leaders.

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(Legislators, workers and labor leaders gather to support changes to the County’s Displaced Service Employees Protection Law)

White Plains, NY — On Monday night, the Westchester County Board of Legislators voted on a bi-partisan basis, 16-1, to strengthen a law protecting building service workers like cleaning staff and maintenance personal, who face displacement when building ownership or service contracts change hands.