The Westchester County Board of Legislators approved $2.8 million in investments to improve recreational facilities and economic development at its meeting on August 4, 2025. The Board allocated funds to repair the flood-damaged Briarcliff-Peekskill Trailway and voted to fund a partnership with the Village of Port Chester to revitalize its downtown waterfront area. These projects will enhance recreational access and support economic growth while creating public amenities for all County residents.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators authorized critical improvements for the County’s largest family shelter, plus after-school programming for sixth-graders in Yonkers during its meeting on Monday, August 4, 2025.

The Board of Legislators voted unanimously Monday to advocate for Northern Westchester residents against substantial rate increases recently proposed by New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG).

The Westchester County Board of Legislators today approved a significant investment in higher education, adopting the SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) 2025–26 budget which includes $158.8 million in total funding—a more than 10% increase over the prior year, to strengthen student services, academic offerings, and campus facilities.