The Westchester County Board of Legislators announced new apprenticeship legislation that provides an on-ramp to higher-paying careers in skilled trades for residents, expanding access to quality training and career advancement.
The Westchester County Board of Legislators and County Executive Ken Jenkins submitted their 2026 Joint State Legislative Package to the New York State Delegation this afternoon. The annual convening is an opportunity to advocate for legislation addressing priority issues for Westchester County residents.
The Westchester County Board of Legislators marked Irish American Heritage Month on Monday evening with a ceremony honoring two remarkable changemakers: Sandra Feeney-Charles, Executive Director of the Aisling Center in Yonkers and an inspirational humanitarian who worked with the international organization Concern Worldwide, and Pauline M. Galvin, Chairwoman of the Yonkers Planning Board and a driving force behind the Untermyer Performing Arts Council, Richmond Community Services, and the McLean Avenue Merchants Association.
On Monday night, legislators unanimously confirmed Joan McDonald’s appointment as Westchester Deputy County Executive and honored her predecessor, Richard Wishnie, who retired in January after more than 50 years of exceptional service to the people of Westchester County.