Westchester County Legislator Erika L. Pierce (D - Bedford, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers) delivered $27,500 in funding to Friends of Karen, a North Salem-based nonprofit supporting families with children facing life-threatening illnesses.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators is appalled by the proposed rate hikes NYSEG submitted to the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) last night. If approved, residential energy bills will jump by an average of 23.7% for electricity and 33.5% for gas starting May 1, 2026.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators approved several significant measures on Monday night that will strengthen workforce development programs, create affordable housing for vulnerable youth and low-income families and expand the County’s clean energy infrastructure.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators mourns the loss of Herman S. Geist, whose century of life exemplified service above self. As our first-ever Chairman from 1970 to 1973, Herman laid the foundation for everything we are today. He guided our institution through its earliest days with wisdom earned through a lifetime of dedication to community, county, and country.