The Westchester County Board of Legislators today received the proposed 2026 Capital Budget for consideration from Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins. The Board will now begin a diligent review of the 2026 plan, which includes investments in affordable housing, core County infrastructure, transportation systems, and environmental sustainability. 

Westchester County Legislator Erika L. Pierce (D-Bedford, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers) delivered a $65,000 “big check” to Community Based Services, Inc. to help families with young people aging out of high school supports. The County funds will enable the North Salem-based nonprofit to hire transition coordinators who educate families on their options as they navigate a complex system of referrals and care coordination.

More than 60 Northern Westchester residents slammed rising energy costs at the Westchester County Board of Legislators’ final New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) Public Input Session at the Heritage Hills Activities Center on Tuesday night.

Families across Westchester will soon have greater peace of mind knowing that first responders will be ready to act quickly during life-threatening allergy emergencies.