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Board of Legislators Honors Community Leaders from Tarrytown and Edgemont

The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated AAPI Heritage Month on Monday night with a ceremony honoring two outstanding community leaders: Dr. Bhagwati J. Mistry, a pioneering pediatric dentist, holistic wellness advocate, and community leader dedicated to healthcare equity and cultural preservation in Westchester for over four decades, and Jaclyn Liu, former President of OCA-Westchester & Hudson Valley Chapter and co-founder of the Chinese Academy of Greater New York, who has dedicated over a decade to strengthening AAPI communities through cultural programming, youth development initiatives, and community advocacy.

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Countywide Plan to Connect Households with Unclaimed Funds Pays Off

A cooperative effort between the Westchester County Board of Legislators, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli helped Westchester residents recover nearly $5 million in unclaimed funds between August and December 2024.

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Legislators Address Measles Outbreaks and Prevention; Nonprofits’ Funding and Budget Concerns

Westchester County Legislators tackled urgent public health threats and nonprofit funding challenges last week through targeted committee and task force work. These highlights showcase how Board members are actively protecting residents’ health and supporting critical community services throughout Westchester.

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REAL ID Required for Domestic Flights Starting May 7, 2025

Starting May 7, 2025, all U.S. travelers age 18 and up need a REAL ID-compliant identification to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities. This is a federal requirement under the REAL ID Act to enhance security of state-issued IDs.

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Statement from the Westchester County Board of Legislators

Today, the Westchester County Board of Legislators joins in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, whose profound impact extends far beyond the Catholic Church to touch people of all faiths and backgrounds worldwide. Pope Francis reached across divides to connect with people and spoke plainly about the need to work together – our biggest challenge.  As we honor his remarkable legacy, we recommit ourselves to fostering these same values of universal respect and compassion in our community.