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(L-R Minority Leader Margaret Cunzio, Robert Caluori, Chair Vedat Gashi; Chair Vedat Gashi, Louis Picani)

On Monday night, the Westchester County Board of Legislators hosted its annual Italian-American Heritage Celebration, honoring Robert Caluori, CFO of the Westchester Library System and Louis Picani, labor leader and Vice President of the Westchester-Putnam Central Labor Body (WPCLB).

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In its sixteenth Board meeting of the year, the Westchester County Board of Legislators passed several initiatives, including affordable housing, sewage and electric infrastructure upgrades, and the replacement of a 45-year-old smokehouse building.

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Picture of (L-R Vice Chair José Alvarado, Wilson Soto, Chairman Vedat Gashi; Leg. Erika Pierce, Karine Patiño, Chairman Vedat Gashi)

On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators hosted a vibrant celebration honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, themed "Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together." This theme, designated by the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers, underscores the importance of Hispanic representation and participation in shaping our nation's future.

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At its fifteenth regular Board meeting of the year, the Westchester County Board of Legislators passed several legislative items supporting professional development, youth employment, and technology upgrades at Westchester Community College, among others.

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This month, Legislator Nancy Barr was appointed by NYSAC President Ben Boykin to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Human Services and Education Policy Steering Committee. This committee oversees critical matters related to children’s issues, foster care, public assistance, income support, services for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities, immigration policy, social services, and education at all levels.