The Westchester County Board of Legislators approved three major initiatives last night: building affordable apartments for seniors in New Rochelle, upgrading a popular Yorktown farm that feeds families and teaches environmental conservation, and repairing heavily travelled roads and bridges in Yonkers.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators held the first of three opportunities for residents to participate in the 2026 County Budget process Thursday night. More than 50 people took to the microphone in the auditorium of the Peekskill City School District Ford Administration Building to share input about their priorities as legislators review the operating budget proposed by County Executive Ken Jenkins on December 7, 2025. Community speakers advocated for a range of concerns including subsidized childcare, arts funding, and environmental protection.

“Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and the Westchester County Board of Legislators strongly reject the proposed rate increases recently announced as part of the Joint Proposal between Con Edison, the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), and other parties.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators received today the proposed FY2026 Operating Budget for consideration from County Executive Ken Jenkins. The Board will now begin a careful review of the 2026 plan.