White Plains, NY— On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators passed several essential items, most notably to potentially increase the term of office for a County Legislator from two years to four. Other items included funding to modernize the Public Safety Answering Points system (PSAP), upgrade facilities at Mohansic Golf Course for improved recreational amenities and sustainability, enter into a Climate Grant agreement, and support Yonkers' National Night Out Program.

On Tuesday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis, citing a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that reveals U.S. gun deaths last year reached their highest level in nearly three decades. The report reveals that firearm injury is now the leading cause of death among children and teens and emphasizes the urgent need to address gun violence as a critical health issue affecting a majority of Americans.

White Plains, NY — As we approach the end of Pride Month, we at the Board reflect on the significant legacy of the Stonewall riots, a pivotal event that unfolded on June 28, 1969, when police raided the Stonewall Inn, a vital gathering place for the LGBTQ+ community in New York City’s Greenwich Village.

White Plains, NY — On Monday night, the Board of Legislators hosted its annual Caribbean-American Heritage celebration, joined by an audience full of enthusiastic supporters.