White Plains, NY — Members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators are urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reject a proposed rule change that would allow foster care and adoption agencies to deny services to same-sex couples.

• $1 million reduction in County property tax levy
• $10 million in new contributions to County fund balance
• No borrowing to fund operating expenses; no use of one-shot revenues
• Increased support for child care, domestic violence survivors, eviction prevention, health care and more in partnership with nonprofits
• Continued support for public safety and first responders
• $20 million in new funding for affordable housing
• Funding to speed up repairs to our roads, bridges and parks

On Monday, October 21, the Board of Legislators proudly celebrated the outstanding contributions of the Westchester County Department of Correction in a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the department's founding.

White Plains, NY — On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators began consideration of a measure that would ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and vaping products, including mint and menthol, in Westchester County.