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(WHITE PLAINS, NY) On Monday November 9th, just two days before Veteran’s Day 2015, Legislator Catherine Borgia held a press event at the American Legion Post in Ossining to announce that the County will be pursuing the creation of a Veteran’s Treatment Court.  Borgia was joined by local officials and Veterans.

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Republicans on the Westchester County Board of Legislators expanded their caucus by one seat after two key victories on Election Day. The Republicans added to their ranks with the election of Francis Corcoran to the open seat in District 2 which was previously held by Democrat, Peter Harckham.

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(WHITE PLAINS, NY) The National Association of Counties (NACo) has confirmed Legislator Catherine Borgia to its Justice and Public Safety Policy Steering Committee.  This committee discusses all matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems, including criminal justice planning, law enforcement, courts, corrections, homeland security, community crime prevention, juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, emergency management, fire prevention and control, and civil disturbances.

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(WHITE PLAINS, NY) Legislator Catherine Parker (D-Rye) announced today that there will be 41 new housing units dedicated to senior citizens built at 150 North Street in Rye.  With many seniors living on fixed incomes, Parker took action to help our aging population remain in the community where many grew up and still have families.

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(PEEKSKILL, NY) Wednesday afternoon, during a press conference in Peekskill, several members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators announced their actions intended to stop the harmful impacts of the Spectra pipeline recently authorized by County Executive Rob Astorino.  The press conference was held at the home of Nancy Vann, a homeowner directly in the path of the pipeline.  Both the existing and the super-sized new pipelines run through several Northern Westchester communities and will have adverse effects on local property values and harmful impacts on the natural environment.  Members of the County Board of Legislators have introduced a resolution urging New York State to freeze any air and water quality permits. They will also be submitting a petition to the United States EPA appealing the decision to issue air permits for the pipeline’s compressor station.