The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated African American Heritage Month on Monday night with a ceremony honoring two exceptional individuals: Wade Hardy, Public Safety Commissioner for the City of White Plains, the first African American to be appointed to that role, and Lieutenant Khalia M. Carter, Commanding Officer of the Community Policing Unit in the City of Peekskill, who was promoted to her current rank in a ceremony on the same night. Lieutenant Carter is the first African American to reach the rank of lieutenant in the 177-year history of the Peekskill police force.

On Thursday evening, Legislators celebrated 22 Westchester County high school students who were named 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS) Scholars, including two finalists, selected from a national pool of 2,600 applicants.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators has announced committee assignments for the 2026 legislative term, including the creation of a new Intergovernmental Affairs Committee focused on navigating emerging challenges and policy impacts from federal government.

Legislator José I. Alvarado (D–Yonkers) announced today that he will not seek reelection to represent Westchester County’s District 17, wishing to focus on family and future opportunities. He remains fully committed to completing the current one-year term through December 31, 2026.