Westchester County Legislators tackled urgent public health threats and nonprofit funding challenges last week through targeted committee and task force work. These highlights showcase how Board members are actively protecting residents’ health and supporting critical community services throughout Westchester.

Starting May 7, 2025, all U.S. travelers age 18 and up need a REAL ID-compliant identification to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities. This is a federal requirement under the REAL ID Act to enhance security of state-issued IDs.

Today, the Westchester County Board of Legislators joins in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, whose profound impact extends far beyond the Catholic Church to touch people of all faiths and backgrounds worldwide. Pope Francis reached across divides to connect with people and spoke plainly about the need to work together – our biggest challenge.  As we honor his remarkable legacy, we recommit ourselves to fostering these same values of universal respect and compassion in our community.

The Board of Legislators today announced the launch of the Blue Envelope Program in Westchester with County Executive Ken Jenkins surrounded by leaders from Westchester County Public Safety, the Office for People with Disabilities and several autism advocacy groups in the Legislative Rotunda. This initiative is designed to foster calm and effective interactions between law enforcement and drivers with autism and other disabilities during traffic stops.