Former federal prosecutor and MSNBC commentator Mimi Rocah has defeated Westchester District Attorney Anthony Scarpino in the Democratic primary. Rocah said Scarpino called to concede the race Thursday morning when the latest ballot count numbers revealed Rocah’s margin had surpassed
Read MoreA requirement to provide information to New York State for all out-of-state travelers who arrive at any of the state’s airports goes into effect Tuesday in hopes of preventing the spread of COVID-19. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also announced Monday that
Read MoreBy Lindsay Emery Westchester residents spent about two and a half hours Wednesday night reciting a litany of harrowing stories trying to vote from their experiences during the June 23 primary. Residents participated in the Board of Legislators’ Election Information
Read MoreA new Election Information Gathering Task Force has been established by Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin (D-White Plains). The task force will obtain public input about the June 23 primary election, how it was conducted and proactive steps that
Read MorePhase 4 of the state’s reopening plan begins locally on Tuesday as COVID-19 infection rates remain at or near 1 percent and hospitalizations and deaths continue at the lowest levels of the crisis. Moving onto the fourth and final phase
Read MoreBy Madeline Rosenberg When the Music Conservatory of Westchester shut down in early March, voice teacher Mary Elizabeth Poore knew she had to find a way to keep her students singing. With some research, a new microphone and speakers, Poore
Read MoreAdditional federal aid and a new voluntary program allowing county employees to consider leaving their jobs in exchange for severance pay will help trim Westchester County’s budget deficit that could be as high as $250 million. County Executive George Latimer
Read MorePlayland amusement park in Rye will remain closed for the entire summer after county officials concluded the facility could not be operated safely. Westchester County Executive George Latimer, who called it “probably the toughest decision I’ve had to make,” delivered
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo slammed the federal government and President Donald Trump Monday for a failed coronavirus response that could imperil New York despite the state’s continued decline in transmission rates, hospitalizations and deaths. As COVID-19 cases surge in 32 states,
Read MoreThe cluster of positive COVID-19 cases linked to the recent Horace Greeley High School graduation rose to 19 on Tuesday afternoon. County Executive George Latimer and county Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler made a joint announcement Monday in front of
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