Fresh Start, a joint initiative of Westchester County Executive George Latimer and District Attorney Miriam Rocah became operational and has officially served its first five individuals. Through the program, the DA’s office identifies qualified first-time non-violent criminal offenders and provides them an opportunity to avoid prosecution and the potential for […]
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County raises awareness of mortgage fraud on elderly
The Westchester County Departments of Consumer Protection and Senior Programs and Services, DSPS, have joined forces to raise awareness of older homeowners falling victim to mortgage fraud. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Office of Private Sector, criminal actors are using forgery, identity theft and online activity to target […]
In face of omicron, Hochul declares State of Emergency
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, Nov. 26 urgent action to boost hospital capacity and address staffing shortages ahead of potential spikes in COVID-19 cases this upcoming winter. Through an Executive Order signed by Hochul, the state Department of Health will be allowed to limit non-essential, non-urgent procedures for in-hospitals […]
Lions and Sedona donate to the Girl Scouts
The Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions teamed up with Mamaroneck’s Sedona Taphouse’s Mondays Dine Out for Charity in support of The Girl Scouts of Larchmont Mamaroneck. Sedona dedicates a full month of Mondays throughout the year in support of local charities and service groups. For the month of October, Sedona raised $1268 […]
Legislators celebrate first Albanian Heritage Month
The Westchester County Board of Legislators recognized its first Albanian Heritage Month on Monday, Oct. 8 with a special ceremony and video presentation honoring children’s health advocate Albana Krasniqi of Yonkers, and prominent surgeon and telemedicine innovator, Dr. Rifat Latifi of Somers. In his opening remarks, Chairman Ben Boykin said […]
