Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Feb. 18 the availability of up to $1.5 million in federal funding under the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant to allow providers to expand telehealth services for addiction treatment. Providers will be able to use this funding to expand and upgrade their telehealth […]
Author: Jim Scova
DEC announces annual ‘Buffer in a Bag’ program
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the application period for the Trees for Tribs’ “Buffer in a Bag” program is now open. Qualifying private and public landowners may apply for a free bag of 25 tree and shrub seedlings for planting near streams, rivers or […]
New Ro teen indicted for murder of Julian Oliveros
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced that New Rochelle resident Tommy Rivera was indicted for the shooting death of 16-year-old Julian Oliveros. Rivera, 16, was indicted by a Westchester County Grand Jury for murder in the second degree and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the […]
Latimer hosts grand opening of new county veterans office
In order to best serve the population who have risked their lives to protect us, County Executive George Latimer proudly opened a new county Veterans Service Agency office on Tuesday, Feb. 15 in White Plains. Located at 10 County Center Road, the office is now open and ready to provide […]
County launches opioid response, overdose prevention initiative
In response to a rise in overdose deaths in Westchester County during the COVID-19 pandemic, the county departments of Community Mental Health, Health, Social Services, Public Safety, the Medical Examiner’s Office and the County Executive’s Office have partnered with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, and local and federal law […]
