Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday more than $658 million in state funding to support 127 projects that will protect and transform New York State’s health care delivery system. Administered by the State Department of Health and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, the Statewide Health Care Facility […]
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County launches Black Maternal Child Health initiative
Together with representatives from the Westchester County Health Department, the Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network, St. John’s Riverside Hospital, Birth from The Earth, Sister to Sister, International and other advocates and providers, County Executive George Latimer announced the Black Maternal Child Health Initiative. The nearly $1M Program, which will be […]
Misdemeanor Mental Health Court opens in Westchester
Ninth Judicial District Administrative Judge Anne Minihan announced on Jan. 19, the launch of the Westchester Misdemeanor Wellness Court (WMWC), a specialized court for individuals charged with misdemeanors in Westchester County living with a serious mental illness that affects their day-to-day functioning. Located in White Plains City Court, the WMWC […]
DOC swears in 16 new corrections officers
Late last month, the Westchester County Department of Correction, WCDOC, held a formal graduation and promotional ceremony for 16 new correction officers, 7 Sergeants and 2 Captains. Joining the graduating class was 1 Yonkers Detention Officer who participated in the 12-week correction officer academy training period. The ceremony began with […]
County announces $7.3M to upgrade Weaver Street Pumping Station
Following the deleterious impact that the remnants of Hurricane Ida had on our region in August of 2021, County Executive George Latimer has announced a $7.3 million upgrade to the Weaver Street Pumping Station in Larchmont. Latimer said: “Leaving things better than we found them has been a hallmark of […]