New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned under a cloud after a sexual harassment probe. “The best way I can help now is if I step aside,” Cuomo said Tuesday. It seems that with fewer and fewer allies Cuomo was left with no choice except to resign. If he did […]
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County passes 80% vaccination threshold among 18 and older
Westchester County Executive George Latimer today announced that 80% of adult residents 18+ living in Westchester County have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The 80% vaccination rate equates to 653,829 people vaccinated out of a total population of 967,612 in Westchester. Westchester County continues to outpace […]
YSW, Westchester DA partner to reduce racial disparities
The Youth Shelter of Westchester and county District Attorney’s Office announce an innovative partnership with the Vera Institute of Justice, pledging to reduce racial disparities in the Westchester criminal legal system by at least 20% during 2022. As part of its Motion for Justice program, Vera Institute will provide financial […]
DA Rocah dismisses all marijuana possession cases
District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced Monday that the courts have granted her petition to dismiss all marijuana cases involving felony and misdemeanor charges of marijuana possession or sale. “Dismissing all marijuana cases, including underlying bench warrants, has been a priority of mine, and the legislature’s repeal of Article 221 […]
Mamaroneck pest control owner elected to NPMA board
Joel Nolasco, the owner of a Mamaroneck-based pest management company, has been recently elected to the board of a national non-profit. Operating NuBorn Pest Control, located at 154 E. Boston Post Road in the village, Nolasco was elected in March to the National Pest Management Association’s Board of Directors. “To […]