On June 30, Associate New York State Supreme Court Justice Steven M. Jaeger ruled that legal proceedings against alleged sexual abuser Edwin Gaynor would be halted temporarily following last month’s death of Kevin Swayne, one of the plaintiffs in the matter. The decision came after lawyers for the Archdiocese of […]
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Latimer swears in 41 new correction officers
After completing a rigorous 10-week academy, 41 new correction officers took their oaths of office today and embarked on careers at the Westchester County Department of Correction (WCDOC). Also completing the WCDOC academy training curriculum were two Yonkers detention officers who participated as part of a shared services arrangement with […]
County to strengthen Co-op Disclosure Law
On Monday, June 28, the Westchester County Board of Legislators approved a measure to require co-op boards to provide written notice of a reason for rejection when a prospective buyer’s application is declined. Under the measure, the reason for rejection must be included when the co-op files notice of a […]
Latimer introduces legislation to combat discrimination
When Westchester County Executive George Latimer took office in 2018, he made it a priority to strengthen and revitalize the Westchester County Human Rights Commission—a commission he helped to establish with state Sen. Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and former county Board of Legislators Chairwoman Lois Bronz during his time serving […]
Million Air files $30M lawsuit against county
After three-and-a-half years of failed negotiations with Westchester County officials, which has refused to allow construction of a replacement hangar at the Westchester County Airport, Million Air filed a lawsuit on June 14 in federal court seeking more than $30 million in damages. The suit, brought by White Plains’ Yankwitt […]
