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Update: Funeral Arrangements Announced For Beloved Westchester Corrections Officer, Age 40 Update: Funeral Arrangements Announced For Beloved Westchester Corrections Officer, Age 40
Update: Funeral Arrangements Announced For Beloved Westchester Corrections Officer, Age 40 Funeral arrangement details have been announced for a beloved corrections officer from Westchester who was killed in a crash.  Westchester Correction Officer Eleanor Birrittella of Yonkers died on Saturday, April 20 in a crash at the age of 40, according to the New York Correctional Officers' Benevolent Organization. Earlier Report - Westchester Corrections Officer Eleanor Birritella Dies Birrittella had been a corrections officer for three years before her death and had also served with the Westchester County Board of Elections, according to the Westchester Republican Count…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Northern Westchester City Councilman Filed Fraudulent Petitions During Election: DA Northern Westchester City Councilman Filed Fraudulent Petitions During Election: DA
Northern Westchester City Councilman Filed Fraudulent Petitions During Election: DA A city councilman in Northern Westchester faces criminal charges after filing petitions containing forged signatures during a primary election for a seat on the County Board of Legislators, officials announced.  Peekskill resident and Common Council member Robert Scott, age 44, was arrested after allegedly filing fraudulent petitions during the Democratic primary election for Westchester County Board of Legislators District 1 in June 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, April 17.  According to the DA's Office, on April 10, 2023,…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Democratic Committee Chair, Son In Northern Westchester Indicted for Campaign-Related Forgery Democratic Committee Chair, Son In Northern Westchester Indicted for Campaign-Related Forgery
Democratic Committee Chair, Son In Northern Westchester Indicted for Campaign-Related Forgery A Democratic chairman in the Hudson Valley and his son have been indicted for alleged election-related fraud. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced Wednesday, Sept.13, that following an investigation into forged primary election petitions in Northern Westchester County, William Serratore, age 59, and Carmelo Serratore, age 24, in Mount Kisco, have been indicted and arrested on forgery related charges. The case was handled by the Rockland County District Attorney's Office due to a conflict of interest because William Serratore once served as an assistant …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Increase In Scams Leads Westchester Officials To Change Email Domain Increase In Scams Leads Westchester Officials To Change Email Domain
Increase In Scams Leads Westchester Officials To Change Email Domain As fake websites and fraudulent emails grow more and more common, Westchester government officials are changing their email domains in an effort to make sure residents realize they are credible and can be trusted.  Beginning on Monday, May 1, all Westchester County government email addresses will transition from the already-used "@WestchesterGov.com" to "@WestchesterCountyNY.gov," county officials announced on Monday, April 10.  The change is meant to ensure that residents know county officials can be trusted sources of information, as ".Gov" email addresses are only reserved for&…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
'Strong, Defiant': Former Deputy Commissioner Of Westchester Board Of Elections Dies At 67 'Strong, Defiant': Former Deputy Commissioner Of Westchester Board Of Elections Dies At 67
'Strong, Defiant': Former Deputy Commissioner Of Westchester Board Of Elections Dies At 67 A woman who was greatly involved in serving the citizens of Westchester County has died after a brave fight against health complications.  Jeannie Palazola of Yonkers died on Friday, Nov. 18 at the age of 67, according to her obituary.  Born in 1955, Palazola was passionate about serving in government and politics and was a former Deputy Commissioner of the Westchester County Board of Elections, her obituary said.  Palazola also served as a leader of the 12th Ward election district in Yonkers, as well as a Vice Chair for the Westchester County Democratic Committee,…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Here's When Westchester Sales Tax Increase Takes Effect Here's When Westchester Sales Tax Increase Takes Effect
Here's When Westchester Sales Tax Increase Takes Effect Shoppers in Westchester will be spending a little more after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill to increase sales tax in county municipalities. Cuomo signed the Westchester Property Tax Payer Protection Act on Sunday, June 30, which will increase sales tax by 1 percent - up to 8.375 - in the county’s 20 villages, 19 towns, and the cities of Peekskill and Rye. It takes effect on Aug. 1. As part of the bill, the property tax levy will remain flat for the next two years. The proposal is expected to help stabilize the county’s finances after losing its AAA rating - the highest r…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Here Are Races On The Line In Upcoming Westchester Primaries Here Are Races On The Line In Upcoming Westchester Primaries
Here Are Races On The Line In Upcoming Westchester Primaries Tuesday, June 25 is primary election day in Westchester municipalties. Voters can only vote in primaries for candidates in the political party in which they are registered. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Here's a rundown of races. Democratic Party Greenburgh Council (Three candidates running for two seats): Gina R. Jackson, incumbent Ken Jones and Eric Zinger. Town Clerk: incumbent Judith A. Beville and Maria J. Portilla. Mount Vernon Council (Vote 2): Joyce Brown and Lisa A. Copeland, Yuhanna J. Edwards, Hope Marable and Jamie R. Pessin, Danielle Scholar and Derrick Thompso…

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by Jon Craig