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Key Things To Know About Westchester's Proposed 2019 Budget Key Things To Know About Westchester's Proposed 2019 Budget
Key Things To Know About Westchester's Proposed 2019 Budget It's still subject to review and approval by the county Board of Legislators, but Westchester County Executive George Latimer has proposed his annual spending plan for 2019. The $1.94 billion budget maintains vital county government services, leaves the "rainy day" emergency fund intact and stays within the state-mandated tax cap. Delivering on last year's promise to "move Westchester," the Democrat from Rye released his first operating budget.  “I am proud to present this budget to Westchester taxpayers and the Board of Legislators – my partner in responsible government," Latimer sai…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
Planned 200-Plus Layoffs Avoided By Yonkers Public Schools Planned 200-Plus Layoffs Avoided By Yonkers Public Schools
Planned 200-Plus Layoffs Avoided By Yonkers Public Schools It came down to the wire, but more than 200 positions and programs have been saved in the Yonkers School District following the City Council's adoption of a $1.2 billion budget that includes increased funding for the district. On Wednesday, the Council adopted the budget, which includes a 6.2 percent property tax increase, which averages out to an increase of $560 for homeowners annually or $46 per month. Last week, citing a rise in employee salaries and benefits, the rising cost of utilities, transportation and tuitions, Yonkers Schools Superintendent Edwin Quezada stated that, “what cost …

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by Zak Failla