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County Legislators Approve 'Ban The Box' Legislation Protecting Workers With Criminal Past County Legislators Approve 'Ban The Box' Legislation Protecting Workers With Criminal Past
County Legislators Approve 'Ban The Box' Legislation Protecting Workers With Criminal Past The Westchester County Board of Legislators passed a bill on Monday, Dec. 3 to make it illegal for employers to make job seekers disclose committing serious crimes on their application.  The proposed legislation was approved by a vote of 11 to 5. County Executive George Latimer recently said he favored the new law since employers can still ask applicants about any past convictions during their job interview. Latimer said he opposed applicants being instantly and arbitrarily knocked out of the running by being honest on a written application. Monday's vote was 11-5, with all Democrats…

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by Jon Craig
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Latimer Signs Bill Prohibiting Gun Shows On Westchester County Property Latimer Signs Bill Prohibiting Gun Shows On Westchester County Property
Latimer Signs Bill Prohibiting Gun Shows On Westchester County Property Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed into law a bill that prohibits the sale of guns on county property -- including the County Center in White Plains -- which held its last show in January 2017. This bill, passed by the County Board of Legislators, also codifies the Executive Order signed last month by Latimer during the first week of his administration, as reported here by Daily Voice. “Plain and simple, Westchester should not – and will not – profit off the sale of guns in our facilities,” Latimer said. “We just announced that the WNBA’s New York Liberty will call the Coun…

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by Jon Craig