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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: New Law To Reduce Incidents In Westchester, Officials Say
Officials in Westchester County have passed legislation intended to combat dangerous fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. The legislation, which Westchester County Executive George Latimer has signed, will increase safety regulations regarding lithium-ion batteries for electric mobility devices such as e-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards, officials announced on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The new law will stipulate the following: Only regulated and graded lithium-ion batteries for electric mobility devices will be able to be sold in Westchester; Every retail establishment in the cou…
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Covid-
19: Westchester Hits New Vaccination Milestone
Westchester County has hit a new benchmark as it continues to be among the leaders in New York in administering the COVID-19 vaccine. As of Tuesday, Aug. 3, 80 percent of adult residents 18 and over living in Westchester have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the seventh most among all counties in New York, health officials said. According to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, the 80 percent vaccination rate equates to 653,829 people vaccinated out of a total population of 967,612 in Westchester. Health officials noted that Westchester is outpacing the national…
Politics
Matt Damon Endorses Candidate For Town Justice In Westchester County
A famous actor has endorsed a candidate running for a post in New York. Matt Damon, known for his roles in movies such as Good Will Hunting and The Martian, recorded a video sharing his endorsement of Clark Petschek for Bedford Town Justice in Northern Westchester County. Petschek is running against Jodi Kimmel for the position. Damon, a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a longtime friend of Petschek, since they were roommates at Harvard University. "He's one of the most exceptional people I've met in my life," Damon said. "I've followed his life and career closely since c…
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Site Of First Drive-Through Testing Site In Westchester Reopens Beach, Park
Once the national epicenter of the COVID-19 crisis in America, a park has reopened in Westchester after being used as a drive-through testing site for more than a year. The Glen Island beach and park in New Rochelle reopened on Saturday, July 3 after it served as the state’s original drive-through testing site when the virus began spreading in the city in March, 2020. Related story - COVID-19: NY's First Drive-Through Testing Site, In Westchester, To Close The beach will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from July 3 through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 6. “This is another sign that w…
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Covid-
19: Walk-In Vaccine Clinic To Open In Westchester; Here's Latest Rundown By Community
A walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic is being opened in Westchester as the county continues combating the spread of the virus. During his bi-weekly COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 26, Westchester County Executive announced that beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 30, the Department of Health was opening a first-dose Moderna vaccine clinic 134 Court St. in White Plains that will accept walk-ins. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue to drop as Westchester continues ramping up its vaccination program, a sign that Latimer called "encouraging." "It appears the vaccination numbers are i…
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Covid-
19: Westchester Community College To Serve As Vaccination Site
With more COVID-19 vaccine doses expected to be allocated to local governments in the coming weeks, officials are setting up a new vaccination site at the Westchester Community College. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that they will be expanding their vaccination efforts to include a new location at the community college on Grasslands road which is near the Mount Pleasant-Greenburgh town line. Latimer noted that this will be the second county-run vaccination site, along with the Westchester County Center, where they've been administering approximately 1,000 doses each day t…
Politics
Covid-
19: Westchester State Of County Address Postponed After Legislator Tests Positive
The State of the County address in Westchester has been postponed at the last minute due to a positive COVID-19 test. Westchester County Legislator David Tubiolo announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and may have exposed other lawmakers to the virus, forcing the postponement of the evening address on Thursday, Oct. 8, which would have been Westchester County Executive George Latimer's third since taking office. As a precaution, Latimer said that he was postponing the State of the County, has quarantined as a precaution and is awaiting results of a COVID-19 test. The address, w…
Business
Covid-
19: Westchester Economic Recovery Task Force Moves Forward With Plan to Help Reopen
As New York prepares to begin reopening its economy in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, officials across the state are developing plans to make sure the move goes smoothly. In Westchester, the Business Council of Westchester’s Economic Recovery Task Force is forging ahead with developing a comprehensive plan to provide specific recovery measures and recommendations keyed to assisting Westchester’s diverse business and not-for-profit sectors. Comprised of more than 40 leaders from a broad spectrum of economic sectors across the county, are developing a strategic plan …
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Covid-
19: Here's Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality
There was a sudden spike in hospitalizations for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Westchester after the county enjoyed weeks of declining numbers. In the past 24 hours, 51 people were hospitalized with COVID-19, as the countywide total rose to 716 patients. During his daily COVID-19 briefing, Westchester County Executive George Latimer called it “an unusual spike,” and said he and the Health Department will be monitoring the numbers in the coming days to see whether this is a trend or not. As of Tuesday, May 5, there have been 101,497 Westchester residents tested for COVID-19, with 30,240 p…
Police & Fire
Video: Wrong-Way Crash Narrowly Avoided In Westchester
A police officer on patrol in Westchester was in the right place at the right time and helped a motorist driving the wrong way avoid a crash. The Harrison Police Department released a video showing a wrong-way driver crossing the Anderson Hill Bridge on I-287 who narrowly avoided crashing into two cars passing on the roadway. Police said the driver was elderly and confused, and was able to be pointed in the right direction by the officer without any incident. “Another alert officer at the right place and at the right time. This driver was crossing the Anderson Hill Road bridge over I-287 g…
Politics
Cuomo Vows To Sign Bill Prohibiting NY Employers From Asking For Applicants' Salary Histories
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign legislation that would prohibit employers in New York state from asking job applicants and employees about their wage or salary history. The legislation is aimed at reducing gender pay inequity while protecting job hunters who were downsized or are returning to work after a long break. Workers, regardless of gender, who leave or lose higher-paying jobs often face resistance when they're looking for lower-paying work. Employers might wrongly assume they can't afford the job seeker, or that applicant will be unhappy or more likely to leave sooner. …
Politics
Public Invited To Attend Latimer State Of County Address
Westchester County Executive George Latimer invites the public to attend his 2019 State of the County Address and reception, which is scheduled for Thursday, April 11 at 7 p.m. The address will take place at the Board of Legislators Chambers at the Michaelin Office Building, located at 148 Martine Avenue in White Plains. County Executive Latimer’s State of the County Address, which will be his second, is mandated by the Westchester County Charter. Those interested in attending may RSVP by sending an email to communications@westchestergov.com by Friday, April 5.
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Be Extra Vigilant After Pipe Bombs Sent To Westchester Homes Of Clintons, Soros, Says DA
In the wake of incidents involving pipe bombs sent to the home of Bill and Hillary Clinton and political activist George Soros in Westchester, area officials in Westchester are teaming with federal officials to increase security in the region. On Wednesday, pipe bombs that were headed to the home of the Clintons in Chappaqua and former President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. were intercepted by Secret Service members. Explosives were also received at CNN in Manhattan (addressed to former CIA director John Brennan) as well as other Democratic leaders. On Monday, a pipe bomb was also found…
Lifestyle
2018 Rising Stars Unveiled By Business Council of Westchester
There is no doubt that Westchester is overstocked with talent. And The Business Council of Westchester recognizes that during a prestigious annual awards ceremony. This year, prominent doctors, realtors and bankers as well as the spokeswoman for Westchester's new county executive, the owner of Walter's Hot Dogs, the director of creative culture at the Jacob Burns Film Center and a funeral home director are among the 40 "Rising Stars" being honored by The Business Council of Westchester, on June 21. The county’s leading business membership organization announced its 2018 class of R…
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