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New Westchester County Budget Cuts Property Tax Levy By $6M New Westchester County Budget Cuts Property Tax Levy By $6M
New Westchester County Budget Cuts Property Tax Levy By $6M The new 2023 Westchester County budget will bring some relief to checkbooks, as it cuts the county's property tax levy by $6 million, county officials said.  The new budget, unanimously passed by the Board of Legislators and signed by County Executive George Latimer on Monday, Dec. 12, totals $2.365 billion and includes Latimer's fourth property tax cut in a row, according to county officials.  In addition to tax cuts, the budget also funds the county's Department of Corrections, Public Safety, Probation and Emergency Services at the "highest level" in the county's history, county…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Fresh Start': Westchester County Second-Chance Program Celebrates Success A Year In 'Fresh Start': Westchester County Second-Chance Program Celebrates Success A Year In
'Fresh Start': Westchester County Second-Chance Program Celebrates Success A Year In A year after the launch of the "Fresh Start" program, which offers low-level offenders counseling and rehabilitation instead of fines and incarceration, Westchester County officials are celebrating its success.  Since being launched in October 2021, the program has been completed by close to 200 participants, according to an announcement by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office from Tuesday, Nov. 22.  "Through our successful partnership with county government and law enforcement, this program allows non-violent individuals facing low-level charges an opportunity to res…

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by Ben Crnic
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2019 Youth Summit Held At Westchester County Center 2019 Youth Summit Held At Westchester County Center
2019 Youth Summit Held At Westchester County Center The Second Annual Youth Summit was held at the Westchester County Center on Wednesday, March 20 and had an extensive list of hosts and sponsors. The event was a “unique opportunity” for students, educators and health professionals to collaborate with elected officials and civic leaders to talk about the different reasons why teens start using drugs as well as the many prevention methods. Hosts of the event include: Westchester County Executive George Latimer The Department of Community Mental Health The County Youth Bureau The Harris Project Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative Student …

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by Valerie Musson
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Mental Health, Substance Use Crisis Stabilization Team Created In Westchester Mental Health, Substance Use Crisis Stabilization Team Created In Westchester
Mental Health, Substance Use Crisis Stabilization Team Created In Westchester Officials in Westchester County are moving forward in their plans to create the county’s first Crisis Stabilization Hub. Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that, under the recommendations of his Transition Team, they are created a Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis Stabilization Team in White Plains. The new team will be operated by PEOPLe, Inc. and is “the initial step in creating Westchester’s first Crisis Stabilization Hub." The Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) has begun steps to establish four Crisis Stabilization Hubs throughout the county, with …

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by Zak Failla
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Mount Kisco Resident Requires Police Intervention After Making Threats Mount Kisco Resident Requires Police Intervention After Making Threats
Mount Kisco Resident Requires Police Intervention After Making Threats Westchester County Police intervention was required in Mount Kisco, after a tenant possibly suffering from mental illness, made alleged threats against staff members in an apartment building. Staff members at a building on Barker Street reported to County Police on Tuesday, Jan. 16 that a tenant had made violent threats against them, and stated that he believes other people had been entering his apartment when he is not home. Police said that officers requested assistance from the county’s Department of Community Mental Health and the tenant agreed to be transported to Northern Westchester …

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by Zak Failla
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Mount Kisco Resident Requires Police Intervention After Making Threats Mount Kisco Resident Requires Police Intervention After Making Threats
Mount Kisco Resident Requires Police Intervention After Making Threats Westchester County Police intervention was required in Mount Kisco, after a tenant possibly suffering from mental illness, made alleged threats against staff members in an apartment building. Staff members at a building on Barker Street reported to County Police on Tuesday, Jan. 16 that a tenant had made violent threats against them, and stated that he believes other people had been entering his apartment when he is not home. Police said that officers requested assistance from the county’s Department of Community Mental Health and the tenant agreed to be transported to Northern Westchester …

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by Zak Failla