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Richard Wishnie Named Deputy Westchester County Executive After Historic Stint In Top Spot Richard Wishnie Named Deputy Westchester County Executive After Historic Stint In Top Spot
Richard Wishnie Named Deputy Westchester County Executive After Historic Stint In Top Spot Westchester has a new Deputy County Executive who just made history by serving less than a week in the top spot following George Latimer's departure for Washington.  In an announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 8, officials revealed that Richard G. Wishnie has been appointed Westchester's next Deputy County Executive.  Wishnie takes the role days after completing his stint as Acting County Executive, a position he held from Thursday, Jan. 2 to Monday, Jan. 6 when current County Executive Ken Jenkins was sworn in to the position.  Wishnie’s appointment marked the first time in …

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Ken Jenkins Named Westchester County Executive Until Special Election Ken Jenkins Named Westchester County Executive Until Special Election
Ken Jenkins Named Westchester County Executive Until Special Election Westchester's Board of Legislators has named the next county executive who will serve until a special election is held in February following the departure of George Latimer for Washington.  In a special meeting held on Monday, Jan. 6, the Westchester County Board of Legislators named Ken Jenkins as County Executive.  Jenkins, the former Deputy County Executive, will serve until a Special Election on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The winner of that election will serve as County Executive through Dec. 31, 2025, completing the remainder of Latimer’s term. "I am deeply honored and humbled …

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First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure
First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure Following George Latimer's resignation as he heads off to Congress, Westchester has appointed its first-ever Acting County Executive.  In a historic move, Westchester County Board of Legislators Chair Vedat Gashi announced the appointment of Richard G. Wishnie, Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, as Acting County Executive on Thursday, Jan. 2, following George Latimer’s resignation after seven years in the role. Wishnie’s appointment marks the first time in Westchester history that the role of Acting County Executive has been triggered. Th…

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Weather
Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding, Icy Roads In Westchester: Here's How To Prepare Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding, Icy Roads In Westchester: Here's How To Prepare
Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding, Icy Roads In Westchester: Here's How To Prepare Westchester County officials are urging residents to prepare for a powerful storm that could cause power outages, flooding, fallen trees, and icy roads right before the holiday weekend. Earlier Report - Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming The storm, which will begin Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22, and last through Friday evening, Dec. 23, will likely bring between 2 to 3 inches of rainfall and heavy gusts of wind. Temperatures on Friday evening are also predicted to drop to below-freezing, according to the National Weather Service.&nb…

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