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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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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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Latimer Announces Re-Appointments To New Administration Latimer Announces Re-Appointments To New Administration
Latimer Announces Re-Appointments To New Administration WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- There will be some familiar faces in County Executive George Latimer's administration. Latimer, who took office Monday, announced seven people will continue with their roles in his new administration.  Mae Carpenter, commissioner of senior programs and services department, Rocco Pozzi, commissioner of the probation department, Michael Orth, commissioner of community mental health, Kathleen O'Connor, commissioner of parks, recreation and conservation, Dr. Kunjlata Ashar, medical examiner, Robi Schlaff, executive director of the office for women and Ronald Tocci, directo…

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by Sam Barron