Sunday, November 08, 2009

Westchester Legislators Hold Roundtable on Domestic Violence
October 30, 2009 -- Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman William Ryan (D, WFP-White Plains) hosted a roundtable discussion on domestic abuse, “Stopping Family Violence Where It Starts” with the County’s leading domestic violence advocates today. This was an initiative that will seek to promote a collaborative effort and coordinated strategy between service providers, law enforcement and government to provide domestic violence victims with the services they need to escape violent relationships.

Kaplowitz' Thinking "Outside the Grid" Reaps Presidential Push---President Obama Announces $3 billion in grant money for residential smart meters
October 27 -- Over the past 5 years Westchester County Legislator and Vice-Chairman of the Board Michael Kaplowitz (D, I – Somers) has repeatedly lobbied for smart meters on behalf of residential ratepayers – including at the state level in Albany and before the New York City Council, an initiative today reinforced by President Obama in a press conference where the President announced $3 billion in grant funding for residential smart meter installation. “‘Smart meters’ offer consumers the ‘three E’s; economic advantage, environmental benefit and energy efficiency,” Kaplowitz said.

Westchester County Legislator Nonna Moderates Panel on Health Care Issues at Mount Pleasant Library — Thursday, 10/29 at 7pm!
October 27 -- Legislator John Nonna's 7:00pm town hall meeting is aimed at providing community residents with the opportunity to hear health care professionals, hospital administrators and physicians discuss the state of health care today and possibilities for health care reform . This is a non-political event and no current legislation will be discussed. Residents will also have the opportunity to ask questions.

Westchester Legislators Pass Landmark DWI Vehicle Forfeiture Law
October 19 -- The Westchester County Board of Legislators has approved landmark legislation that would require the forfeiture of vehicles for those convicted of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or while engaged in unlawful speed contests or drag races throughout Westchester County...“The passage of the bill is a major victory for Westchester County and one that will resonate throughout the region, as counties and municipalities aggressively pursue drunk drivers in an effort to make their streets safer," said Legislator Peter Harckham (D, I, WFP-Katonah), the author of this landmark legislation.