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Honors Community Organizations Dedicated to Service and Safety

The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month on Monday night with a ceremony honoring two esteemed organizations: the Community Thanksgiving Dinner Program hosted by Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford Corners, an interfaith volunteer effort which has fed thousands for more than 20 years, and Community Security Services, a White Plains-based national nonprofit empowering volunteers to protect Jewish institutions and gatherings from security threats.

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Board Votes to Protect STEAM Education, Natural Waterways, and Youth Development

The Westchester County Board of Legislators approved several measures tonight to improve the quality of life for residents of all ages. Among them were bipartisan, unanimous votes to:

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Board of Legislators Hosts Community Listening Sessions Around Westchester County

The Westchester County Board of Legislators is hosting a series of “Community Listening Sessions” across the County in the coming months. These local forums aim to give residents an opportunity to voice concerns and questions about Con Edison's proposed double-digit rate increases–which would raise average residential electricity bills by 11.4% and gas bills by 13.3% by 2026.

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Board of Legislators condemned Con Edison's proposed double-digit increases for gas and delivery rates during a charged bipartisan “Committee of the Whole” meeting

The Westchester County Board of Legislators condemned Con Edison's proposed double-digit increases for gas and delivery rates during a charged bipartisan “Committee of the Whole” meeting this afternoon. Despite being formally invited, Con Edison declined to send even a single representative to hear legislators voicing the concerns of distressed constituents. An empty chair sat symbolically in the room, underscoring the utility company's absence.

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Board of Legislators Honors Community Leaders from Tarrytown and Edgemont

The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated AAPI Heritage Month on Monday night with a ceremony honoring two outstanding community leaders: Dr. Bhagwati J. Mistry, a pioneering pediatric dentist, holistic wellness advocate, and community leader dedicated to healthcare equity and cultural preservation in Westchester for over four decades, and Jaclyn Liu, former President of OCA-Westchester & Hudson Valley Chapter and co-founder of the Chinese Academy of Greater New York, who has dedicated over a decade to strengthening AAPI communities through cultural programming, youth development initiatives, and community advocacy.