On Tuesday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis, citing a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that reveals U.S. gun deaths last year reached their highest level in nearly three decades. The report reveals that firearm injury is now the leading cause of death among children and teens and emphasizes the urgent need to address gun violence as a critical health issue affecting a majority of Americans.

White Plains, NY — As we approach the end of Pride Month, we at the Board reflect on the significant legacy of the Stonewall riots, a pivotal event that unfolded on June 28, 1969, when police raided the Stonewall Inn, a vital gathering place for the LGBTQ+ community in New York City’s Greenwich Village.

White Plains, NY — On Monday night, the Board of Legislators hosted its annual Caribbean-American Heritage celebration, joined by an audience full of enthusiastic supporters.

White Plains, NY — At its regular Board meeting on Monday night, the Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL) conducted two public hearings and voted on some of the most innovative legislation of the 2024 term.