Skip to main content
Gun Safety Warning Graphic

Firearm Warning Labels Approved by Board

White Plains, NY —  With the nation reeling from recent gun violence in Buffalo, Orange County and Houston, the Board of Legislators on Monday voted unanimously to require warning labels to be posted where firearms are sold in Westchester County.

Continue reading

Food Allergy Graphic

Board Approves Food Allergy Safety Training for Restaurants

White Plains, NY —  Food allergies are a major health concern for many Westchester families and people across the nation, especially when it comes to choosing where or whether to dine out. In fact, every three minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone in the United States into the emergency room, and around 1 in 11 Westchester residents live with food allergies.

Continue reading

Jewish-American Heritage Graphic

BOL Celebrates Jewish-American Heritage Month

White Plains, NY — On Monday the Westchester County Board of Legislators and Westchester Jewish Council (WJC) celebrated Jewish-American Heritage Month with a virtual ceremony lauding AJC Westchester/Fairfield and Rabbi Howard Goldsmith of Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester for their important community work and notable efforts on behalf of the people of Ukraine.

Continue reading