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White Plains, NY — Members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators are urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reject a proposed rule change that would allow foster care and adoption agencies to deny services to same-sex couples.

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  • $1 million reduction in County property tax levy
  • $10 million in new contributions to County fund balance
  • No borrowing to fund operating expenses; no use of one-shot revenues
  • Increased support for child care, domestic violence survivors, eviction prevention, health care and more in partnership with nonprofits
  • Continued support for public safety and first responders
  • $20 million in new funding for affordable housing
  • Funding to speed up repairs to our roads, bridges and parks

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On Monday, October 21, the Board of Legislators proudly celebrated the outstanding contributions of the Westchester County Department of Correction in a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the department's founding.

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White Plains, NY — On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators began consideration of a measure that would ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and vaping products, including mint and menthol, in Westchester County.

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White Plains, NY — The Westchester County Board of Legislators recognized Italian Heritage and Culture Month with a special ceremony Monday night, held in collaboration with the Westchester Coalition of Italian American Organizations (WCIAO).