Gov. Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation, on July 1, to strengthen New York’s gun laws and bolster restrictions on concealed carry weapons. This package of new laws—drafted in close collaboration with the state Legislature—is devised to align with the Supreme Court’s recent decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen. As a result […]
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BOL approves Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access act
On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators voted to approve a law ensuring safe access to reproductive health care facilities. The measure passed by a 15-2 vote. Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed the act into law immediately after its approval by the board. The new law, which takes […]
Westchester to break ground on LGBTQ+ senior housing project
Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined members of Westchester County’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center, Monadnock Development and HANAC to announce Westchester’s first LGBTQ+ friendly housing development that will bring 140 units of affordable senior housing to downtown White Plains. It will also include a larger space […]
Hochul signs voting rights bill into law
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday, at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, signed the landmark John. R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York into law cementing New York state’s place as a national leader on voting rights and fulfilling a key part of the governor’s 2022 State of the State […]
Music fest and fireworks return July 3rd to Kensico Dam
Once again fireworks will light up the night sky during the Westchester County Music Fest and Fireworks at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla on Sunday, July 3. “I’m thrilled to welcome back thousands of people from Westchester and beyond to celebrate our nation’s independence with live music and one […]