Month: July 2023

Community Lead Stories

AG James reaches deal over discrimination, harassment in Mamaroneck schools

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday an agreement with the Mamaroneck Union Free School District (Mamaroneck UFSD) over its failure to respond to instances of race- and gender-based bullying and harassment against students in schools. The settlement resolves the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) investigation, which […]

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Otis, Mayer secure bridge funding

Assemblyman Steve Otis and state Senator Shelley Mayer announced two important state grants awarded to Sound Shore communities that will assist each community with bridge infrastructure projects that are part of broader flood mitigation plans for their respective watersheds. The city of Rye was awarded $5 million for the replacement […]

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County rolls out plans to combat Lithium-ion battery fires

In response to growing concerns over the potential hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the County’s Department of Emergency Services, Department of Environmental Facilities and Department of Consumer Protection have taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of residents. Westchester County has already experienced lithium-ion […]