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Latimer commends emergency services women

During Women’s History Month, Westchester County Executive George Latimer is highlighting the service and dedication of the professional women serving with the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, DES. “Women in the Department of Emergency Services are dedicated, resourceful, experienced and capable,” Latimer said. “They have played a vital role […]

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Westchester announces Project Alliance

In response to the Westchester County Police Reform & Reimagining Task Force report to the governor, the county is announcing Project Alliance. Project Alliance represents a fiveprong approach developed by Westchester County Executive George Latimer with the Department of Community Mental Health, Department of Public Safety, Department of Emergency Services […]

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Board approves ambulance deal with WMC

On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the county Board of Legislators unanimously approved a new agreement with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation, owner of theWestchester Medical Center, to provide ambulance services to five nearby facilities on the county’s Valhalla campus, including the 149-bed Volunteers of America Grasslands Homeless Shelter. The new […]

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Latimer lauds EMS for work during pandemic

As EMS Week begins across the nation, Westchester County Executive George Latimer is saluting all paramedics and emergency medical technicians for the extraordinary work they have done during the COVID-19 crisis. “The people of Westchester are enormously grateful to our EMS providers for the courage and commitment they have demonstrated […]