Hits: 150WHITE PLAINS, NY—The Westchester County Board of Legislators began the 2026 term on Monday night, re-electing Board Chairman Vedat Gashi (D–New Castle, Ossining, Somers, Yorktown) and electing Legislator Terry Clements (D–New Rochelle, Pelham, Pelham Manor) as Vice Chair. Sunday Vanderberg was elected to her fifth term as the … Continue reading
Hits: 148 WESTCHESTER COUNTY LAUNCHES “THIS WEEK IN WESTCHESTER” PODCAST Weekly County Executive Briefing Now Available On-Demand Across Audio Platforms Listen to This Week in Westchester: The Podcast (White Plains, NY) – With the start of the new year, Westchester … Continue reading
Hits: 134 Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Enjoying this newsletter? Why not share it with a friend? A unilateral change to childhood vaccines: What it means for you And why it matters Katelyn Jetelina Jan 6 REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION READ IN … Continue reading
Hits: 146GILLIBRAND STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S FREEZE OF CHILD CARE FUNDING IN NY Washington, D.C. – Today, in response to reports that the Trump administration will freeze billions in funding meant for poor children and their families in New York and other Democrat-led … Continue reading
Hits: 426 The state Department of Health said there were 4,546 flu hospitalizations last week, a 24% increase from the week before. “We are having a more severe flu season than prior years, almost 1,000 more people were admitted to … Continue reading
Hits: 788 Caitlin Rivers 3d Force of Infection Forgot to share that I spoke to the New York Times at length about the hepatitis B birth dose, changes to vaccine policy, and whether the public health enterprise needs a rethink. … Continue reading
Hits: 431 Hits: 107 JUSTIN BRASH ELECTED MAYOR EVELYN SANTIAGO, NICK WOLFE ELECTED TO COMMON COUNCIL JEN PUJA TO COUNTY BOARD NYC CONGESTION PRICING A SUCCESS FUELS MTA COMMUTER AND SUBWAY TRANSIT RIDERSHIP 17% GAIN IN RIDERS STATE SHIFTS … Continue reading
Hits: 1029 WPCNR SIDEWALKS OF WHITE PLAINS. By John Bailey. January 2, 2026: Former Councilman Justin Brasch of the last 8 years, was sworn in as the 19th Mayor of White Plains this morning. Attorney General of the State of … Continue reading
Hits: 244(White Plains, NY) – Kenneth W. Jenkins was officially sworn in as Westchester County Executive during an Inauguration Ceremony held at Purchase College, marking the start of a new three-year term in office. The ceremony reflected both continuity and transition, celebrating the County … Continue reading
Hits: 175 THE REPORTER LOOKS AT HIS IMPERFECT LIFE AND HIS 17 RESOLUTIONS FOR 2026 OVERCOME FEAR REPORT THE TRUTH NOT GET MAD AT EVERYTHING. FORGIVE PEOPLE’S WEAKNESSES, INCOMPETANCE, AND FEAR. PUT IN HEARING AIDS BEFORE PRESS CONFERENCES, ENTERTAINING GATHERINGS, … Continue reading