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COFFEE OR COCKTAILS WITH WHITE PLAINS WEEK–THE FRIDAY FEB 25 REPORT WITH JOHN BAILEY AND GUEST ANCHOR, JOHN MARINO OF WESTCHESTER TALK RADIO–INSTANTLY –CLICK ON THE WHITE ARROW BELOW
HEATING AND ELECTRIC BILLS HELP
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WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. By Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. February 26, 2022:
Many are struggling this winter with increases in home heating costs. I have received numerous e mails and phone calls from residents in recent days – complaining about their enormous Con Ed bills. The following info may be helpful to some people. If you hear of any other programs that are worth sharing with Greenburgh residents, please advise me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com
You may be eligible for help paying heating and utility expenses to avoid potential service interruptions during the cold weather months through the federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for low- and middle-income residents.
- HEAP is administered locally through the Westchester County Department of Social Services
- Information about the kind of help that is available, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, can be found on the DSS HEAP website at
Another available resource is New York’s Energy Affordability Policy (EAP) that requires the state’s major electric and natural gas utilities to provide monthly bill discounts to income eligible customers.
To enroll in the utility bill discount program, customers should contact their individual utility:
- Con Edison customers can find information here: Hope this info is helpful. PAUL FEINER
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WHITE PLAINS WEEK THE FEB 25 REPORT- JOHN BAILEY AND GUEST ANCHOR, WESTCHESTER TALK RADIO’S JOHN MARINO OF “CUP O’ JOE POLITICAL SHOW” on www.wpcommunitymedia.org THE WESTCHESTER ANCHORS HAVE WESTCHESTER COVERED
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2 INCHES OF SNOW, SLEET FREEZING RAIN CREATE SLIPPING SLIDING CONDITIONS AT 6 AM. BEWARE SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS USE “DRIVE GEAR” AND EASE SPEED.
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TONIGHT AT 7 ON FIOS CH 45 AND OPTIMUM WHITE PLAINS, CH 76 “PEOPLE TO BE HEARD:” LATIMER, D.A. MIMI ROCAH, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY TERRANCE RAYNOR, MICHAEL ORTH COMMISSIONER OF MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH SHERLITA AMLER ON THE WESTCHESTER ALL HANDS ON DECK CRACKDOWN ON FENTANYL OPIOIDS ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION AND OVERDOSES AND SPREAD. A REBROADCAST OF THE GEORGE LATIMER FENTANYL-OPIOID NEWS CONFERENCE. “A PROGRAM THAT MUST BE HEAR” FOR PARENTS, DOCTORS, YOUTHS, EDUCATORS, THE ADDICTED
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WESTCHESTER ESTABLISHES CYBER SECURITY TASK FORCE
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WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Westchester County Department of Communications February 24, 2022:
In response to local governments becoming increasingly susceptible to cybersecurity threats over the past decade, County Executive George Latimer has signed an Executive Order to create a Task Force on Cybersecurity. The Task Force will be charged with reviewing the County’s current cybersecurity policies, and developing new procedures to enhance the long-standing efforts of the County’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT). Together with DoIT, the Task Force will ensure the County will be protected if it ever fell victim to a major breach or cybersecurity attack.
Latimer said:
“It is crucial that Westchester County take the necessary steps to anticipate and prepare for a possible cybersecurity threat, which could pose a significant risk to our water systems and utilities, school districts and healthcare facilities, airport and other County operations. We very much appreciate the good work of the County’s Department of Information Technology, and feel that a strong cybersecurity strategy will arm us with the tools we need to prevent a breach that could access, alter, delete or destroy sensitive data or information.”
Commissioner of Westchester County DoIT Marguerite Beirne said:
“Cybersecurity has been DoIT’s top strategic priority for many years, and we are laser-focused on ensuring the security of all areas of technology that County departments rely on to deliver services, be it desktops, servers, network infrastructure, applications or phones. DoIT will continue to balance the need for new IT solutions with the “human side” of cybersecurity, encouraging all staff to take advantage of available cybersecurity training opportunities. Nearly 2,000 employees have already participated in our latest round of training, so we know the interest is high among staff and we look forward to expanding training offerings even more in the future.”
Former Westchester County Legislator and Chair of the Cybersecurity Task Force Ruth Walter said:
“It is clear that cybersecurity is in the news. From ransomware attacks on government infrastructure, to non-profits having their donor lists stolen to identity theft in our own homes, we are living in a digital world that continues to evolve new threats from local, national and international bad actors. Westchester County, with its excellent IT Department and resources, is well-positioned to lead the discussion among experts and municipal officials. As a small business owner, former County Legislator and mom, I appreciate the County Executive’s forethought in setting up this crucial Task Force to help make families and businesses safe in Westchester County. We can encourage best practices, encourage other municipalities within Westchester to examine their systems and have a frank discussion of the known and potential threats that are circulating in our workplaces. We know the costs of doing nothing are too high to pay.”
Westchester County Director of Operations Joan McDonald will serve as Technical Advisor to the Cybersecurity Task Force. In 2015, President Obama appointed McDonald to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC). McDonald served on NIAC through 2020, and participated in several national cybersecurity studies.
Westchester County DoIT currently performs the following cybersecurity strategies:
- Prioritized Identification and Protection of high value information and assets;
- Timely Detection of and Rapid Response to cyber incidents;
· Cybersecurity Awareness Training and Phishing Campaigns
· Efficient and Effective Acquisition and Deploymentof Existing and Emerging Technology
In addition to recommending new cybersecurity strategies, legislation and funding priorities to reduce the risk of cyberattacks, it will also ensure that all Westchester County employees receive the proper training on cybersecurity threats. The Executive Order takes effect immediately.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER REFUTES FEARMONGERING BY MEDIA ABOUT WESTCHESTER CRIME RUNNING WILD WITH “JUST THE FACTS, MA’AM”
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WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. Coverage of County Executive Latimer Crime Conference by John F. Bailey. February 23:
Westchester County Executive showed with FBI and New York State crime statistics today that contrary to media reporting locally and across the nation by television and print outlets, that Westchester residents can be assured Westchester is a very safe place to live. He showed all crime statistics except auto theft were down approximately 26%. He also placed the statistics into perspective in the following clips from from his live conference:
Mr. Latimer praised the Real Time computerized crime program initiated by the Westchester County Police and refuted the advocates who support “defunding the police.” The County Executive noted the diminished county crime statistics are a result of spending on the County Police. He explained in this clip: