Westchester County
Westchester County is located just north of New York City. It is the seventh most populous county in the State of New York and consists of various cities and villages like Yonkers and Larchmont. It is governed by a county executive and a legislature consisting of 17 districts.
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The Current Political Landscape in Yonkers as Candidates Gear Up for State, County and Federal Elections
Phil Zisman writes about the current political landscape in Yonkers.
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Prepping for Season 2 of A Tree Grows in Yonkers during the Blizzard of 2026
Before A Tree Grows in Yonkers starts its second season, writer Phil Zisman has a snowy walk during the Blizzard of 2026 and takes us back through the history of Yonkers Trees.
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Analysis: The Tin Cup Game – Please Sir Can I Have Some More?
Prior to the Mayor’s annual trip to Albany to advocate for more funding, he held a press conference in Yonkers
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Students from Stepinac High School Partner With Westchester Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
According to Anthony Tornatore, Communications Director of Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, for the first time, students at Stepinac HS have partnered with the Westchester Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, following the successful completion of required IRS-sponsored training and certification. The VITA Program, which operates throughout the region, has trained volunteers to…
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NAACP Yonkers Branch to Host Meeting on Surviving Police Confrontations
The NAACP Yonkers Branch hosts a free public meeting Feb. 23 featuring law enforcement veteran Damon K. Jones on surviving police confrontations.
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Party Enrollment Deadline Approaches for June 2026 Primary
Westchester voters who want to participate in the June 23, 2026 primary elections must choose or change their party affiliation by February 14, 2026. New York State requires voters to be enrolled in a political party to vote in that party’s primary. Independent voters and those registered with no party affiliation are not eligible to…
