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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A. Donald Duncan III, 91, Led Yonkers Schools Human Relations Department During Desegregation
A. Donald Duncan III, who led the Yonkers Public Schools Human Relations Department during the city’s landmark 1986 school desegregation, has died at 91.
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Yonkers Public Library Toy Drive Raises $12,000, Delivers Toys and Meals to Hundreds of Families
Yonkers Public Library toy drive raises $12,000, delivers 1,000+ toys and meals to 300+ families.
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Hochul Signs 100-Foot Rule Repeal, Saving NY Gas Customers $581 Million Annually
Governor Hochul signed legislation repealing the 44-year-old “100-foot rule,” ending a subsidy that forced existing gas customers to pay for new residential hookups. The change takes effect in December 2026 and is expected to save New York ratepayers $581 million annually.
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Beczak Hosts Fireside Reading Nights for Adults This Winter
Looking for a quiet escape from the holiday rush? The Beczak Environmental Education Center is offering cozy fireside reading evenings for adults this winter. The “Read With Us Quietly” series invites grown-ups to unwind next to the fireplace at the waterfront center on Alexander Street. Please bring your own book or borrow one from their…
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An Early Look at Yonkers’ 2026/27 Budget – Can the City Avoid Large Property Tax Increases and Cutbacks?
Phil Zisman interviews Finance Commission for the first look at the Yonkers 2026/2027 Budget
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Exclusive: Mayor Spano Sees Budget Challenges Ahead; Freezes Hiring, Trims Spending
Mayor Mike Spano talks about the budget in light of County cuts.
