Board Greenlights More Than $6 Million for Yonkers Flood Relief, Safer Streets, and Better Bus Shelters
The Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously approved three measures to improve infrastructure across the County at its meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026. The legislation provides more than $6 million for flood control in Yonkers and Complete Streets projects in four villages, while authorizing agreements with more than 20 municipalities for no-cost upkeep of Bee-Line bus shelters.
In Yonkers, legislators approved $1.85 million for a flood control project along Harrison Avenue. The funding will cover construction of drainage improvements designed to prevent stormwater from pooling. The County and City of Yonkers will split the cost of the improvements for the duration of the construction, which is expected to start in the Fall of 2027.
Four villages will split $4.2 million for sidewalk, crosswalk, and intersection upgrades. Through its Complete Streets program, the County will cover up to half the construction cost of projects in Tarrytown, Mamaroneck, Tuckahoe, and Sleepy Hollow. The work will include an extension of the RiverWalk in Sleepy Hollow, as well as curb repairs, landscaping, and safer crossings. The program helps communities build streets that serve everyone, whether they walk, bike, drive, or use a wheelchair.
The Board also approved a measure that will keep Bee-Line bus shelters in 20 municipalities across the County clean, safe, and in good repair, including snow removal, at no cost to taxpayers. InSite Street Media, an outdoor advertising company, will perform the work and cover the cost through advertising displayed on the shelters.
Chairman Vedat Gashi (D–New Castle, Ossining, Somers, Yorktown) said, “Some of the Board’s best work happens when we partner with local municipalities. By sharing costs with our villages, working with Yonkers on flood control, and using advertising revenue to maintain bus shelters, we’re making County resources go further and delivering needed improvements for residents across Westchester.”
Legislator Tyrae Woodson-Samuels (D–Mount Vernon), Chair of the Board’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, said, “These investments address the things residents deal with every day: the streets they travel, flooding near their homes, and the bus shelters they rely on. I’m pleased we’re moving this work forward across Westchester.”
Majority Whip Shanae Williams (D–Yonkers), Chair of the Board’s Infrastructure and Housing Committee, said, “Government has a responsibility to deliver more than promises—we have to make the investments that keep our communities safe, accessible, and moving forward. These laws represent real investments in the infrastructure our residents depend on. From safer streets in four villages, to relief from years of flooding in Yonkers, to bus shelters that are cleared of snow and kept safe for riders, these projects meet real needs in our communities. These are the kinds of investments that matter—projects people can see, feel, and benefit from. Whether someone is walking down the street, trying to get home during a storm, or waiting for a bus in the winter, they deserve infrastructure that works and a government that takes their safety seriously. That is what we are delivering.
Legislator David J. Tubiolo (D–Yonkers, Mount Vernon), Vice Chair of the Board’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, said, “I am delighted to support funding that addresses persistent flooding in my district. Harrison Avenue has endured severe, repetitive flood damage for far too long. Every time a major storm hits, families on Harrison Avenue and nearby streets deal with flooded basements, damaged cars, and roads they can’t drive on. With this $1.85 million in dedicated funding, Westchester County is building new drainage to carry stormwater away from homes and streets. This crucial investment will help finance the cost of construction and construction management for stormwater improvements, including preparation of plans and specifications, eliminate chronic flooding in our Yonkers neighborhoods, and bring long-overdue relief to families along Harrison Avenue. Protecting the safety and property of our community remains my highest priority.”