The Westchester County Board of Legislators today approved a significant investment in higher education, adopting the SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) 2026–2027 budget, which includes $156.8 million in total funding to sustain student services, academic offerings, and campus facilities.

Last night, the Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously voted to pass a bill banning the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping products made to resemble everyday items such as school supplies, smartphone cases, toys, and drink containers. Introduced by County Executive Ken Jenkins, the measure targets deceptive products intended to attract young people while concealing nicotine use from parents and teachers.

 The Westchester County Board of Legislators’ new Affordability and Economic Development Task Force held its first meeting Thursday, bringing together leaders from a broad range of sectors to tackle financial pressures straining Westchester residents and businesses.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated Caribbean American Heritage Month on Monday evening with a ceremony honoring Lyndon Williams, a distinguished jurist, Mount Vernon community leader, and Chairman of the Westchester County Charter Review Commission, and Ted Bitter, a veteran of the war in Vietnam, Peekskill business owner, and youth sports mentor.