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Westchester Watch: Westchester Joint Water Works, Infrastructure Upgrades, Yonkers Affordable Housing, Senior Tax Exemption Amendment and Upcoming Public Hearings

White Plains, NY — On Monday, April 8th, the Westchester County Board of Legislators approved the Westchester Joint Water Works request to exchange land, passed key items to upgrade infrastructure in facilities across the County, voted to expand affordable housing inventory, and set a public hearing to address increasing tax breaks for seniors.

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Westchester County Board of Legislators Passes Legislation to Support Affordable Housing, Infrastructure Rehabilitation and the Environment

White Plains, NY— At Monday night’s regular Board meeting, the Board of Legislators passed key items on affordable housing in Yonkers, a state-of-the art Fire Training Tower in Valhalla, financing for a food scrap recovery program, and the design and construction of essential infrastructure rehabilitation on the Department of Emergency Services main facility.

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Westchester County Board of Legislators Celebrates Women’s History Month

White Plains, NY — On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated Women’s History Month with an inspirational ceremony lauding Dr. Suzanne D. Phillips, a prominent longtime educator and Elmsford School Board member, and Elizabeth Rotfeld, Deputy Clerk and Senior Citizen Coordinator for the Village of Rye Brook.

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