On Monday night, the Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously approved four measures providing County property tax relief. The exemptions benefit surviving spouses of first responders who died in the line of duty, active-duty military members serving in combat zones, and veterans with serious disabilities resulting from their service.

Last night the Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously approved an amendment to County law strengthening enforcement of New York State’s ban on certain vaping devices.

Westchester residents will continue to have a strong voice in shaping national policies on the environment, energy, and land use. The National Association of Counties (NACo) has reappointed Westchester County Legislator Erika L. Pierce (D- Bedford, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers) as Vice Chair of the Environment, Energy, and Land Use Steering Committee for 2026-2027.

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.