Westchester County has developed a citizen preparedness survey, in an effort to call on local residents to help update the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). A series of public meetings will be part of the plan development process. Natural disasters like flooding, hurricanes and blizzards are assessed during hazard mitigation […]
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Director of Westchester Center for Racial Equity named
The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester has appointed Maria Smith Dautruche director of its newly created Westchester Center for Racial Equity, effective Aug. 2, 2021. The Center for Racial Equity was launched April 2021 as a dedicated space for working towards advancing racial equity in Westchester County by providing […]
Westchester unveils completed Glen Island seawall rehabilitation
Glen Island seawall, pavilions and sidewalks that were damaged from Hurricane Sandy have been fully restored. The $7.9 million capital project began in 2015 with design work and construction commencing in 2018. The project was reimbursed by FEMA. As with any capital project, the first phase consists of a lot […]
Artsfest 2021 is back
Last year the COVID pandemic derailed most of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts programs, including ArtsFest, but we are pleased to announce that ArtsFest 2021 will take place Oct. 15-17. That weekend New Rochelle and Pelham will be alive with art exhibits, live music, great food, films and […]
Westhab celebrates 40th Anniversary
On Aug. 10, Westhab Inc. will celebrate its 40th anniversary of serving low-income and homeless individuals and families in Westchester County and beyond. Since its founding in 1981, Westhab has been delivering hope and opportunity and fostering vibrant and just communities by creating high-quality homes that are affordable, providing pathways […]