January 9, 2026 News 12 Westchester Westchester County is cracking down on gun violence. On Thursday, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced the full appointment of the gun violence prevention task force. Westchester County is cracking down on gun violence. On Thursday, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced the full appointment of the gun violence prevention task force. It's an effort that county legislator Shanae Williams initiated. "There is so much work to be done...

February 24, 2026 Black Westchester As elected representatives of Westchester County, we are compelled to address the recent remarks made by Congressman Mike Lawler during a public meeting with the Westchester County Board of Legislators. His statement to our colleague, Vice Chair José Alvarado—”I assume you’re a citizen; maybe you’re not”—was both deeply offensive and emblematic of a broader insensitivity. This attitude undermines the dignity of all in the 17th Congressional District. Many...

January 13, 2026 YONKERS TIMES The Westchester County Board of Legislators began the 2026 term on Monday night, re-electing Board Chairman Vedat Gashi (D–New Castle, Ossining, Somers, Yorktown) and electing Legislator Terry Clements (D–New Rochelle, Pelham, Pelham Manor) as Vice Chair. Sunday Vanderberg was elected to her fifth term as the Board’s Clerk and Chief Administrative Officer. The Board’s majority Democratic caucus elected Legislator Judah Holstein (D–Eastchester, New Rochelle,...