Race, swing and move through obstacle courses at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, and compete in the first ever Grit Ninja Games, presented by The Grit Ninja, Saturday, May 18. Registration is open! Children and young adults ages nine and up can compete in various tournaments in divisions based on age. Celebrity ninjas from American Ninja Warrior and American Ninja Warrior Jr. including Daniel Gil, Vance Walker, Isaiah Thomas, and Isabella Wakeham will be available for meet and greets. The entire day will be fun for the whole family as there will be local food trucks, beginner ninja obs ..read more

Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced today that a New Rochelle man was sentenced to 21 years in state prison for sexual acts involving three children in Westchester County, as well as for the possession and creation of images and videos of children engaged in sexual acts, between 2019 and 2023. DA Rocah said: “After years of preying upon children and inflicting unspeakable trauma on his victims, this defendant has been brought to justice and removed from our community.” The defendant, Jason Ricketts, 23, pleaded guilty on Jan. 29 to two counts of Course of Sexual Con ..read more

Democrat Susan Cacace tonight overwhelmingly won the Democratic Nomination for Westchester District Attorney at the County Democrats’ convention, held at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown. Cacace won 60% of the vote by Democratic District Leaders from across the county, giving her major organizational support for the primary and general elections. Judge Cacace, who brings decades of experience not only as a longtime jurist but also as a former prosecutor and attorney, stepped off the bench to run following the decision by incumbent Mimi Rocah to not seek another term. “I am so honor ..read more

Westchester County Executive George Latimer proudly announced a significant achievement in economic empowerment, as the Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Program has successfully awarded more than $250 million in contracts to registered minority and women-owned businesses over the past five years. Under Westchester County’s Office of Economic Development, the MWBE Program helps connect minority and women-owned businesses to county departments, contract opportunities and free workshops and training. Latimer said: “We are thrilled to announce that our MWBE Program has surpass ..read more

Westchester County Executive George Latimer is taking proactive steps to address the transportation needs of the region, as outlined in a letter addressed to Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Janno Lieber, Latimer is calling for a study to have the Hudson Line have direct one seat access to Manhattan’s Penn Station. In his letter, Latimer said: “The advantages of such a connection are abundant. Improved transportation links would not only further ease congestion but also foster economic growth, enhance accessibility to job opportunities, and contribute ..read more

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 13 state landmarks were to be illuminated dark blue on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 9 in honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. “Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day in service to their fellow New Yorkers – we thank them for their service today and every day,” Hochul said. “New York is a safer place because of their dedication. Today we recognize their sacrifices and show our appreciation for their work.” Landmarks to be lit include: • 1WTC • Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge • Kosciuszko Bridge • The H. Carl McCall SUNY Buil ..read more

Westchester County has received a check from NuEnergen, LLC., in the amount of $361,529.73 for the county’s enrollment in three summer Demand Response programs – bringing the total money earned by the county through this program to $1.5 million. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “This program is a win-win for Westchester residents. It provides revenue through creative solutions to help generate found income while also reducing the County’s reliance on traditional energy solutions – which is good for our region in the long term. This is just one example of the inventive fixes m ..read more

Furthering his mission to bring experienced leadership to Westchester County Government, County Executive George Latimer has appointed Blanca Lopez as Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Planning. In addition, Susan Darling has been named Chief Planner, Leonard Gruenfeld has been named Program Director for Community Development, and Craig Lader named Director of Transportation Planning. Latimer said: “Blanca Lopez was appointed as an advisor on Fair and Affordable Housing at the start of our administration, and she has demonstrated a lifelong passion for affordable housing an ..read more

Westchester County Executive George Latimer once again taking action to ease the burden on Westchester residents’ wallets this holiday season as Bee-Line Bus fares will be suspended from December 16 until January 1, 2024. The fare suspension will also apply to the County’s ParaTransit system. This is the fourth time – and  second consecutive holiday season – that Latimer has taken this action. Latimer said: “In the spirit of the season, we are once again easing the financial strain on Westchester residents. Suspending Bee-Line Bus fares during the holidays is a testament to our commitmen ..read more

County Executive George Latimer is pleased to announce that Westchester County visitor spending reached $2 billion in 2022, following a challenging period for the tourism industry. The Tourism Economics report released by New York State (NYS) ESD shows Westchester represented 43% of all visitor spending in the Hudson Valley region, significantly contributing to New York State’s visitor volumes and spending that year. Key findings of the report include: • Westchester’s travel and tourism remained a significant driver of the economy with visitor spending reaching $2 billion. This was driven by ..read more