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View MoreThinking about building a backyard cottage? Westchester just moved you one step closer to a tax break for it
Westchester County's Budget & Appropriations Committee on July 27 approved an ADU property tax abatement proposal, a $1 million small-business micro-grant pilot, and the Westchester Community College 2026-27 budget, all of which now head to the full Board of Legislators.
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View MoreWestchester committee advances property tax exemptions for families of fallen first responders, veterans
The Westchester County Legislation Committee on Monday, July 27, passed four local laws granting property tax relief to surviving spouses of police officers and volunteer firefighters killed in the line of duty, active-duty service members in combat zones, and seriously disabled veterans. The county-wide exemptions could cut eligible homeowners' tax bills by up to 50 percent once the full Board of Legislators votes.
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View MoreFederal SNAP cost-sharing changes could squeeze Westchester's already-cut budget
Federal changes to SNAP cost-sharing taking effect as early as fiscal year 2028 could add significant new costs to Westchester County's operating budget, compounding pressure on a county that already cut 180 positions and raised property taxes this year.
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View MoreScarsdale proposes village license for design professionals, fines up to $50,000 for code violations
Scarsdale's Village Board is proposing land use code changes that would require design professionals to obtain a village license and impose fines up to $50,000 for corporate code violators, with a public hearing expected in August.
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View MoreWestchester approves $21.5M pumping station rehab, $9.2M airport grant
Westchester County's Board of Acquisition and Contract unanimously approved nearly $37 million in infrastructure contracts on July 22, including a $21.5 million pumping station rehabilitation serving Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, and Yonkers, a $9.2 million FAA grant for Westchester County Airport, and a completed $6.1 million electrical upgrade at Playland Park.
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View MoreScarsdale ZBA approves three variances, delays two cases before summer recess
Scarsdale's Zoning Board of Appeals approved three variance applications unanimously at its July 22 meeting and continued two others to September 9, then began a seven-week summer recess.
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View MoreWestchester County ranks second in nation for digital government
Westchester County earned second place nationally in the 2026 Digital Counties Survey, ranking behind only Prince William County, Va., among counties with 500,000 to 999,999 residents for technology leadership, cybersecurity and digital services.
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View MoreWestchester board to vote on $5.97 million in federal housing funds
Westchester County's Board of Acquisition and Contract is set to vote Wednesday, July 22, on formally accepting $5,970,202.77 in federal HUD funding for affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and community development, along with more than $1.5 million in social-services contracts.
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View MoreWestchester bans sale of vaping devices disguised as school supplies
The Westchester County Board of Legislators voted unanimously on Monday, July 20, to ban the sale of vaping devices disguised as everyday items like highlighters and USB drives, with fines up to $2,500 for repeat offenders once the county executive signs the bill into law.
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View MoreWestchester health department clarifies its Hudson River role after Yonkers sewage spill
The Westchester County Department of Health issued a statement Sunday, July 19, clarifying that it does not regulate the Hudson River but monitors conditions affecting public health, more than two weeks after the Yonkers sewage plant failure triggered a recreational advisory.
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View MoreScarsdale ZBA to hear five variance cases Wednesday, then goes dark until September
Scarsdale's Zoning Board of Appeals meets Wednesday, July 22, to hear five variance cases before a seven-week summer break, with two homeowners seeking to exceed floor area ratio limits for second-floor additions.
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View MoreTwo Westchester pools land $831,000 in state grants for upgrades
The New Rochelle YMCA and the McGee Hall Aquatic Center in Yonkers will receive a combined $831,026 in state NY SWIMS grants to modernize aging pool facilities that serve families across Westchester County.
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