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2008

 

Westchester Named one of World's Top 7 Intelligent Communities: County advances in prestigious global contest honoring innovative economic development efforts | January 16, 2008

 

2007


County Joins Network of High-Tech Cities: Membership may generate new opportunities for local business | Sept. 20,  2007

 

County Receives Award for Wireless Security Law: NYS Forum recognizes “outstanding work” by governments | Sept. 13, 2007

 

Westchestergov.com as a Resource for Teachers: Local educators taking online course to learn about county's web-based resources | July 30, 2007

 

Redesigned County Website Launched: County government website undergoes major transformation to keep ahead of changing times | May 2, 2007

 

Online Business Resources Translated into Chinese: Translation builds on county's efforts to promote Westchester in China | January 29, 2007

 

Westchester County to Host Launch of "U.S. Channels:" County is first charter sponsor of "virtual trade mission website" | January 17, 2006

 

2006


Westchester's 911 System Getting an Upgrade: 46 police departments to benefit from $4 million project | December 11, 2006

 

An American Tragedy Court Papers from Westchester Archives Now Online: Records debut marks centennial of true-life murder depicted in classic novel | August 28, 2006

Seven departments, including DoIT, to be honored by National Association of Counties | July 26, 2006

County Records Management To Be Improved and Brought Online: Archives & Records Center Unit Receives NYS Grant
July 10, 2006

Spano Delegation Will Seek Business Opportunities in China Members will bring along company portfolios and initiate local high school exchange program
March 14, 2006
 

2005

Spano Proposes Law to Counter Risks of Wireless Networks Businesses would be required to maintain secure networks | November 2, 2005

Would your business survive a disaster? Learn to protect your data, create a continuity plan and be prepared | October 12, 2005

New Technology Helping Police Protect Public: Shared criminal justice database becomes important investigative tool | October 3, 2005

Spano Asks Feds to Mass Produce Emergency Radios: Westchester should also the next demonstration site for a national alert system, he says
September 27, 2005

Westchestergov.com Named "Best of the Web" September 23, 2005

New Local Communities Put Historical Treasures Online: New exhibit celebrate County Archives' 20th anniversary | August 29, 2005

Historic Aerial Photos to be Preserved and Made Available Online: $56,000 state grant to provide equipment and software to improve research capabilities | August 18, 2005

Computerized Surveillance System Tracks DiseaseOfficials confident CHESS would identify an epidemic or biological incident early  August 8, 2005

Renowned GIS Program Attracts Delegation From South Africa  July 26, 2005

New E-Orders Pilot Program Helps Protect Domestic Violence Victims: Program with Family Court and White Plains PD computerizes orders of protection | July 22, 2005

Consumer Protection Conducts Additional Gasoline Price Surveys | July 21, 2005

Westchester in Top 10 Digital Governments: Nationwide survey calls county one of the most "digitally advanced" | July 12, 2005

Internet Phones May Put You at Risk: 911 emergency service isn't always included | June 20, 2005

Trade Delegation to China Brings Home Results: Lenovo plans global headquarters; Pace finds new university partners; business for local companies | April 7, 2005

County Helps Pace Expand Partnerships in China: Meeting about new headquarters for China's largest computer company scheduled for tomorrow | March 25, 2005

County CIO Named in Government Technology's 'Top 25': Norman Jacknis "broke bureaucratic inertia," according to magazine | March 16, 2005

New Radio System Would Allow for Better Emergency Communication: Fire, ambulances, police could talk during major incident; bus drivers would use on daily basis | January 24, 2005

County Archives Unveils New Website: Enhancements expand access to genealogical and governmental records | January 4, 2005
 

2004

Westchester County Health Department Better Poised to Detect Future Outbreaks of Disease: County system up to 100% hospital participation | December 22, 2004

County Police Begin Issuing Electronic Tickets: New technology will improve public safety and record-keeping | December 15, 2004

Live Chat with Commissioner Belfiore | December 3, 2004

Treasure Hunt Website Offers Free Household Items | November 18, 2004

"Live Internet Chat" with the County Executive set for Oct. 21: Spano will take questions, via the Internet, beginning at noon | October 14, 2004

Westchester County Mobilizes Emergency Services in Train Accident | September 20, 2004

New Computer Tracking System to Help in Emergencies | July 29, 2004

For the First Time Ever – Buy Playland Tickets Online! | July 7, 2004

Westchester CIO to Take Part in International Symposiums: Focus will be on intergovernmental relations, electronic democracy | April 21, 2004

New Guide Available to Help With Family History Research: Pamphlet by County Archives pulls together listings of public, private records | March 26, 2004
 

2003

Westchester County GIS Day: Join us November 20 to celebrate GIS Day 2003 | November 18, 2003

Energy Expo/Conference to Bring New Technology to Westchester:
County partners with Pace Energy Project to educate municipalities, businesses and consumers | September 4, 2003

Harvard Professor to Run Westchester Workshop: Program will focus on "cross-boundary" initiatives – those requiring multi-agency cooperation on emergency and other services | June 20, 2003

Technology to be Highlighted at GIS Symposium:
Free program offered at Purchase College | June 11, 2003

History of Bronx River Parkway Reservation Now Available On Line: In unusual move, Westchester publishes federal report on Internet before Library Congress | May 27, 2003

Westchester Expands E-mail News Bulletin Service:
Now residents can sign up to get news updates on parks, health, senior activities, and other topics | April 25, 2003
 

2002

"GIS" Day Puts Spotlight on Geography: Westchester County exhibit to show how GIS technology is used in business and government | November 18, 2002

County Archives and Historical Society Win Award for Website: Virtual Archives site gives unique access to historical documents | October 4, 2002

New Speech-Activated Phone Directory Makes it Easier to Connect:
Callers need only dial 995-TELE to get any county employee or department | May 1, 2002

Westchester's 'Old' Computers Finding New Homes:
Dozens of community groups now able to create computer labs, offer new programs | April 3, 2002
 

2001

Westchester Gives Glimpse of Future Cell Tower Site: County stepped in to resolve controversy, offered up mutually agreeable property | October 29, 2001

Westchester Launches New Virtual Archives Site: On-line historical exhibit gives public access to important documents | October 1, 2001

Westchester Public Affairs Program Named National Finalist:
Segment on inmate drug prevention program captures attention | August 31, 2001

Westchester Gives Old Computers to Non-Profit Groups: More children and adults are gaining access to PCs and the Internet | August 6, 2001

Westchester Named Finalist in E-Government Competitions: Community Help Desk recognized as creative use of technology | July 16, 2001

Westchester Gets Kudos for Creativity:
Wins five "Big W" awards for promotional pieces and website | June 1, 2001

Spano to Take Part in Technology Summit and On-line Seminar:
Interactive conference to focus on digital education | May 31, 2001

Westchester Newsletter Wins State Award:
New York Economic Development Council recognizes latest economic development initiative | May 25, 2001

Spano and Pirro Host Internet Safety Symposium for Parents, Educators:
County Center program will give expert advice on how to safeguard children's use of the Internet | May 14, 2001

Campaign Financial Disclosure Statements to be Available via Internet:
Spano initiates new system for furthering the public's right to know | April 17, 2001

Westchestergov.com is a "Hit" With Internet Users: County's website continues to pick up steam, popular sites include Parks, Playland and Health | January 28, 2001

New Phone Numbers Mark First Phase of Westchester Telecom:
Some county offices to get new exchanges by Monday | January 26, 2001

County Has Old Computers it Wants to Give to Non-Profit Groups:
It's part of Spano's commitment to bridge the digital divide | January 5, 2001

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