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Odell Ave Bridge project
Yonkers Bridge is one of the first Stimulus projects in the state
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County Saves Camp
Spano directs shifting of funds to help 100 disadvantaged kids in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow
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Italian Earthquake Relief
Not too late to help people of Italy
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Gas Prices Fell Slightly
Gas prices show little change in two weeks
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Home Energy Audits
County applies for $4.5 million in stimulus funds for energy projects
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Volunteer Expo Success
Nearly 1,000 answer county's call for volunteers
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Saving Taxpayer Dollars
County government offers its many shared services to local governments, schools, districts
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Foreclosure Help Available
County government-funded programs offer advice and other help
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Hurricane Readiness Time
Don't wait for the storms to strike to get prepared, see video and hurricane zone finder
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Swine Flu Update
County continues to monitor potential cases
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Firefighter Escape Systems
County helps departments buy bail out ropes at reduced prices
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Stimulus Dollars Mean Jobs
Employers recruited to employ low-income youth
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Recycling by Businesses
Buildings, gas stations and restaurants need to do more
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Barbecue Safety 101
Prevent fires, food illness with grilling guidelines
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DWI Poster Winners
Cortlandt Manor student takes home grand prize in annual contest
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Prevent West Nile Virus
Larviciding and clean-up programs underway to control mosquitoes
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Inflatable Pool Safety
Warnings about the risk of drowning
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Stimulus Hits County
Yonkers construction project is first in Westchester
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Get Financially Literate
Web content, May 12 seminar part of coordinated effort to help residents make better money decisions
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15 New Jandon Scholars
Low-income students from 10 high schools receive $10,000 over four years of college from Jandon Foundation
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Spano on State of County
Says that the government is well-positioned to handle recession and help people
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Stimulus and Job Training
County Executive Spano says $7.2 million already in the pipeline for upcoming projects
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Funds for LI Sound Work
Federal stimulus funds of $55 million will create jobs, help offset costs of sewage plant upgrades
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Fighting High Gas Prices
Spano seeks AG's help in investigating "zone pricing"
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Village Elections
Results for some village elections Wednesday, March 18
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County Recycles Vans
Savings for taxpayers as county gives old vehicles to local governments and districts
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Top Consumer Complaints
Home improvement contractors top list again
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Outdated Food Investigation
Stores fined for violations
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Electric Airport Vehicles
Quieter, cleaner battery-powered vehicles to replace 25 motorized ones and save on fuel costs
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Global Warming Projects
CE Spano joins national effort to get Obama administration to fund local projects that will reduce greenhouse emissions
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Special Needs Registry
Database could be used to help residents in an emergency
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Indian Pt Emergency Plan
New booklet provides step-by-step information to protect residents
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Fines for Expired Products
County Consumer Dept. issues $85,000 in fines after second supermarket inspection
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Recycling Days Expand
Medications and plastic bags will also be accepted
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Do Your Part -- Recycle
County steps up enforcement of mandatory recycling law; Clear bags not required at this time
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Wal-Mart Fined
Retailer fined $27,500 for violating unit-pricing law at Mohegan Lake store
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E-Z Way to Travel at Airport
Security "fast pass" program comes to the Westchester County Airport
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Credit Card Perils
Spano renews effort to get word out to students; separately calls on Congress to overhaul credit practices
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Milk Prices May Be Too High
Consumer Department survey finds many stores selling above state allowable threshold
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Help prevent West Nile Virus
The county Health Department is proactively treating possible mosquito breeding areas. Residents should drain and cover if possible, water catch basins to prevent standing water.
Septic Reimbursement Senior Crimebusters

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