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Help For School Districts
Spano offers help to schools to save on non-educational costs
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Counter-Terrorism Team
“Hercules Team” deployed in the county for the first time
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Get to School Safely
Free workshop on how to get children to school safely, Oct. 16
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Food Warehouse Proposed
Facility would help more needy families and in emergencies too
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Car Seat Law Changes
Raises age to children under 8. Free car seat checks Sept. 12.
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Free Holiday Bus Rides
Spano announces shopping stimulus plan at Petrillo Plaza reopening
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Saving Taxpayer Dollars
County government offers its many shared services to local governments, schools, districts
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Autism Friendly County
Spano announces initiatives in response to report from his Autism Advisory Committee
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Fall Bus Schedule Changes
Bus Route 2 will be extended to Southern Westchester Executive Park in Yonkers
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Odell Ave Bridge Reopens
Westchester's first stimulus project is two weeks ahead of schedule
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Housing Lawsuit Settled
Westchester agrees to build additional fair and affordable housing
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Food Drive a Success
Countywide effort brings in more than 10,000 meals
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Home Energy Audits
County applies for $4.5 million in stimulus funds for energy projects
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Hybrid Buses
Federal, state funds buy 95 hybrid buses to replace a third of Bee-Line fleet
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Back-to-School Assistance
Thousands of low-income kids will benefit
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Check of Parkway Signage
Spano directs police and engineers to check signs as a safety precaution
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Tanning Beds Danger
Cancer study reaffirms risk; county law already restricts use by teens
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Volunteer Expo Success
Nearly 1,000 answer county's call for volunteers
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Italian Earthquake Relief
Not too late to help people of Italy
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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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Recycling by Businesses
Buildings, gas stations and restaurants need to do more
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DWI Poster Winners
Cortlandt Manor student takes home grand prize in annual contest
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Keeping Proms Safe
County effort to deter underage drinking
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RiverWalk Trail Advances
Croton Landing becomes newest segment of Hudson River walk
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Flood Prevention Projects
Spano and Lowey announce projects for Mamaroneck, Scarsdale, Tarrytown, Rye City, Rye Brook
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County Foreclosure Help
County government programs help some, as county applies for $7.2 million in federal money to do more
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Mental Health Ridealong
New crisis intervention team to help Yonkers homeless
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Calories on Menus
New law affects chain restaurants and also requires allergy info
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Shop Around for Groceries
Consumer survey shows differences among stores
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Playland Economic Impact
Study shows that park generates $27.7 million for the Westchester economy
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County EITC Results
County program helped residents get $5.7 million in tax refunds
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Your Property Taxes
Who gets the cash?
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Earth Day Awards
Five winners of new category plus 63 local residents and organizations to be honored Sunday
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Free Income Tax Services
County effort underway to help people get tax credits
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Inmates Create Film
County partners with Jacob Burns to offer special skills program
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Helping Curb Gun Violence
High-tech system coming to Yonkers and Mount Vernon
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Students Learn Perils of DWI
White Plains HS students first to test county goverment's new computer-based driving simulator
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Quadricenten'l Flags Arrive
NYS 400th! flag commemorates Henry Hudson's historic voyage
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Get Your Flu Shot Now
Westchester cases escalate at rapid pace
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Fed'l Medicaid Money
Spano says county will use “FMAP” money for property tax relief
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Winter Storm Info
Important phone numbers and links in the event of a snow storm
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Spano Tapped for ICF Award
Recognized for innovation and dedication to broadband economy
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BRP Road Work By Kensico
Lane closures begin Feb. 17 for 6 weeks; find alternate routes
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Good Grease Helps County
County to offer free vegetable oil pick-up
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Cloudy Water Alert
Throughout March, water in White Plains, Scarsdale, North Castle and Yonkers may look cloudy but is safe
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County Unemployment Up
Westchester works with partners to cut jobless rate
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County Opposes Bus Merger
DOT commissioner speaks out against Bee-line takeover at forum
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Climate Summit
Spano goes to Washington
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County Tax Impact
County projects effect of 1.77 percent tax levy increase
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The Bum Rap
What you should know about county government taxes
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Return Policies
County surveys stores on deadlines and restocking fees
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Autism Services Enhanced
Bracelets available to help find wandering autistic children
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Bond Rating Triple A
Three rating services give county government their highest bond rating
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Bum Rap Part 2
County government distributes $74.8 million to local governments and $27 million to school districts in sales tax revenues
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Help with Heating Costs
Seniors on fixed incomes and low income residents may qualify for up to $800 off their oil bills
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In-store Recycling
Oct 13 law requires large stores to collect and recycle plastic bags
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Airport Parking Limited
Holiday travelers urged to get ride to the Airport
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Help Prepare Tax Returns
Volunteers needed as county gears up to help residents get Earned Income Tax Credits
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HIV AIDS Screenings
County teams up with hair salons to do HIV tests and health education
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Holiday Blues
Depression around the holidays can affect many who have no history of depression
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Jandon Scholars Announced
15 students from 10 high schools chosen for college scholarships
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Prevent Drownings in Pools
Adult supervision crucial, but other things you should also do
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Spano on State of County
County Executive stresses new ways to share services with schools and local governments
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Kmart Fined
Failure to follow county's item-pricing law leads to record fine of $1.56 million for retailer
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Mattress Fire Safety
Spano urges consumers to check mattress label for fire safety
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Home Heating Help
Seniors and low-income residents can get help with heating bills
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Telemedicine Used at Jail
Long distance doctoring saves money, travel
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Pay Proposal Withdrawn
Spano, working with Democratic Legislators, announces there will be no raise for non-union staff in 2008 or 2009
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West Nile Virus Prevention
Protect yourself and inspect your property
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Heating Price Renegotiating?
Spano calls on home heating companies to renegotiate contracts with consumers
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Budget Savings Detailed
Spano details cost-saving measures implemented this year
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Foreclosure Proposal
Spano calls on local banks to place moratorium on foreclosures and renegotiate loans
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New Databook Available
Almost everything you might want to know about Westchester
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Capital Budget Proposal
Spending down 19 percent in Spano proposal
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Holiday Toy Drive
County looking for donations of gifts for foster kids
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Spano Budget Released
Cost of government down despite increase in mandated expenses and steep losses in revenue
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No Tax Dollars for Playland
Spano proposal would save taxpayers $3 million next year
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County One Stop Moves
Employment Center moves to 120 Bloomingdale Road in White Plains
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Area Youth Honored
County Youth Board recognizes high school students who made a difference
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General Elections
Unofficial Results
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Adopt a child
Photo gallery of adoptable children on display throughout October
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Flood Mitigation Projects
Initial focus on county land projects that impact downstream neighborhoods
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Gardening Advice Video
Hilltop Hanover farmer helps with fall gardening
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Ruth Taylor Scholarships
Application deadline for second round of awards Nov. 7
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Police Officer Prep Course
If you have signed up for police civil service exam you can still sign up for prep course, as new section was added
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Poll Workers Needed
Some 100 workers still needed for November elections
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More Items to Recycle Now
Bring batteries, air conditioners to Recycling Days, starting Sept. 13
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Septic System Owners
New program provides reimbursement for septic system maintenance in county sewer districts
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MWOB Registry Launches
New online registry gives boost to minority- and women-owned firms
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Veterans Remembered
Two more trees are dedicated at Kensico Dam Plaza
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Hurricane Preparedness
County monitors new storms
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TZ Bridge Proposal Released
Bridge replacement and mass transit part of plan for bridge and I-287 corridor
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CE Demands Parity in Aid
County Executive Spano says Westchester being shortchanged on state transit aid
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County Web Site Award
Site wins Best of the Web Award
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Child Safety Seat Check
Free Saturday, Sept. 20 event launches Child Passenger Safety Week
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Time for Flu Shots
County clinics announced
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Women's Health Breakfast
Woman cardiologist speaks at Bloomingdale breakfast on Oct. 15
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County Shares Shredder
Localities save on shredding services; residents protected from ID theft
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Fall Bus Schedule
Changes include new express service to Westchester Community College
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County Unveils DNA Lab
New lab performs more sophisticated tests more quickly
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Air Space and FAA
Spano says FAA proposal unacceptable
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Parkways Reopening
Clean up continues, but roads generally open; Bike Sunday cancelled
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Recycling Success
Boat wrap, medications and plastic bags pour in
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New 'WATCH' hotline
Waste, Abuse, Theft County Hotline lets employees report abuses anonymously
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Tracking Lost Seniors
A pilot project will give tracking bracelets to seniors with Alzheimer's
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Testimony on Veterans Site
Spano wants to keep development focused on veterans
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Siblings Meet at Camp Morty
Foster children separated from their siblings reunite at special camp
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Heat and Air Advisory
Alert from the Health Department
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Employee Wellness
County launches effort to save tax dollars by helping its employees and retirees lose weight, stop smoking, live healthier
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New Way for Gov'ts to Save
Spano unveils initiative to promote cooperative buying
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Fit Mobile Visits Yonkers
Students at School 23 in Yonkers get a lesson in fitness from county Health Dept.
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Sightsee in Westchester
Don't spend a lot on gas; vacation close to home
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Plastic Bag Recycling
Law passed requiring in-store recycling for retailers
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Church St Visit on YouTube
White Plains Elementary school kids on YouTube video
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Bee-Line Summer Changes
Schedule changes and buses to Playland
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Bus Rapid Transit
Learn more at Open House 5:30 to 8 pm Monday, June 16 at the Will Library in Yonkers.
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Inmates Learn Non-Violence
New program at Westchester County Jail helps inmates unlearn violent behavior to keep communities safer
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Video Court Appearances
County jail inmates can appear in court without leaving the jail
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New TIPS Phone Line
Police will now take photo, video and text message tips
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College Loan Video Online
April 14 conference can now be viewed on video
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Stop DWI Winners
Poster and essay winners from annual school competition
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Wear Your Seat Belt
Click It or Ticket campaign underway
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Social Work Scholarships
DSS offers scholarships to social work/health graduate students
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Yonkers DSS Office to Move
New location is at 131 Warburton Ave.
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Youth Bureau Seeks RFPs
Youth Bureau looking to fund programs for young people
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Westhab Honored
Stanley Schear award to be presented
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Deadbeat Parents Targeted
Westchester ads get results in finding deadbeats
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Earth Day Awards
Recycling efforts recognized at Sunday April 13's Earth Day Celebration
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Sr Social Caseworker Exam
Apply now for Civil Service Exam
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Autism Council Formed
Spano forms council of parents and professionals as county observes Autism Awareness Month
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Help with Income Taxes
Find out if you qualify for Earned Income Tax Credits and free tax preparation help
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Recycling Day a Success
Unused medications and plastic bags pour in.
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State Budget Shifts Costs
Westchester will be forced to absorb nearly $9 million in additional costs under proposed plan
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Con Ed Increase
Spano asserts PSC understated effect on Westchester electric ratepayers
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Women's Hall of Fame
Designer Eileen Fisher named to Westchester Women's Hall of Fame
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Audubon Award
Spano receives prestigious award
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World's Most "Intelligent"
County takes global spotlight
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Fatigue and Driving
Drowsy driving causes many accidents. Don't do it.
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DPW Excellence Award
Cited for snow and ice removal
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State Plan Hurts Taxpayers
Spano joins with other county executives to protest proposal to shift state costs to local property taxpayers
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Fares Change
Bee-Line Bus fares and Metro-Card prices change March 1 and 2
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Westchester 2025
How do you want your community to look in the future?
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Spano goes to Albany
Asks for changes in state budget to reduce local taxes
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It's My Healthcare
County launches patient education initiative
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Global Warming Action Plan
Spano calls on all sectors to reduce their carbon footprint by 20 percent over the next seven years
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9-11 Memorial Wins Award
The Rising is cited as a work of religious art and architecture
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Record Recycling in January
Westchester’s renewed recycling effort is already showing results
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County Offers Condolences
Mount Vernon police officer mourned
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Parent Attitudes Re DWI
Westchester releases survey of parent attitudes on alcohol and drugs
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Rewards for Illegal Guns
New program offers up to $1,000 for tips leading to arrest and conviction of anyone possessing an illegal handgun
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Trans-Fats Law Takes Effect
Inspections of food establishments for trans-fats in cooking oil begins
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Long-term Care Program
Special toll-free phone number for information and advice
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County Makes "Top 7"
Intelligent communities get global spotlight
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Hearing on Con Ed Rate
Spano opposes $1.9 billion increase and urges residents to attend Jan. 16 public hearing before the PSC
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Learning English at Work
WIB gets $500,000 grant to help businesses teach employees English
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On the Road to the Oscars?
Westchester County Multi-Media Group's prestigious Telly and Aurora Awards on display in county office building lobby
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Beware of Expired Foods
County survey finds expired products on supermarket shelves
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Cell Phone Recycling
Don't trash your cell phone -- they are a bundle of toxic materials that can harm the environment
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Unusual Ebay Items
Truckloads of abandoned Jewish and other seasonal items on sale at county eBay site
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Reject Con Ed Hike
Spano calls on PSC to reject outrageous request from Con Ed for rate increase
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Public Comment Wanted
Social Services looking for comment on employment plan
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Rugby Champions Visit
Rugby Football Team Presents Plaque to Spano
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County Takes on Obesity
Conference, part of Be Fit program, explores what to do about epidemic among children and teens
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Human Rights Breakfast
Advocates honored by county for work in the area of Human Rights
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Seniors Hall of Fame
37 people to be inducted Dec. 7
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AG Joins Spano in IP fight
AG, Governor and County Executive file legal challenge to Indian Point relicensing
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Indian Point Drills Boycotted
County will not participate in IP drills until Entergy fixes problems
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Staph Infection Prevention
First and foremost: Wash your hands regularly
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Archive Volunteers Honored
Some have given thousands of hours
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County Budget Proposal
Spano releases proposed 2008 spending plan
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Montrose Veterans Village
County continues to lobby for "Veterans Village"
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Gang Summit Draws 400
Spano and DiFiore hosted event to deal with youth violence
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Beijing Visitors
County Exec paves way for local businesses
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New Affordable Housing
County funds help create 25 new single-family homes and 102 units of senior housing in New Rochelle
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Ballfields Being Built
New fields in Yorktown part of County Executive Spano's Legacy Program
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TZX and Bee-Line Freebies
'Second Bus is On Us' promo -- free bus transfers and exclusive shopping discounts
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Deadbeat Dads Arrested
County gets tough with prosecution
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Brazilian Officials Visit
Mayor and Economic Development Secretary meet with County Executive
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Lead Beyond Toys
County reminds public to check out old windows, apply for funding to mitigate lead
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Judge Judy Mentors Teens
TV judge and daughter run mentoring program with county
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County Remembers 9-11
Spano to place a wreath at The Rising Memorial
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Keeping Kids Safe in Pools
County teams up with pool industry to promote safety measures
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Spano Flood Action Plan
At Flood Summit, County Executive announces $10M commitment for each of five years, creation of Flood Action Plan Task Force
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Funds for Yonkers Marina
County to spend $7.5 million on Yonkers waterfront plan
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Recalled Toy Inspections
Four stores found with recalled toys
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Holiday DWI Crackdown
County and local police join nationwide effort
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Mercury in Fish
County renews effort to educate consumers about mercury in seafood and risks to some people
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Harbor Island Restoration
Mamaroneck park improvements and wetland restoration project completed
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Empire State Game Preview
The Games are here! Tickets now on sale.
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County Fights IP Relicensing
Spano to appeal NRC decisions regarding criteria for relicensing of nuclear plants
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Fireworks, DWI and More
County safety programs emphasize prevention to ensure summer fun
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Police Marine Boat
Patrol boat boosts waterway safety in time for summer fun
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Trees Dedicated to Soldiers
Honoring those who made the supreme sacrifice
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Airport Parking
New county bus service between White Plains and Airport begins June 18
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Deadline on Storm Aid
County and FEMA remind residents that they have until June 25 to get loan aid applications filed; local SBA offices close June 21
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New Technical Rescue Team
Emergency workers prepare for tricky rescues
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Teen Safety Bills Pushed
Proposals would deal with underage drinking and driver inexperience
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Childhood Obesity is Up
Westchester study says 1 in 3 county children are overweight
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Permanent Disaster Fund
United Way will adminster fund; goal to speed fundraising and aid distribution in future county disasters
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New Anti Gang Programs
County funds additional programs to help prevent youth violence
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Home Depot Fined
Chain agrees to comply with county consumer code on rain checks
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Stop DWI Poster Winners
Pelham student wins 2007 Stop-DWI Poster Contest
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Distracted Driving
County-produced video now showing at Thruway Plazas
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MetroCard Sales
Buy your card at the County Center
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Unlicensed Contractors
16 arrested in unlicensed contractor sting operation
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Airport Parking Limited
Get a ride to the Westchester County Airport; parking is tight
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Crime and Illegal Aliens
Spano wants Feds to deport probationers who are undocumented aliens
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Watch Out for Vishing
Another identity theft scam
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Stream Monitors Needed
Volunteers will be trained to help monitor the health of local streams
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