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January #MyWestchester Photo: "Fresh snowfall in Larchmont" by Bryan Sans, @brysny34 on Instagram.

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This Week in Westchester: The Podcast, a new on-demand audio offering led by County Executive Ken Jenkins. Listen here.

Inauguration Ceremony

Kenneth W. Jenkins was officially sworn in as Westchester County Executive on January 1. Watch the full ceremony.

OMNY is Here

The Bee-Line bus system will officially adopted OMNY, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) contactless fare payment system. Read more.

HEAP is now open.

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is now open. HEAP helps low-income, elderly and residents with disabilities pay their home heating costs. Learn more.

Welcome to Westchester County

January #MyWestchester Photo: "Fresh snowfall in Larchmont " Bryan Sans, @brysny34 on Instagram

Check out our new Podcast

This Week in Westchester: The Podcast, a new on-demand audio offering led by County Executive Ken Jenkins. Listen here.

Inauguration Ceremony

Kenneth W. Jenkins was officially sworn in as Westchester County Executive on January 1. Watch the full ceremony.

OMNY is Here

The Bee-Line bus system has officially adopted OMNY, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) contactless fare payment system. Read more.

HEAP is now open

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is now open. HEAP helps low-income, elderly and residents with disabilities pay their home heating costs. Learn more.

Meet your county executive

Defining Leadership

"I hope you will join me in celebrating Westchester for all that it has to offer – a unique tapestry of people, places and cultures that when blended together, create the County we all love to call home."

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County Executive Jenkins and Board of Legislators Join in Calling on Public Service Commission to Reject Con Edison Rate Hikes

January 12, 2026

County Executive Jenkins and BOL Join in Calling on Public Service Commission to Reject Con Edison Rate Hikes

In a formal letter Jenkins, joining with leaders across the State, detailed his widespread concerns heard directly from constituents who are struggling with utility bills that have skyrocketed – often doubling or tripling in recent years.

January 9, 2026

County Executive Ken Jenkins Calls on Federal Delegation to Save Cuts to Needy Families

County Executive Jenkins is calling on members of Westchester County’s federal delegation to take immediate action following a January 5 announcement by the Trump Administration’s U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that it would withhold funding for three essential programs in New York State.

January 8, 2026

Westchester County Highlights New State Lead Rental Registry to Protect Children and Families

To help prevent lead poisoning in young children and pregnant women, New York State is establishing a Lead Rental Registry that requires certain property owners in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Yonkers to register their properties at Lead Safe NY.

January 8, 2026

County Executive Ken Jenkins Statement on Sentencing Day in the Murder of Maria Coto

“On this day we remember Maria Coto for what she was - a dedicated employee of the Westchester County Department of Social Services who lost her life while selflessly performing her duties in service to others."

Image of a Microphone from This Week In Westchester: The Podcast

January 6, 2026

Westchester County Launches "This Week in Westchester" Podcast

With the start of the new year, Westchester County is expanding how residents access County news with the launch of This Week in Westchester: The Podcast, a new on-demand audio offering led by County Executive Ken Jenkins.

January 6, 2026

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins Statement on Three Kings Day

“Today, families across Westchester County are marking Three Kings Day, also known as Día de los Reyes, a celebration deeply rooted in faith, culture and family..."

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Community Mental Health

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Westchester County Parks

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Department of Social Services

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Office of Housing Counsel

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Westchester County Airport

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Bee-Line Paratransit

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Employment Opportunities

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The Catalyst

Stay up to date with the latest news from the Office of Economic Development.

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development drives growth by supporting employers, fostering innovation and connecting residents to opportunity. The team advances key sectors including life sciences, tech, clean energy, and quantum; powers entrepreneurship through the Element 46 Tech Accelerator; expands digital access with Connect Westchester; and links talent to jobs through countywide fairs and partnerships like the RPI + Westchester Initiative. Together, these efforts keep Westchester competitive and future-ready.

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Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and RPI President Martin A. Schmidt shaking hands at the 2025 State of the County Address.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins stands with county officials at the diverse abilities job fair

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