Westchester Insider: Election 2021 Desk News: Statement from James Nolan Republican for Westchester County Legislator 15th District: Elections 2021.

Last night after door knocking to meet residents of District 15 I had the opportunity to attend and support Westchester COBA Widows & Children’s 9th Annual Fundraiser. I am a proud supporter of this great union which they have endorsed me in my campaign to become Westchester County Legislator for District 15 Yonkers & Bronxville. When I am elected I will proudly bring a voice to the table for these brave members that keep our jails safe and running efficiently. I stand with all law enforcement agencies that keep our residents protected against crime!

https://electjamesnolan.com/donations/campaign/

#nolan4countylegislatordistrict15

#imrollingwithnolan #westchesterdistrict15 #takebackthe15th #westchester #leadright #conservative #bronxville #Republican #yonkers

James Nolan Republican for Westchester County Legislator 15th District.

Mount Vernon Insider: City of Mount Vernon: MVPD Keeping Guns Off of The Street.

Officer Hutchins and Rodriguez happened to be in close proximity to a shooting incident and immediately jumped into action. As a result of their quick actions, along with some of our other Officers, multiple firearms were recovered, and two arrests were made. We thank Officers Rodriguez and Hutchins, along with our other hard-working officers, who work hard to keep Mount Vernon safe.

We would like to extend our appreciation to Detective Williams and McCue and our federal partners in the ATF on the confiscation and arrest of an individual in possession of this illegal firearm after a vehicle stop that lead to a foot pursuit.

#ONELESSGUN #MtVernonPolice #CMVNY

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: St. John's Farmers Market Every Thursday.

St. John's Farmers Market will take place every Thursday until October 28th, from 7am-4pm at 1 Hudson Street in Downtown Yonkers! More vendors will be joining us in the upcoming weeks so stay tuned! See you there next Thursday rain or shine!

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: Lost Borough Ice Cream Shop Opening Soon!

 

📍40 N Broadway

https://lostboroughicecream.com/

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: Yonkers Wine & Food Fest.

 

Join the 4th Annual Wine & Food Fest during Yonkers Riverfest, Sept 18th 2021 from 12-5pm. Enjoy an afternoon filled with wine sipping, dancing, food and live music under the Yonkers Pier!

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: Yonkers Riverfest Returns for 2021! September 18, 2021.

Riverfest, presented by the Yonkers Downtown BID in collaboration with Mayor Mike Spano and the City of Yonkers, the largest one-day festival in Westchester County, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, from Noon to 7 pm, along the majestic Hudson River.

Westchester Insider: Buy 1 ticket, get 1 ticket free for High Noon Concert at Kensico Dam Plaza, Sunday, September 5!

 

HIGH NOON Lynyrd Skynyrd/ Southern Rock Tribute Band at Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla Sunday, September 5, at 7 p.m.

Buy 1 ticket, get 1 ticket free! Buy Now: https://www.showclix.com/events/30420

Westchester Insider: Westchester County Board of Legislators Chair Ben Boykin 5th District: County of Westchester Industrial Agency Issues RFP for Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

 

County of Westchester Industrial Agency Issues RFP for Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

The County of Westchester Industrial Development Agency (CWIDA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the launch of a pre-apprenticeship program to help create construction careers for County residents. This Pre-Apprenticeship Program will give participants training and exposure to the construction trades and is an important tool for building a strong local talent pipeline.

View the RFP here: https://westchestercatalyst.com/programs-incentives/ida/procurement-opportunities/

Westchester Insider: County of Westchester Industrial Agency Issues RFP for Pre-Apprenticeship Program

 

County of Westchester Industrial Agency Issues RFP for Pre-Apprenticeship Program.

Agency seeks program provider to help create construction careers for County residents.

 

 

                                                                            

(White Plains, NY) – The County of Westchester Industrial Development Agency (CWIDA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the launch of a pre-apprenticeship program to help create construction careers for County residents. This Pre-Apprenticeship Program will give participants training and exposure to the construction trades and is an important tool for building a strong local talent pipeline.

 

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Our local contractors need skilled tradespeople to advance their projects and this program will help build a pool of qualified applicants for them to tap into. Our goal with this pre-apprenticeship program is to improve productivity and stimulate positivity and profitability while maintaining talent right here in the County as businesses continue to develop and grow.”

 

Joan McDonald, Chairperson of the County of Westchester Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and Director of Operations for Westchester County, said: “This Pre-apprenticeship Program will give individuals a competitive advantage when they advance to an apprenticeship program or gain employment with a licensed contractor. There are a number of exciting construction projects taking place in Westchester County and this program will play an important role in cultivating skilled talent to work on these projects.”

 

 

About The Westchester County Office of Economic Development

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works to improve the County’s economic well-being and quality of life.  This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth and inclusive economy. For information, visit https://westchestercatalyst.com/.

 

 

Westchester Insider: Election 2021 Desk News: Fundraiser for Judge Christie D'Alessio Candidate for New York State Supreme Court: Elections 2021.

 

We are thrilled to announce that our upcoming fundraiser will be hosted by:

George Latimer, Westchester County Executive

Mayor Mike Spano, Mayor of Yonkers

Kenneth Jenkins, Deputy Westchester County Executive

Yecenia Tovar, Community Advocate & Co-Founder of The Latinix Vote

Join us on the Patio of La Lanterna in #Yonkers and help secure a victory for Judge Christie DAlessio in her campaign for NYS Supreme Court Justice!

Email us to secure your spot today!

CitizensforJudgeDAlessio@gmail.com

Westchester Insider: Westchester County: LATIMER ANNOUNCES SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BEE-LINE SYSTEM.

 

LATIMER ANNOUNCES SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BEE-LINE SYSTEM.

 

Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced fall service changes to the County’s Bee-Line Bus System effective on September 7, 2021.  Several enhancements and adjustments will better meet the needs of Bee-Line customers, including additional weekend service on Routes 5, 6, 7, 13, 40 and 60.  There will also be adjustments to scheduled running times to reflect actual travel times and changing demand. 

 

Riders should consult timetables for specific details about each route.

 

Routes: 1, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 25, 30, 40, 42, 60, 61, 62, 70, 71, BxM4C.

 

For a full list of all the summer service changes and new bus schedules, visit www.westchestergov.com/beelinebus or call the Bee-Line customer service center at (914)-813-7777, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Automated information is available 24 hours a day.

 

 

Westchester Insider: Westchester County: 8/31 - 2PM - All Electric: County Executive George Latimer Announces First All Electric Bus to Bee-Line Fleet.

 

All Electric: County Executive George Latimer Announces First All Electric Bus to Bee-Line Fleet.

 

(White Plains, NY) – For the first time in Westchester County history, the County is running all electric busses.  The County has added six all electric Bee-Line Busses on the fleet.  The busses, which are all part of the clean fleet initiative, are two 40-foot buses and four 35-foot buses.  County Executive George Latimer will be on hand to welcome the first of the new buses, a New Flyer Xcelsior XE35 electric bus, to Westchester.

 

Tuesday, August 31

2p.m.

Liberty Lines

101 Grasslands Road

Valhalla, NY 10595

Watch Live on https://www.facebook.com/westchestergov

 

Latimer said: “This is an exciting day for commuters and the environment.  The unveiling of our first all-electric bus shows Westchester County’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with greener vehicles. In addition to meeting our sustainability goals by reducing emissions, these new electric buses will save the County money by providing the system with significant fuel savings.”  

 

The first of the six is a 35-foot bus with 32 seats and each bus is expected to save approximately 5,000 gallons of fuel per year compared to a traditional diesel bus, while pre­vent­ing green­house gas emis­sions from pol­lut­ing the en­vi­ron­ment.

 

Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation Hugh Greechan said: “We have made it a pri­or­ity to re­place our ex­ist­ing bus fleet with new, energy efficient cleaner mod­els.  We are excited to add the first all-electric bus to our Bee-Line fleet and implement charging infrastructure at our bus garage in Valhalla. These buses will provide a smooth exhaust free ride for our Bee-Line passengers who rely on our system to get them where they need to go.”

 

The new bus includes amenities like USB charging ports at every seat, a bike rack, 14 cameras for added security and a protective shield for operators.  The cost of the new bus was $969,028.  The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”) through its New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program is providing $326,357 in Volkswagen settlement funding for the purchase of the bus. The New York Power Authority (NYPA), with its main office in White Plains, is installing six electric vehicle chargers within the bus depot to charge the new buses that the County will own and operate. NYPA’s $1.7 million project includes $682,000 in Volkswagen diesel emissions settlement funding through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). NYPA is also working more broadly with Westchester to provide a masterplan to determine how the County can make additional investments in order to reach its 25 percent electric transit goal by 2025 and 100 percent by 2035.

 

The Bee-Line currently has 325 buses in its fleet, 177 of which are hybrid diesel-electric. In 2018 the County added 78 hybrid diesel-electric 60-foot articulated buses to its fleet.  In addition, the County is in the process of procuring 106 forty-foot hybrid diesel-electric buses which will be delivered in 2022.  These buses will replace diesel buses. 

 

County Director of Energy & Sustainability Peter McCartt said: “As our fleet ages out, the County Executive has mandated that their replacements be only electric or plug-in electric vehicles – saving money, our lungs, and the planet. So we have been and will continue adding Chevy Bolts, Chrysler Pacificas, and Toyota Prius Primes along with these wonderful electric buses. Procurement of these vehicles is the relatively easy part in comparison to the infrastructure needed to power all of them, so we also thank the Department of Public Works and Transportation, New York Power Authority, and NYSERDA for all of their expertise and hard work to make this electric charging available.” 

 

NYPA President and CEO Gil C. Quiniones said: “Westchester County is leading the way in embracing New York State’s transition to zero-emission public transit. Replacing diesel-powered buses is a key step in cleaning the air along our roadways and achieving our statewide clean energy goals. The New York Power Authority fully supports this public transit electrification effort which will help develop more community awareness about this cleaner, more efficient and quieter means of getting around the region.”

 

President, North America Bus and Coach Chris Stoddart said: “We are thrilled to be part of Westchester County's first electric bus delivery as they transition to clean mobility. We look forward to continuing to work with Westchester County through this new order, which will help create cleaner and more livable communities.”

 

The Bee-Line is Westchester County's bus system, serving over 27 million passengers annually with convenient service connecting residents to jobs, recreation, shopping and other regional transportation services. It is the second largest transit bus fleet in New York State, operated by the County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T).  Over 65 percent of all Westchester County residents are within walking distance of a Bee-Line bus route, making the bus both close and convenient.  The system has over 3,300 bus stops and almost 60 routes.  All Bee-Line buses are accessible and designed with many accessibility features including “kneeling” buses, ramps and lifts.

 

Westchester Insider: Westchester County: **UPDATE** MEETING NOTICES – September 2021.

 

MEETING NOTICES – September 2021.

 

Meetings will be held as follows:                                                                             

 

Refuse Disposal District Advisory Board (RDDAB)

Thursday, September 2, 2021, 3:00 p.m.

MRF Education Center

1A Stew Leonard Dr. Yonkers, NY 10710

Join from the meeting link

https://westchestergov.webex.com/westchestergov/j.php?MTID=m4f401b46f4480eab9c63e98694a547df   

Join by meeting number

Meeting number (access code): 161 339 9879

Meeting password: VBwFV7fcv87 

For questions or to register, contact Stephen Abenavoli, 914-813-5438, sma9@westchestergov.com

 

Westchester County Transportation Board

Friday, September 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

WEBEX EVENT

Event number (access code): 1617 15 0567

Event password: xiQ3pKtwu85 

Join meeting:

https://westchestergov.webex.com/westchestergov/j.php?MTID=m3fb4415b15dc82fb407596d10035185c   Westchester County Planning Board Tuesday, September 14 at 8:30 a.m. WCC White Plains Workforce & Education Center 303 Quarropas Street, White Plains, New York Also via WEBEX EVENT Event number (access code): 178 791 9237 Event password: This event requires registration. After your registration has been approved, you will receive instructions for joining the event. Join meeting: https://westchestergov.webex.com/westchestergov/j.php?MTID=e291eb651ac592f01d6a70b393c8298c8   Join by phone: +1-415-655-0001 US Toll and enter the meeting number when prompted For questions or to register, contact Bill Brady at 914-995-4769 or wbb4@westchestergov.com   Westchester County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board Tuesday, September 14 at 5:00 p.m. Classroom Building Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, New York Also via WEBEX MEETING Event number (access code): 161 416 2659 Event password: AFPB Join meeting: https://westchestergov.webex.com/westchestergov/j.php?MTID=mf085f25405605bfe9286355e35e27964 Join by phone: +1-415-655-0001 US Toll and enter the meeting number when prompted For questions, contact Dave Kvinge at 914-995-2089 or dsk2@westchestergov.com    Westchester Housing Opportunity Commission Tuesday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m. Conference Room 420 Westchester County Michaelian Office Building 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, New York Also via WEBEX EVENT Event number (access code): 1618 47 6736 Event password: This event requires registration. After your registration has been approved, you will receive instructions for joining the event. Join meeting: https://westchestergov.webex.com/westchestergov/j.php?MTID=m45919c17602ede49c10d1740f6865ec1  Join by phone: +1-415-655-0001 US Toll and enter the meeting number when prompted For questions or to register, contact Leonard Gruenfeld at 914-995-2409 or lnga@westchestergov.com   Westchester Historic Preservation Advisory Committee Wednesday, September 15 at 4:00 p.m. Merestead County Park 455 Byram Lake Road, Mount Kisco, New York For questions or to register, contact Ted Leimbach at 914-995-2412 or eal8@westchestergov.com   Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors Friday, September 17 at 9:00 a.m. Conference Room 420 Westchester County Michaelian Office Building 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, New York Also via WEBEX EVENT Event number (access code): 1619 89 5030 Event password: This event requires registration. After your registration has been approved, you will receive instructions for joining the event. Join meeting: https://westchestergov.webex.com/westchestergov/j.php?MTID=m796e582215c3251ee0d13c1c6135a593 Join by phone: +1-415-655-0001 US Toll and enter the meeting number when prompted For questions or to register, contact Robert Doscher at 914-995-4423 or rrd1@westchestergov.com

 

Westchester County Solid Waste Commission

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 3p.m.

148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY 10704

Finance Department Conference Room

 

African American Advisory Board

Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m.

WEBEX EVENT

Meeting number (access code): 1611 75 3022

Meeting password: wiJwu6asT92 

Join by phone 

1-844-621-3956 United States Toll Free

 

Westchester County Council for People with Disabilities

Tuesday September 28, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

County Office Building

Bleakley Conference Room A

148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY

Join from the meeting link

https://westchestergov.webex.com/westchestergov/j.php?MTID=m082e81477b38607cc98ac143a54a81dc

Join by meeting number

Meeting number (access code): 1615 71 4169

Meeting password: eD6c833Wjpm 

1-844-621-3956,,1615714169## United States Toll Free 

For questions, contact Evan Latainer at 914-995-2958 or ehl2@westchestergov.com

 

LGBTQ+ Advisory Board

Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 6:30 p.m.

Join from the meeting link

https://westchestergov.webex.com/westchestergov/j.php?MTID=ef27263fb0985c0a963986bab6bf4c94a

Join by meeting number

For questions or to register, contact Steve Bass, 914-995-2914, <SBass@westchestergov.com>