Westchester County

Bee-Line buses and ParaTransit will not operate on Thursday, November 28. Regular weekday service will resume on Friday, November 29. We wish all of our riders and drivers a Happy Thanksgiving! #BeeLineNews

Help brighten the holiday season for some of Westchester's most vulnerable children by taking part in Westchester County's Annual Holiday Gift Drive. There are six drop box locations throughout Westchester, accessible during business hours, where new, unwrapped toys, appropriate for newborns through 21-year-olds can be donated. (Please, no stuffed animals or violent toys.) Monetary donations are accepted in the form of gift cards, Zelle/cash or checks made payable to: “Westchester Child Welfare Holiday Fund.” Donations may be mailed to: Barbara Sabater 112 East Post Road, Room 637, White Plains, New York 10601 Electronic Donations: Zelle ID email: [email protected] For questions contact Barbara Sabater at [email protected] or call (914) 995-1937 For more information on how you can participate, visit: https://ow.ly/Wc7Q50Ua4HN

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In celebration of Albanian Heritage Month, Westchester County hosted a ceremonial flag-raising at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains. The ceremony celebrated the contributions of the Albanian community to Westchester County and beyond. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: "We proudly raise the Albanian flag to recognize the Albanian community and their contributions to Westchester County. We are grateful for the strength and spirit they bring to our community, and we are proud to honor their heritage and history this month." Albanian Heritage Month is celebrated annually worldwide in November, coinciding with the Albanian Declaration of Independence, which declared Albania an independent sovereign nation on November 28, 1912. Westchester County is proud to join in this commemoration, recognizing the enduring contributions of the Albanian community and their role in enriching the County's diversity and culture. Read more here: https://ow.ly/ZJCM50U7uR1

This morning, we officially kicked off Westchester County’s annual Holiday Gift Drive at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains. The Drive runs through Monday, December 16, collecting gifts and monetary donations to provide a brighter holiday for more than 1,000 children in Westchester who are in foster care, the homeless system, and receiving other protective and preventive social services. There are six drop box locations throughout Westchester, accessible during business hours, where new, unwrapped toys, appropriate for newborns through 21-year-olds can be donated. (Please, no stuffed animals or violent toys.) Monetary donations are accepted in the form of gift cards, Zelle/cash or checks made payable to: “Westchester Child Welfare Holiday Fund.” Donations may be mailed to: Barbara Sabater 112 East Post Road, Room 637, White Plains, New York 10601 Electronic Donations: Zelle ID email: [email protected] For questions contact Barbara Sabater at or call (914) 995-1937. Read more here: https://ow.ly/pLTF50U78pw

Westchester County Executive George Latimer hosted a Diwali celebration at the Westchester County Center in collaboration with The Coalition of Hindu Organizations of Westchester County. The celebration highlighted Diwali’s significance as a festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, featuring traditional dance performances, music, cultural presentations, and a taste of Indian cuisine. Hundreds of Community members gathered to honor the values of hope, light and unity that Diwali represents. Latimer said: “Celebrating Diwali is a reminder of the values that bind us all together — hope, unity, and the pursuit of light over darkness. Westchester County is proud to honor this special holiday and stand with our Hindu community to celebrate their rich cultural traditions. Diwali brings light to our County in more ways than one, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to share in this beautiful celebration.” Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “This Diwali celebration is a shining example of Westchester’s commitment to inclusivity and cultural exchange. It’s an honor to stand with our Hindu friends and neighbors to celebrate the Festival of Lights, and we look forward to continuing to embrace the rich diversity of our County through events like these.” The Diwali celebration at the County Center reflects Westchester’s dedication to inclusivity and cultural appreciation. Events like this strengthen community ties, bringing residents together to honor and share in the diversity that defines Westchester County.

The Westchester County Department of Correction and Aramark Food Service recognized four residents who graduated from a culinary training program at the Westchester County Jail. In partnership with Aramark, this ‘IN-2-WORK’ culinary certificate program requires eight weeks of vocational training, incorporating both in-class lectures and hands-on culinary training, totaling 40 hours of formal instruction. In addition to the hands-on culinary training, this program focuses on kitchen safety in food storage, preparation and serving. Students who successfully completed this formal training received a ServSafe certificate that’s recognized as the national standard in the food service industry. Through coordination with Aramark Food Service, graduating students will have access to a web portal of available employment opportunities, assistance with writing resumes and the availability of scholarships for further study. Read more here: https://ow.ly/tzFC50U5GEO

Westchester County Executive George Latimer Statement on Veterans Day "On Veterans Day, we pause to honor the selflessness and bravery of those who have served in our armed forces. Our freedom and liberties are possible because of the men and women who were willing to sacrifice so much to protect them. We express our heartfelt gratitude to every veteran who has served this Country. Let us remember their sacrifices, honor their legacy and strive to live up to the ideals they fought to preserve. Today and every day, we thank you for your service."

Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, and Veterans Service Agency Director Ron Tocci led a special Veterans Day holiday ceremony on Friday at the County’s Veteran’s Museum at Lasdon Park in Katonah. The pair were joined for the special occasion by New York State Veteran’s Services Department Commissioner Viviana DeCohen. Latimer said: “Whether you served in war time or in peace time; whether you carried weapons into battle, served as a medic, or worked in support and logistics --- you made a sacrifice for us, you chose to risk all for us, you swore a solemn oath to protect and defend our shared Constitution. You are our heroes. We are proud of you. We are humbled by your sacrifice. And, as a county and a nation, we are grateful beyond measure.” Read more here: https://ow.ly/OXtE50U3y9q

In an effort to push the needle forward to improve birth equity throughout the County, the second Birth Equity Improvement Project Town Hall was held at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The program included updates from White Plains Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Westchester and New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley on their individual initiatives, reports on current maternal mortality and birth statistics/outcomes from the New York State Department of Health, and information on perinatal wellness resources throughout the County. In addition, there were testimonials from community partners and advocacy agencies, as well as a Q&A session to engage the public. Read more here: https://ow.ly/2zcl50U39fo