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Westchester Insider: Westchester County: December 27: County Executive George Latimer Gives Westchester Weekly Update.

 

December 27: County Executive George Latimer Gives Westchester Weekly Update.

 

Westchester County Center Opens For Free Covid-19 Testing.

 

Watch full video here: https://youtu.be/CLAJ-UDNh34

 

(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County has partnered with Quadrant Biosciences to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing at the Westchester County Center starting Wednesday, December 29. 

 

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Westchester County and across the region.  Along with vaccinations, mask usage and social distancing – testing – is a tool to combat COVID-19.  Re-opening the County Center, this time for COVID-19 testing, is an important step to keep County residents safe and try to control this deadly and infections virus.”

 

Testing is for anyone experiencing symptoms or anyone who has been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The CDC recommends being tested 5 to 7 days after exposure to test.  The testing is not for travel. 

 

Appointments are required – walk-ins will not be accepted.  The testing is for all ages, including infants. To schedule a test, go to www.westchestergov.com/health. Appointments will only be released 3 days in advance.  Keep checking back, as appointments will be added every three days. 

 

COVID-19 tests will be available as follows:

 

• December 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• December 30, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• January 3, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• January 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• January 5, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• January 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• January 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• January 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• January 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Westchester County Covid-19 Dashboard can be viewed here: https://arcg.is/10naWv0

 

Mobile Friendly Version of Westchester County Covid-19 Dashboard can be viewed here: https://arcg.is/qHDS9

 

Westchester Insider: Westchester County Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky 12th District: Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Are Now Illegal in New York.

Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Are Now Illegal in New York.

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation on December 23 making fake COVID-19 vaccination cards a misdemeanor crime. And it creates a new felony crime of computer tampering.

The new law also helps schools get better access to a statewide immunization database, among other directives.

This comes as more cities tighten rules requiring proof of vaccination in the face of the omicron surge.

Westchester Insider: Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Open Through Sunday, Jan. 2!.

 

Last chance this season to visit Westchester's Winter Wonderland Drive-thru Holiday Light Extravaganza at Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla!
 
Open through Sunday, Jan. 2.

https://www.showclix.com/event/wwinterwonderland

Westchester Insider: Westchester County Legislator Ruth Walter 15th District: Term-End Report Highlights Legislative Accomplishments of the Past Two Terms.

 

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

On December 17, we released the Term-End report on the Board of Legislators' activities since 2018. Highlights include the passing of an historic budget for 2022 that cut the property tax levy by $7 million, provided a $10.2 million increase for childcare and $50 million for affordable housing -- the largest single-year commitment of this sort in County history, and major expansion of the County's investment in infrastructure improvements for the 21st century.

The 2022 budget is the culmination of four years of hard work, disciplined choices, and creative thinking by the County Executive's administration and the Board of Legislators that rebuilt the County's reserve funds from an historic low of $65 million four years ago to an expected $300 million at the end of this year.

In addition, the Board’s legislative achievements regarding public health and economic initiatives in response to COVID-19, our commitment to climate change, improvements to County parks, strengthening of government ethics and diversity policies, police reform, and increasing transparency in the co-op market are outlined in the report.

The last four years have been historic and consequential for this Board. As Westchester County elected officials, our greatest responsibility is to work towards a County that is improved in every way from the one we inherit. When people look back on the last four years, they will see that we have done that, and more.

We have restored the County's financial health; passed historic legislation to support Westchester's working families; taken action to respond to the climate crisis; invested in our roads, bridges and infrastructure; preserved and improved our parks and historic buildings; increased affordable housing access for thousands of seniors and working people; strengthened County government ethics and transparency; supported small businesses and consumers; embraced and protected Westchester's diversity; and confronted a once-in-a-century pandemic.

The Board's achievements during these historic times are the result of the committed, focused and collaborative work of all Legislators over the last four years, the outstanding work of the Board's dedicated staff, and the support and leadership of our partner in County government, County Executive George Latimer and his staff.

Read the report at: https://www.westchesterlegislators.com/images/pdf/2021Term-EndReport.pdf

Please forward this E-News to family and friends who may be interested in this information.

Sincerely,

Westchester Insider: Westchester County Executive George Latimer Statement on Kwanzaa.

 

Westchester Insider: Westchester County: 12/27 - 2PM - County Executive George Latimer to Give Westchester Weekly Update.

 

County Executive George Latimer to Give Westchester Weekly Update.

 

Monday, December 27

2 p.m.

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

 

Westchester County COVID-19 Dashboard can be viewed here: https://arcg.is/10naWv0

 

Mobile Friendly Version of Westchester County COVID-19 Dashboard can be viewed here: https://arcg.is/qHDS9