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Westchester Spotlight
 Annual Legislative Speak-Out for SeniorsThe impact of the proposed federal and state budgets for 2012-2013 on seniors was the main topic at the annual Legislative Speak-Out and Breakfast on Friday at the Westchester County Center, attended by County Executive Robert P. Astorino and other officials. Read more |
RECENT NEWS
11 Firefighters Graduate from Fire Academy in Valhalla Eight fire recruits from Westchester and three from Long Island graduated Friday from the Westchester County Career Chiefs Fire Academy. Read more |
Astorino Calls for Immediate Relief on State Mandates Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino said that the county's ability to provide local services will remain seriously threatened unless Albany takes immediate steps to rein in unfunded mandates. Read more |
Westchester County in Pictures
Earned Income Tax Credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit available to working families and individuals with modest incomes. Many do not know they are eligible for the credit. Depending on your income, marital status and size of family, the tax credit for tax year 2011 will be as much as $7,764. Learn more
Buy Your Metrocard From the Full-Service Metrocard Van
The full-service MetroCard van makes rounds in Westchester to assist riders interested in purchasing MetroCards. The next scheduled visit is the week of Feb. 20 - 24. Learn more
Be Fit Walk the Mall Program at the Westchester
February is Heart Month, and you can learn the basics of keeping yours in tip-top shape during a presentation on Friday, Feb. 3, at The Westchester in White Plains. Learn more
Fireplace Safety
A fireplace in your home can create memorable moments relaxing with your family on a cold winter's night or during the holiday season. However, keep your family safe. Be sure you understand how to build, manage and extinguish the fire in your fireplace -- as well as dispose of its remnants. Learn more
Transportation is Top Need for Seniors - Today and Tomorrow
Transportation was cited by wide margins as both the greatest need for Westchester County seniors today, and their greatest anticipated need in the future, according to a recent county survey. Learn more
Fair and affordable homeownership and rentals
Fair and affordable homeownership and rentals are becoming available. Purchase and rental of these Westchester County-funded properties fall under the fair and affordable income guidelines. Learn more
Winter Sports Expo
Don't sit inside and fret about the cold weather this winter. Head over to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River to experience a variety of winter sports that can offer both fun-filled and challenging experiences on Saturday, Jan. 28. Learn more
Indoor Farmers Market
Indoor Farmers Market at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The market comprises a variety of vendors who are farmers and food producers, all from the tri-state area. Next market date is Feb. 12. Learn more
Playland Ice Casino
The Playland Ice Casino has been Westchester's premier ice skating facility for over 80 years. Three temperature-controlled indoor rinks await skaters of all abilities. Join us for special events and don't forget to come support Manhattanville College's men's and women's ice hockey team home games. Learn more
