The state’s vaccination rollout has been far from perfect. Local officials have asked Gov. Cuomo to allow county leaders to activate their vaccination plans that have been carefully crafted and prepped.
Hudson Valley leaders condemn Capitol chaos
Staff reports
As Americans watched violence and chaos consume the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, New Yorkers denounced the mayhem and called for a peaceful transition of power to Joe Biden.
With supporters of President Donald Trump storming the Capitol to stop Biden s confirmation as our next president with four people dying and dozens arrested Hudson Valley residents sounded off on the scene that shocked a nation and struck a nerve at home.
“What I saw today is disrespect for democracy, Westchester County Executive George Latimer told The Journal News/lohud on Wednesday. “That is something that we just frankly haven’t seen in this country before and I think it speaks poorly of the individuals involved and it speaks poorly of those who incite them.
Westchester County Seeks Applicants to Asian American, Arab American, Hispanic & African American Advisory Boards in Continued Commitment to Diversity Written by Westchester County
Under the leadership of Westchester County Executive George Latimer, the County’s existing – and newly formed – advisory boards have taken on new life. These boards provide guidance and recommendations to the County Executive and the Board of Legislators on matters of policy here in Westchester.
Now, the County is actively seeking out new applicants to sit on the Asian American, Arab American, Hispanic and African American Advisory Boards to continue to bring fresh ideas into County government.