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“Healthy food is not a luxury. It is a lifeline. The House’s decision to advance cuts to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) threatens one of the most successful and effective public health programs in our nation's history."

With the FIFA World Cup ready to come to the tristate area, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and the Westchester County Department of Public Safety are reminding residents that victims of trafficking are often hidden in plain sight and encouraging anyone who may need help, or who suspects someone else may be a victim, to seek assistance.

Westchester County marked the beginning of Pride Month with its Annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at the Michaelian Office Building.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced the official purchase of the historic Ward House in Tuckahoe during a ceremonial “Opening the Door” event and first public viewing of the property, marking an important step in preserving the County’s rich history while creating a future home and gathering space for the Lenape people.

The Westchester County Health Department encourages residents to keep their cats, dogs and ferrets up-to-date on their rabies vaccines and boosters, avoid stray and wild animals and bat-proof their home to protect themselves, their family and their pets from this deadly disease.