Westchester County

Summer begins this weekend! We’re kicking off the season at Playland this Saturday, May 23 at noon with a Grand Opening Ceremony for the Dragon Coaster!

Join us on Thursday June 4 at 10 a.m. - Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins will announce 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.

This week’s episode of This Week in Westchester highlights community updates, public safety recognition and upcoming County events -- including the opening of County beaches and the exciting return of the iconic Dragon Coaster on May 23 at the Grand Opening of Playland Park. County Executive Ken Jenkins also highlighted the County’s annual Memorial Day Service taking place on May 22 at Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial, which each year honors the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. In this week’s community updates -- Mayor Josh Nathan joined the briefing to discuss issues affecting the City of Rye, while Commissioner Susan Spear recognized National Emergency Medical Services Week and honored the EMTs, paramedics and emergency responders who serve communities across Westchester County every day (while also joined by a special K-9 guest). Visit https://lnkd.in/e3Bpy4Ui or find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

This Week in Westchester, Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Commissioner Susan Spear joined us to highlight the importance of EMS and recognize the compassion, courage and commitment to those who keep our communities safe. Westchester County is proud to recognize EMS week and honor the dedicated professionals who serve on the front lines of emergency care every day.

In the latest episode of our Westchester, Explained podcast we’re diving into everything that makes summer in Westchester unforgettable -- from iconic destinations and waterfront concerts to historic sites, festivals and more. And, we explore how tourism is driving billions into the local economy, why visitors from around the world are choosing Westchester and why this matters. Listen now for a preview of what's coming -- from America’s 250th celebration to local FIFA World Cup events, and everything else that you will not want to miss this summer in Westchester. Visit https://lnkd.in/e3Bpy4Ui or find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Please join us for a Memorial Day Service this Friday, May 22 at 11 a.m. at Lasdon Public Gardens and & Veterans Memorial in Katonah.

Coming up on Monday on This Week in Westchester: The Briefing - City of Rye Mayor Josh Nathan to join to discuss issues effecting the City. - Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services Susan Spear to join to discuss National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, which runs from May 17 through May 23. The annual recognition honors EMTs, paramedics and emergency responders for their lifesaving service. This Week in Westchester: The Briefing streams Monday, April 27 at 2 p.m. on WestchesterCountyNY.gov the County’s YouTube channel and here on Facebook.

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins joined County officials, project engineers and members of the community to celebrate the opening of the newly rehabilitated Glen Island Bridge, six months ahead of schedule. The milestone marks a major step forward in the County’s ongoing rehabilitation of the historic Glen Island Bridge, originally constructed in 1930 and serving as the only access point for entering Glen Island Park. The transition restores traffic to the permanent structure, while final construction and restoration work continues through the remainder of the year. Significant work has already been completed as part of the rehabilitation project, including the repair of steel girders, installation of the bridge floor beams, concrete bridge deck, movable span grid deck, pedestrian railings, the bridge’s electrical and mechanical systems, bridge and approach sidewalks, and traffic and pedestrian railing ahead of the traffic shift. Additional work currently underway includes testing of the mechanical and electrical systems ahead of the scheduled reopening of the navigation channel on May 22. Jenkins said: “Today marks another important milestone in this project and in our continued investment in Westchester County’s infrastructure. Glen Island Park is one of the County’s most treasured public spaces, and restoring traffic to the permanent bridge ahead of the busy summer season reflects the tremendous work completed by our County teams, engineers and contractors. This project has always been about balancing preservation, safety and access while ensuring this historic bridge continues serving residents and visitors for generations to come.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/erZ7M5Nd

On Monday, May 25, Bee-Line buses and Paratransit will operate on a Sunday schedule.

Focusing on labor and workers, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins signed two landmark pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening protections, wages and workforce development opportunities for workers across Westchester County. Jenkins said: “These are the kinds of protections and workforce investments I have advocated for and fought to advance for decades. I am proud to see the Board of Legislators take meaningful action to support working men and women across Westchester and ensure County projects create good-paying jobs, strong labor standards and real pathways to opportunity.” Recently passed by the Westchester County Board of Legislators, the “Westchester County Lessor Prevailing Wage Act” ensures that construction workers on County-leased properties receive the same standard union wages and benefits they would earn on County-owned job sites. “The Mandating Apprenticeships in County Projects Act” requires contractors bidding on large County construction projects to provide hands-on, industry-aligned apprenticeship training and workforce development opportunities for workers entering the trades. Read more: https://ow.ly/y5Ec50YZa4L