Children With Dreams Foundation Hosted its 8th Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway.

Foundation Hosts 8th Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway

The Westchester County Board of Legislators welcomed two newly elected members at its annual Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 5, the start of the 2026 legislative term. Not pictured: Legislators Erika L. Pierce and José I. Alvarado.

County Board Welcomes Two New Legislators

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Kenneth W. Jenkins was officially sworn in as Westchester County Executive during an Inauguration Ceremony held at Purchase College, marking the start of a new three-year term in office.

Jenkins Sworn in as County Executive

From left: City Councilmember of Ward 4, Ronald Zorrilla; City Councilmember of Ward 2, Ramona Monteverde; Orange County Legislative Representative, Leader Genesis Ramos; Orange County Legislative Representative, Gabrielle Hill; City Councilmember of Ward 1, Giselle Martinez and CIty Councilmember of Ward 3, Tamika Stewart. All were sworn in at an Oath of Office Swearing In Ceremony Sunday afternoon at the City of Newburgh’s Activity Center.

Several Newly Elected Officials Take Oath of Office

Virginia Scott, District 12, Stephen Hunter, District 16, Gabrielle Hill, District 6, Laurie Tautel, District 14, Genesis Ramos, District 4, Jonathan Redeker, District 2, Sparrow Tobin, District 20, Deshanda Carter, District 11, and Matthew Fascaldi, District 15 pose for a photo as the Orange County Democratic Caucus hosted a historic swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected legislators on Friday, January 2, 2026. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.

OC Legislators Take Oath of Office for New Term

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