County Legislator Judah Holstein

While Saturday's flooding wasn't as severe as what we faced last September, it brought significant challenges to areas like Primrose Rd in New Rochelle, highlighting ongoing issues with flooding in our district. Only a few seconds of my interview were  aired on News 12 , so I wanted to share some additional details. Through collaboration with State. County, and local authorities, together with funds from the Infrastructure Bill and Environmental Bond Act, we are moving the needle on addressing our flooding problems as quickly as possible. Crews from New Rochelle, Eastchester, and Scarsdale already started clearing debris from area storm drains, culverts, and streams. New Rochelle recently outlined their 10 year  Stormwater Mitigation Plan  addressing over 170 specific areas, and more recently outlined specific areas (including Grand Blvd) where work will start this spring in the Public Works section of the City Manager's  2024 Work Plan . Howeve...

The Board of Legislators is submitting a letter  to Governor Hochul to request that she restore school funding that she currently plans to cut in her budget proposal. This funding is critical for Public school districts across Westchester including the schools in District 10. As a former member of the Eastchester School Board, I vividly remember the strain on our staff, programs, students, and families caused by the introduction of the Tax Cap and the Gap Elimination Adjustment that took place during my early days on the Eastchester School Board, and I am deeply concerned about facing similar issues again. I am honored to stand united with my colleagues on the Board, advocating to prevent the financial distress that will be caused by unforeseen cuts in vital school funding without recourse.  I am hopeful that together with our state representatives, we can protect the future of education in our community, and ensure that our schools have the stabi...

Fortunately, a little rain and hail didn't damper the St. Patrick's Day Parade organized by the Eastchester Irish American Social Club.  Special congratulations go to John Fix, a longtime friend and dedicated community member, who served as Grand Marshal. We also recognize the achievements of women during March. I was particularly interested to learn about Tamron Hall's new book showcased at the very well-attended Women's Herstory Celebration at Westchester County Center. Westchester and District 10 boast a vibrant arts scene, further enriched by ArtsWestchester, the largest private, non-profit arts council in New York. Their recent Challenge Reception provided an excellent opportunity to connect with local groups. Among those present were the New Rochelle Council on the Arts, who champion the exploration and presentation of performing and fine arts, and So...