County Legislator Judah Holstein

Fortunately, Monday's Memorial Day rains did not cause flooding in District 10, but flood mitigation continues to be a top priority for me — it was even before I was elected. Solving flooding issues typically involves collaboration between different government agencies, especially when it crosses municipalities, and I am pleased that my office has been able to help facilitate. New Rochelle has announced a series of upcoming constituent meetings to discuss their progress and plans. I'm eager to hear more from the City and encourage you to attend as well. You may be affected by what's happening in a neighboring district and might want to attend those meetings too. For example, some Eastchester residents along the Hutchinson River Basin will likely be impacted by proposed remediations in District 6 in New Rochelle. If you're unsure which meetings to attend, please feel free to reach out to my office and my staff will be happy to assist! ...

This week, I attended a flurry of events, including the New Rochelle Public Library Gala, the Firefighters Local 916 annual dinner, the Rotary's Celebration of the Longest Married Couple in Eastchester, the Care Coalition's Annual Vigil, a crucial Westchester County Cybersecurity Exercise, the grand opening of a Fitness and Training Center on North Avenue, and the heart-wrenching dedication of Westchester's October 7th Memorial. Additionally, I moved my youngest son back home from college after successfully completing his first academic year. Meanwhile, the Democratic Caucus of the Westchester County Board of Legislators released a statement regarding recent litigation on women's rights and gender-based discrimination, which may be on the ballot in November. Although I was not on the County Board of Legislators when the Clinic Access Law was passed, I am proud that we live in a county that diligently protects the First Amendment rights ...

This Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators commemorated Jewish-American Heritage Month with a special ceremony . We recognized the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center (HHREC) and honored Jill Ratner, M.D., a distinguished healthcare advocate and humanitarian. I am deeply honored to have presented a proclamation to the HHREC during our observance. The dedication of HHREC in preserving the memory of the Holocaust and promoting human rights education in our community is truly inspiring. Their commitment to combating hate and fostering tolerance, dignity, and compassion is crucial, especially in times when these values can be overshadowed by individual expression. This event was a poignant reminder of the principles we all should uphold—whether we are students, teachers, parents, or neighbors. I encourage you to watch the video  to experience the ceremony and absorb its important message. Please check out my weekly updat...