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District 10 Update: July 19, 2024

I am proud to announce that on Monday, I officially sent my first legislative memorandum to the Board of Legislators, proposing a bill to address the Misuse of Digitally Deceptive Materials. This marks a crucial step toward protecting Westchester residents in the digital age.

The proposal results from collaboration with the District Attorney's office and the County Legal Department, for whose invaluable support I am grateful. It aims to impose criminal penalties on those who create and distribute harmful digital content, such as AI-generated deepfakes and other deceptive materials. This will protect Westchester residents, especially those in vulnerable populations, from harassment, fraud, and cyberstalking.

I also attended the National Association of Counties Conference last weekend, where I explored how counties across the nation set policies to improve government operations, increase workforce efficiency, and protect citizens. In addition to technology-related initiatives, I learned about innovative county government programs in other areas and gathered valuable ideas to bring back to Westchester. This week was both productive and inspiring, and I look forward to applying these insights to benefit the residents of Westchester County and District 10.

For more news and updates on upcoming events, please see my weekly update below.

Sincerely,

Judah Holstein
Legislator, 10th District


Westchester Watch: Legislative Highlights

On Monday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators passed several essential items, most notably to potentially increase the term of office for a County Legislator from two years to four. Other items included funding to modernize the Public Safety Answering Points system (PSAP), upgrade facilities at Mohansic Golf Course for improved recreational amenities and sustainability, enter into a Climate Grant agreement, and support Yonkers' National Night Out Program. Read More

Watch the Board Meeting Recap Video HERE

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Plastic Free July Challenge

Did you Know?

  • Every year, 500 billion plastic bottles are produced worldwide.
  • In 2020 we generated more than 500 million tons of plastic, 900% more than in 1980.
  • Plastic in the ocean is already more than 150 million tons of waste.
  • By 2050, the oceans could contain more plastic than fish.
  • Each year around eight million tons of plastic ends up in our seas and oceans.

Be Part of the Solution:

  • Choose tap over bottled water
  • Choose beverages in aluminum cans or glass bottles
  • Say no to straws and single use plastic cutlery
  • Bring your own produce bags when shopping
    Learn more

Plastic Free July is a global initiative that empowers individuals to reduce plastic pollution, ensuring cleaner streets, oceans, and more beautiful communities. Will you take the Plastic Free July challenge?


Movie in the Park

Tuckahoe is hosting a movie and ice cream event at Main Street Park this Friday, July 19th at 7:30 PM.


McLean Avenue Band Concert

The McLean Avenue Band Concert is this Friday, July 19th at 7:30 PM at the Lake Isle Country Club Driving Range.


Celebrating the Anniversary of The Americans with Disabilities Act

On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, a landmark civil rights bill that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all aspects of public life, including transportation, the workplace, and schools. On Thursday, July 25, Westchester County will celebrate the 34th anniversary of the ADA and honor the County's commitment to providing equal access for all.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester County Board of Legislators invite you to join the celebration at 2 p.m. at the Michaelian Office Building, 9th floor, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601.

Please RSVP via email by Monday, July 22.


2024 Teen Fest

The New Rochelle Youth Bureau is hosting a Teen Fest on Saturday, August 3rd. Come to Ruby Dee Park from 12 PM - 5 PM for carnival games, a gaming truck, food trucks and vendors.


41st Annual National Night Out

National Night Out Logo

On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, neighborhoods throughout Westchester County are invited to join thousands of communities nationwide for the 41st Annual National Night Out. This event aims to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for local anti-crime efforts, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a clear message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Let's come together to make our communities safer and stronger. Learn More


New Rochelle Police Department Now Hiring

Submit Applications by August 9th. Apply Here


2024 Backpack Giveaway

The New Rochelle Backpack Giveaway will be held on Friday, August 16th at 4 PM. There will be entertainment in addition to the giveaway. 


Bookends Concert - Rescheduled

Due to weather concerns, the Eastchester Bookends Concert originally scheduled for this week at the Lake Isle Driving Range has been postponed to Wednesday, August 28th.


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Queridos Amigos y Vecinos,

Me enorgullece anunciar que el lunes envié oficialmente mi primer memorando legislativo a la Junta de Legisladores, proponiendo un proyecto de ley para abordar el uso Indebido de Materiales Digitalmente Engañosos. Esto marca un paso crucial hacia la protección de los residentes de Westchester en la era digital.

La propuesta es el resultado de la colaboración con la Fiscalía de Distrito y el Departamento Legal del Condado, por cuyo invaluable apoyo agradezco. Su objetivo es imponer sanciones penales a quienes crean y distribuyen contenido digital dañino, como deepfakes generados por IA y otros materiales engañosos. Esto protegerá a los residentes de Westchester, especialmente a aquellos que pertenecen a poblaciones vulnerables, del acoso, el fraude y el acoso cibernético.

También asistí a la Conferencia de la Asociación Nacional de Condados el fin de semana pasado, donde exploré cómo los condados de todo el país establecen políticas para mejorar las operaciones gubernamentales, aumentar la eficiencia de la fuerza laboral y proteger a los ciudadanos. Además de las iniciativas relacionadas con la tecnología, aprendí sobre programas innovadores del gobierno del condado en otras áreas y recopilé ideas valiosas para traerlas a Westchester. Esta semana fue productiva e inspiradora y espero aplicar estos conocimientos en beneficio de los residentes del Condado de Westchester y del Distrito 10.

Para obtener más noticias y actualizaciones sobre los próximos eventos, consulte mi actualización semanal a continuación.

Atentamente,

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Judah Holstein
Legislador, Distrito 10


Westchester Watch: Aspectos Legislativos Destacados

El lunes, la Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Westchester aprobó varios elementos esenciales, en particular el aumento potencial del mandato de un Legislador del Condado de dos años a cuatro. Otros elementos incluyeron fondos para modernizar el sistema de Puntos de Respuesta de Seguridad Pública (PSAP), mejorar las instalaciones en el campo de Golf Mohansic para mejorar las comodidades recreativas y la sostenibilidad, celebrar un acuerdo de Subvención Climática y apoyar el programa Nacional Night Out de Yonkers. Leer más

Vea el Vídeo Resumen de la Reunión de la Junta directiva AQUÍ

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Desafío de Julio Sin Plástico

¿Sabías?

  • Cada año se producen en todo el mundo 500 mil millones de botellas de plástico.
  • En 2020 generamos más de 500 millones de toneladas de plástico, un 900% más que en 1980.
  • El plástico en el océano ya representa más de 150 millones de toneladas de residuos.
  • Para 2050, los océanos podrían contener más plástico que peces.
  • Cada año, alrededor de ocho millones de toneladas de plástico terminan en nuestros mares y océanos.

Se Parte de la Solucion:

  • Elija agua del grifo en lugar de agua embotellada.
  • Elija bebidas en latas de aluminio o botellas de vidrio.
  • Di no a las pajitas y a los cubiertos de plástico de un solo uso
  • Traiga sus propias bolsas de productos agrícolas cuando compre

Aprende más

Plastic Free July es una iniciativa global que empodera a las personas para reducir la contaminación plástica, garantizando calles, océanos y comunidades más hermosas. ¿Aceptarás el Desafío de Julio Sin Plástico?


Película en el Parque

Tuckahoe organizará un evento de películas y helados en Main Street Park este viernes 19 de julio a las 7:30 p.m.


Concierto de la Banda McLean Avenue

El Concierto de McLean Avenue Band es este viernes 19 de julio a las 7:30 p.m. en el Lake Isle Country Club Driving Range.


Celebrando el Aniversario de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades

El 26 de julio de 1990, se promulgó la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), un proyecto de ley histórico de derechos civiles que prohíbe la discriminación contra las personas con discapacidades en todos los aspectos de la vida pública, incluido el transporte, el lugar de trabajo y las escuelas. El jueves 25 de julio, el Condado de Westchester celebrará el 34.º aniversario de la ADA y honrará el compromiso del Condado de brindar igualdad de acceso para todos.

El Ejecutivo del Condado de Westchester, George Latimer, y la Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Westchester lo invitan a unirse a la celebración a las 2 p.m. en el Michaelian Office Building, noveno piso, 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601.

Confirme su asistencia por correo electrónico antes del lunes 22 de julio.


Festival de Adolescentes (Teen Fest) 2024

La Oficina Juvenil de New Rochelle organizará un Teen Fest el sábado 3 de agosto. Venga a Ruby Dee Park de 12 p.m. a 5 p.m. para disfrutar de juegos de carnaval, un camión de juegos, camiones de comida y vendedores.


41a Noche Nacional Anual

National Night Out Logo

El martes 6 de agosto de 2024, los vecindarios de todo el Condado de Westchester están invitados a unirse a miles de comunidades en todo el país para la 41.ª Noche Nacional Anual. Este evento tiene como objetivo aumentar la conciencia sobre la prevención del crimen y las drogas, generar apoyo para los esfuerzos locales contra el crimen, fortalecer el espíritu vecinal y las asociaciones entre la policía y la comunidad, y enviar un mensaje claro a los delincuentes de que los vecindarios están organizados y contraatacan. Unámonos para hacer que nuestras comunidades sean más seguras y fuertes. Aprende más


El Departamento de Policía de New Rochelle está Contratando

Envíe las solicitudes antes del 9 de agosto. Aplicar Aquí


Sorteo de Mochilas 2024

El Sorteo de Mochilas de New Rochelle se llevará a cabo el viernes 16 de agosto a las 4 p.m. Habrá entretenimiento además del sorteo.


Concierto de Bookends - Reprogramado

Debido a preocupaciones climáticas, el Concierto de Eastchester Bookends originalmente programado para esta semana en el Lake Isle Driving Range se pospuso hasta el miércoles 28 de agosto.

 
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