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District 10 Update: August 2, 2024

Earlier this week, our neighbors in the village of Scarsdale shared important public safety information regarding a hidden surveillance camera found on a resident's property. As Chair of the County's IT & Cybersecurity Committee, I want to thank Mayor Arest and his staff for their vigilance, and encourage all residents to review the shared links and advice. Technology, when used responsibly, enhances our lives in so many wonderful ways, but it also brings with it the potential for misuse and harm. Beyond surveillance cameras, we are also seeing other new technologies like AirTags and AI being exploited and misused.

In addition to working on my Digital Deception bill, my government colleagues and I are actively consulting with experts and working to develop additional legislation and policies to safeguard and protect residents. This recent incident is a critical reminder to report any unusual activities or anything that seems out of place to local authorities immediately.  By staying vigilant and working together to secure our environment, we can continue to best enjoy the vibrant and welcoming community we all cherish.

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

Sincerely,

Judah Holstein
Legislator, 10th District


Celebrating the Anniversary of The Americans with Disabilities Act

On July 26th, we celebrated National Disability Independence Day and the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The occasion was marked by a special reception organized by Legislator Nancy E. Barr in collaboration with the Westchester Board of Legislators and the County Executive's office. This celebration was a reminder of both the progress we've made and the continued efforts needed to uphold the principles of equality and inclusion.

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Recall of Deli Meats Linked to Listeria Expanded

The U.S Department of Agriculture has expanded its recall of deli meats linked to a multi-state Listeria outbreak. An additional 71 varieties of Virginia ham, salami and bologna that were produced in a Virginia plant and sold under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands have been added, in addition to the original Boar's Head liverwurst that tested positive for the listeriosis bacteria. Read More

View Fact Sheet HERE.

For a full list of the contaminated products and more detailed cleaning instructions, visit the Health Department's website.


Heritage of India Festival at Kensico Dam

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Celebrate the heritage of India on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from noon to 6 p.m. at Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway
Valhalla. Enjoy traditional Indian dance performances, music, food, vendors, and more at this celebration of the culture of India. 

Admission is $5 per adult, and children under 14 enter free. Parking is free. The festival will take place rain or shine, with informal seating on the lawn—bring blankets or folding chairs. Coolers are not allowed.

For more details, click here or call (914) 864-PARK.


Join Us for the Next Board of Legislators' Meeting

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The Board of Legislators invites you to participate in our upcoming meeting on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. This is your opportunity to provide valuable input on matters that affect our community.

In addition to the regular board meeting, two public hearings will be held on:

  1. A local law authorizing the continued use of extraordinary circumstances videoconferencing for members of the County Board, its committees, and its subcommittees, and for members of public bodies of the County's Westchester County. More Info
  2. An Act adopting the SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) Budget for 2024-2025 and making appropriations for the operations of WCC. More Info

To watch the live stream of the meeting, visit the Meeting Calendar section on our website. Navigate to the video column and click on "in progress." If you wish to speak or share comments, please follow our Speaker Participation Instructions


Explore Exciting Programs at the Public Library

The New Rochelle, Eastchester and Tuckahoe Public Libraries have wonderful programming for people of all ages and a wide range of interests. To learn more about what's happening at the libraries, check out their websites at Tuckahoe.com/library and Eastchesterlibrary.org/home.


Clinton Park Summer Series

New Rochelle has a full schedule of free musical events throughout the summer. Check out the Clinton Park and Jazz Under The Stars Series.

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National Night Out

National Night Out is Tuesday August 6th. New Rochelle and Eastchester/Bronxville/ Tuckahoe have a variety of fun activities planned. This is a great opportunity to engage with and support our local police forces.

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Family Double Dutch Day

On August 10th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Lincoln Park will host a Family Double Dutch Event. The event is free to attend, though registration is required to participate. Learn more.

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Garth Road Concert

On August 14th at 7:30 PM, a concert will be held on Garth Road, offering an evening of live music and community enjoyment. Learn more.

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Queridos amigos y vecinos,

A principios de esta semana, nuestros vecinos del pueblo de Scarsdale compartieron información importante de seguridad pública sobre una cámara de vigilancia oculta encontrada en la propiedad de un residente. Como presidente del Comité de TI y Ciberseguridad del Condado, quiero agradecer al Alcalde Arest y su personal por su vigilancia y alentar a todos los residentes a revisar los enlaces y consejos compartidos. La tecnología, cuando se usa responsablemente, mejora nuestras vidas de muchas maneras maravillosas, pero también trae consigo el potencial de mal uso y daño. Más allá de las cámaras de vigilancia, también estamos viendo que otras tecnologías nuevas, como AirTags y la IA, se explotan y se utilizan indebidamente.

Además de trabajar en mi proyecto de ley sobre engaño digital, mis colegas del gobierno y yo estamos consultando activamente con expertos y trabajando para desarrollar legislación y políticas adicionales para salvaguardar y proteger a los residentes. Este incidente reciente es un recordatorio fundamental para informar de inmediato a las autoridades locales sobre cualquier actividad inusual o cualquier cosa que parezca fuera de lugar.  Si nos mantenemos alerta y trabajamos juntos para proteger nuestro medio ambiente, podremos seguir disfrutando mejor de la comunidad vibrante y acogedora que todos apreciamos.

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


Celebrando el Aniversario de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA)

El 26 de Julio celebramos el Día Nacional de la Independencia para Personas con Discapacidades y el 34º aniversario de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA). La ocasión se conmemoró con una recepción especial organizada por la Legisladora Nancy E. Barr en colaboración con la Junta de Legisladores de Westchester y la oficina del Ejecutivo del Condado. Esta celebración fue un recordatorio tanto del progreso que hemos logrado como de los esfuerzos continuos necesarios para defender los principios de igualdad e inclusión.

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Retiro de Carnes Frías Vinculado a la Listeria Ampliado

El Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos ha ampliado su retiro de carnes frías vinculadas a un brote de Listeria en varios estados. Se han agregado 71 variedades adicionales de jamón de Virginia, salami y mortadela que se produjeron en una planta de Virginia y se vendieron bajo las marcas Boar's Head y Old Country, además del liverwurst de Boar's Head original que dio positivo por la bacteria listeriosis. Leer más

Vea la hoja informativa AQUÍ.

Para obtener una lista completa de los productos contaminados e instrucciones de limpieza más detalladas, visite el sitio web del Departamento de Salud.


Festival del Patrimonio de la India y presa de Kensico

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Celebre la herencia de la India el Domingo, 4 de Agosto de 2024, de 12 p.m. a 6 p.m. en Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla. Disfrute de presentaciones de danzas tradicionales indias, música, comida, vendedores y más en esta celebración de la cultura de la India.

La entrada cuesta $5 por adulto, y los niños menores de 14 años entran gratis. El estacionamiento es gratuito. El festival se llevará a cabo llueva o truene, con asientos informales en el césped—traiga mantas o sillas plegables. No se permiten neveras.

Para más detalles, haga clic aquí o llame al (914) 864-PARK.


Únase a nosotros para la próxima reunión de la Junta de Legisladores

Únase a nosotros para la próxima reunión de la Junta de Legisladores**

La Junta de Legisladores lo invita a participar en nuestra próxima reunión el Lunes, 5 de Agosto de 2024, a las 10:00 a.m. Esta es su oportunidad de brindar aportes valiosos sobre temas que afectan a nuestra comunidad.

Además de la reunión regular de la junta, se llevarán a cabo dos audiencias públicas sobre:

  1. Una ley local que autoriza el uso continuo de videoconferencias en circunstancias extraordinarias para los miembros de la Junta del Condado, sus comités y subcomités, y para los miembros de los organismos públicos del Condado de Westchester. Más información
  2. Un acto que adopta el presupuesto del SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) para 2024-2025 y realiza las asignaciones necesarias para las operaciones del WCC. Más información

Para ver la transmisión en vivo de la reunión, visite la sección de Calendario de Reuniones en nuestro sitio web. Navegue hasta la columna de video y haga clic en "en progreso". Si desea hablar o compartir comentarios, siga nuestras Instrucciones de Participación para Oradores.


Serie de Verano en Clinton Park

New Rochelle tiene una agenda completa de eventos musicales gratuitos durante todo el verano. No se pierda la Serie de Clinton Park y Jazz Under The Stars.

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Noche Nacional Afuera

La Noche Nacional Afuera es el Martes 6 de Agosto. New Rochelle y Eastchester/Bronxville/Tuckahoe tienen una variedad de actividades divertidas planeadas. Esta es una gran oportunidad para interactuar y apoyar a nuestras fuerzas policiales locales.

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Día Familiar de Double Dutch

El 10 de agosto, de 11:00 AM a 1:00 PM, Lincoln Park será el anfitrión de un Evento Familiar de Double Dutch. El evento es gratuito, aunque se requiere inscripción para participar. Aprenda mas.

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Concierto en Garth Road

El 14 de agosto a las 7:30 PM, se llevará a cabo un concierto en Garth Road, ofreciendo una noche de música en vivo y disfrute comunitario. Obtenga más información.

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