County Legislator Judah Holstein

This past week, as a member of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, I have been meeting with all county departments as they present their accomplishments for the past year, goals for the next year, and budgetary needs for 2025. These meetings provide an invaluable opportunity to learn more about the incredible work and services each department and our amazing staff provide, while also assessing how we can improve services for our constituents. I want to share a sobering insight from this week's presentations. During her update, our District Attorney shared statistics on hate crime investigations. I was saddened, though not entirely surprised, to learn that the number of antisemitic hate crime investigations in Westchester doubled in 2024. Alarmingly, antisemitic incidents outnumber those in the next highest category of hate crimes by a ratio of 7 to 1. There's no simple solution to reducing hate and spreading tolerance, but it starts with recognizing o...

This past week, we witnessed a troubling wave of escalating behaviors — hateful, disrespectful, bullying, and even violent — that reverberated here in our own community, across the nation, and around the world. For many of us, it was deeply unsettling. Most recently, we saw pogroms in Amsterdam, racist text messages throughout the region, attacks in Brooklyn, and open threats by white supremecists at protests right here in our own county. While these incidents may seem unrelated, I see them as interconnected. They represent the worst in people. They represent things that most Americans, and I believe most people, simply would not do, and would never condone. I also believe that these events still only represent a small segment of the population. The vast majority of us want to get along. I was reminded of this sense of unity when I had the honor of celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, at the...

As Americans, we can all take pride in another peaceful and successful round of free and fair elections. Our elections embody our voices and our commitment to building a stronger future together. Here in Westchester, we know our community thrives when we listen to each other and work towards shared goals, even amidst differences. Whether the candidates you supported won or lost, let's carry forward the spirit of democracy and continue working together for the benefit of our community. For news and updates on upcoming events, please see my weekly update below. Sincerely, Judah Holstein Legislator, 10th District Veterans Day Celebration The New Rochelle Veterans Advisory Committee is hosting a Veterans Day celebration on Monday, November 11th at 4PM at the Pelham Picture House. The event will include a move about Vietnam and special guest speakers. ...

As NY baseball fans recently watched our stars make plays and errors, we're all hoping to see our political stars prevail on Election Day on Tuesday. With early voting already underway, now's the time to make sure we're informed. Voting requires knowing the details. Don't rely on TV ads or social media alone — take time to research each proposal and candidate to make choices that reflect your priorities. If you have questions on how to do the research, reach out to friends, neighbors, or others you trust to find good sources of balanced information. And remember to flip your ballot for proposals on the back. You can vote early at any of the 25 Westchester sites today until 4 p.m., and tomorrow and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Find your nearest site at Westchester Early Voting 2024 , or vote at your regular polling place on Tuesday. For more news and updates on upcoming events, please see my w...