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District 10 Update: February 13, 2025


Earlier this week, the Board of Legislators unanimously passed my Digital Deception Bill. This bipartisan law, developed with the Law Department and the DA's Office, closes gaps in existing laws by making AI-generated impersonation and non-consensual obscene deepfakes a misdemeanor. 

With all 16 of my colleagues co-sponsoring, this bill is now one step closer to becoming law. The final step is for our newly elected County Executive to sign it. Westchester is leading the way in protecting residents from AI-driven fraud and harm! And I'm speaking to state and federal officials to explore using this as a model to protect even more people. I am also working on additional AI policy for the County, as well as bills to help protect our privacy, and other important activities and legislation.

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

Sincerely,

Judah Holstein
Legislator, 10th District

Board Celebrates African-American Heritage Month

The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated African-American Heritage Month on Monday night with a ceremony lauding two exceptional honorees: Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC), a Mount Vernon-based non-profit developing the next generation of environmental leaders, advocates, and innovators in underserved communities and providing pathways to climate-related careers and Miesha Sarah Stokely, a passionate community advocate from Mount Vernon, co-owner of Cupcake Cutie Boutique, and Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to improving the quality of life, mental well-being of Black women and reducing their maternal mortality rates. Read More

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Free Help with Tax Preparation

Need help preparing your tax return? Call 211 to make an appointment for Free Tax Prep now through April 15. There are 9 locations available in Westchester. Learn More

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Trailblazers Awards Ceremony

Join us for a special Black History Month celebration and Trailblazers Awards Ceremony. This event honors Westchester County's outstanding African American citizens and will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at The Little Theater, Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave, White Plains, NY. The evening begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 6:15 p.m. To attend in person, please RSVP by Thursday, February 20. Learn More

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Westchester Diverse Abilities Job Fair

Save the date for the Westchester Diverse Abilities Job Fair on April 17, 2025, at the Westchester County Center. You can pre-register now by visiting http://rb.gy/5c0qn4. If you have any questions, job seekers may contact Jeff Zitofsky at 914-995-2956 or jmza@westchestercountyny.gov, and exhibitors can reach out to Shari Rosen Ascher at sascher@westchestercountyny.gov.

Save the date for the Westchester Diverse Abilities Job Fair on April 17, 2025

Premiere Athletics Football Camp

Premiere Athletics will be hosting a football camp, with 2 separate sessions for those in 3rd-8th grade and 9th-12th grade. They also offer training for those who do not play football. The camp will take place from March 12th-April 21st.  To register or learn more, visit premiereathletesny.com/services or call 929-288-5840.

A flyer promoting Premiere Athletes Football Camp from March 12 to April 21 in Yonkers and New Rochelle. The camp focuses on skills, footwork, strategy, and performance training for grades 3-12.

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