District 10 Update: March 13, 2025

Dear Friends and Neighbors,  Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins signed legislation that solidifies the County's commitment to challenging Con Edison's proposed utility rate increases. This action follows a unanimous, bipartisan vote by the Westchester County Board of Legislators to join the major rate case in New York State.  I join with my colleagues to take a stand against Con Edison's unfair rate hikes by challenging these excessive increases because our residents shouldn't have to foot the bill for a company already making record profits. I've heard from so many of you, families, seniors, and business owners, who are outraged by these skyrocketing costs. You deserve better. ConEd's rates are already substantially higher than those charged by other New York suppliers such as National Grid, and yet they continue to push for increases while raking in billions. While this lawsuit is an attempt to stop a rate hike, what we really need to see is real rate reductions. If you are seeing abnormally high bills and you are subscribed to a third party vendor, you should compare their rates and determine if you want to change your provider. For example, if you have Sustainable Westchester, you can change your supplier here. Westchester is making it clear that we won't stand by while our communities are overburdened with unjustified costs. I'll keep fighting to hold ConEd accountable and push for the lower rates that our residents deserve. Stay tuned for updates as we continue this fight and find out below how you can get involved in this effort. Sincerely, Judah Holstein Legislator, 10th District Con Edison Proposed Rate Increases: Your Voice Matters The NYS Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) is reviewing Con Edison's proposed price hikes, which, if approved, will increase residential customers' bills by an average of 11.4% for electricity and 13.3% for gas by 2026. The NYPSC is now accepting public comments. Your input about these proposed electric and gas delivery price hikes is critical and will be considered by the NYPSC before making any final decisions. You can ensure your voice is heard via virtual public hearings on Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9 at 1:00 and 5:30 p.m. on both dates. Those who want to speak at a hearing must register by April 7 (for April 8 hearings) or April 8 (for April 9 hearings) by visiting https://dps.ny.gov/calendar or calling 1-800-342-3330. Anyone unable to attend the hearings can submit written comments on the matter between now and November 21, 2025 by visiting www.dps.ny.gov, searching for case "25-E-0072" or "25-G-0073" and clicking "Post Comments". You can also send comments through the mail to Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350 or over the phone by calling the Opinion Line at 1-800-335-2120. Special accommodations are available for persons with disabilities or language barriers by calling 1-518-473-9463. Make your voice heard! BOL Celebrates Irish-American Heritage Month The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated Irish-American Heritage Month on Monday night with a special ceremony honoring two exceptional community leaders: Declan Farrell, community advocate, Co-Chair of the White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, and owner of Dunne's Pub Frank O'Keefe, a 45-year resident of Westchester County dedicated to serving the Irish-American community through various organizations. We also extend our gratitude to Mr. Padraig Allen and The Honorable Dennis Power for their beautiful renditions of the Irish and American National Anthems. Thank you to our honorees, their families, and all who joined us to make this evening unforgettable! Read More Westchester County Parks to Hold Seasonal Job Fair Learn about, apply to and interview for seasonal jobs at our parks, Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our job fair at the Westchester County Center! Attendees can apply on the spot to the numerous positions in the Westchester County Parks Department including Nature Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, and Recreation Attendants. Locations span the entire Westchester County Parks system at our 50+ facilities. Job descriptions are available here. The Westchester County Center is located at 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606. Parking will be free for those attending the job fair. The job fair will be held in the Little Theater. Questions? email: PRC-SeasonalJobs@westchestercountyny.gov Nonprofit Westchester presents Strengthening Westchester's Health & Economy: New Data Revealed Nonprofits power Westchester's economy and well-being—but challenges persist. Join Nonprofit Westchester on Thursday, March 20th to get exclusive new data on nonprofits' impact, challenges, and solutions. Learn More Important Changes to New York's CDPAP Program: Transition to Public Partnership, LLC (PPL) The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a New York State Medicaid program that allows eligible Medicaid members to choose and hire their own caregivers, including friends or family members. While CDPAP eligibility and services remain unchanged, New York State is transitioning to a new financial intermediary. If you are a CDPAP recipient or caregiver, you must transition to Public Partnership, LLC (PPL) by March 28, 2025 to continue receiving services. Making the switch is simple and can be done in one of the following ways: By phone: Call the customer support center at 1-833-247-5346 Online: Visit https://pplfirst.com/CDPAP Through community partners: Westchester-based CDPAP Facilitators, including Community Care Home Health Services, Community Home Health Care, BestCare, Concepts of Independence, and People Care, can assist with the transition. For more information, visit the Westchester County Department of Social Services CDPAP transition webpage or the New York State Department of Health CDPAP website. You can also contact Marcia Forrester, Adult Protective Services Manager at Westchester County DSS, at 914-995-5411 for assistance. Spring Teen Zone Eastchester Recreation will be hosting a variety of activities in April and May. Registration opens Tuesday, March 18th at 9am here. Guest Bartending Fundraiser The Eastchester Tuckahoe Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund will be hosting a guest bartending event at Broken Bro Brewery on Thursday, March 20th. 10% of the sales from this event will go directly to the scholarship fund! Learn More