District 10 Update: April 4, 2025

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of Leewood Park, and what a beautiful new space it is for our community. With its incredible mix of green space, sports facilities, and a vibrant playground, it's already a gem for Eastchester. Congratulations to the Town of Eastchester on this outstanding achievement, made possible with support from SPORTIME and a New York State grant, thanks to Senator Shelley Mayer. It's always inspiring to see community leaders, regardless of party lines, come together to support projects that bring people together and enhance our quality of life. That same spirit of collaboration was on display when I partnered with my colleague James Nolan to secure $17,000 in funding to support training efforts for Eastchester's Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Delivering a check to these everyday superheroes was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we focus on shared values and meaningful outcomes. As I always say, when we focus on core values, we can accomplish meaningful results. I remain hopeful that we'll see that same spirit of cooperation return at the federal level. It may be hard to remember, but it was just a few short years ago that bipartisan collaboration led to major legislation in Washington. We've done it before, and I believe we can do it again. For more news and updates on upcoming events, please see my weekly update below. Sincerely, Judah Holstein Legislator, 10th District Speak Out Now: Con Edison Rate Hikes Under Review – Your Voice Matters! The Westchester County Board of Legislators is defending residents against Con Edison's proposed double-digit rate hikes by becoming a party to the major rate case in New York State with County Executive Ken Jenkins, ensuring the people of Westchester will have a voice during the proceedings. The NYS Public Service Commission is now accepting public comments on Con Edison's proposals. Your input is critical before any final decisions are made. To make your voice heard: Speak at a Virtual Public Hearing: ​Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM Must register by Monday, April 7th Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM Must register by Tuesday, April 8th Register at dps.ny.gov/calendar or call: 1-800-342-3330 Submit written comments by November 21, 2025: Online: Visit dps.ny.gov and search case "25-E-0072" or "25-G-0073"  Mail: Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350 Phone: 1-800-335-2120 Special accommodations available: Call 1-518-473-9463 Your voice matters! Influence decisions affecting your utility bills. April is Autism Acceptance Month In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, learn about Project Lifesaver, a program offering locator devices for children and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities whose families are seeking an extra layer of security. Find related programs, resources, and support services offered by the Department of Community Mental Health here. New County Parks App Westchester County Parks' new free app streamlines your park experience with interactive features to explore parks, get real-time facility updates, register for programs, schedule tee-times and more—all in one easy-to-use platform. Available on iPhone and Android Westchester County Bee-Line System to Transition to Tap-and-Go Fare Payment System The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will end MetroCard sales on Dec. 31, 2025, as the tap-and-go OMNY payment system becomes the primary fare method. Westchester County's Bee-Line Bus System will also adopt OMNY, with details coming soon. MetroCards will still be accepted into early 2026 during the transition. Cash payments will continue to be accepted on the Bee-Line. Learn More Westchester County Parks' Hole-In-One Junior Golf Camp Returns Hole-in-One Junior Golf Camp returns to Westchester County Parks' six golf courses this summer for children ages 7 to 17. Junior Golf Camp locations are Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake in Yonkers, Hudson Hills in Ossining, Maple Moor in White Plains, Mohansic in Yorktown Heights and Saxon Woods in Scarsdale. Camp will be held Monday through Thursday, from Monday July 7 through Thursday, Aug. 14. Learn More Registration opens Monday, April 7 at noon. Join Us for the Next Board of Legislators' Meeting Please join us on Monday, April 7th, before our regular board meeting, as we celebrate the 100th birthday of Herman Geist, the first-ever County Board of Legislators Chairman and an extraordinary lifelong public servant. We invite you to celebrate his significant contributions virtually or in person. At the regular board meeting, two public hearings will be held on: A proposed ACT to modify the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District by the addition of one parcel of property located in the Town of Yorktown. More Info A proposed Local Law amending Laws of Westchester County by adding a new Article IV to Chapter 233, 'Board of Acquisition and Contract', regarding requirements for lowest responsible bidding on County public work projects. More Info Learn how to watch or speak here.