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District 10 Update: June 13, 2025

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Wishing a very Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father figures in our community!

Please check out my weekly update below, which includes information on the following:
  • Strengthening Safeguards for Westchester Consumers and Small Businesses
  • Upcoming Board of Legislators Meeting and Caribbean American Heritage Month Celebration
  • Con Edison Public Input Session - June 17
  • Explore Clean Energy Careers - June 18
  • Blood Donors Urgently Needed
  • Weekend Fun Awaits at Westchester County Parks
  • District 10 Updates
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter!

Sincerely,
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Judah Holstein
Legislator, 10th District
Strengthening Safeguards for
Westchester Consumers and Small Businesses

This Tuesday, County Executive Ken Jenkins signed our unanimously passed Consumer Protection Code update into law. This bipartisan legislation modernizes 50-year-old protections to combat today's sophisticated scams, including AI-powered fraud, deed theft, and subscription traps. The new law expands prohibited practices beyond "deceptive" conduct to include "unfair" and "abusive" business practices, increases penalties up to $15,000 per violation, and empowers inspectors with enhanced investigation tools to better protect residents and recover losses from fraudulent businesses.
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and Legislators, standing together indoors in front of American and New York flags.
Join Us for the Next Board of Legislators' Meeting 
 
Please join us on Monday, June 16, 2025 before our regular board meeting for our annual celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month, streaming live from the BOL Chamber at 7 PM.  We are proud to honor two outstanding individuals, Horace E. Anderson Jr., Dean of Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law, and Annmarie Smith, longtime Yonkers public education advocate and community leader.

At the regular board meeting, two public hearings will be held to consider:
  1. The addition of three parcels of county farmland (approximately 23 additional acres) to Westchester's Agricultural District, bringing the total new farmland to be protected to roughly 78 acres. More Info
  2. A local law to extend the lease for Westchester County's Veterans Affairs Office at 10 County Center Road through December 31, 2029, with annual rent increases of 3% starting in 2026. More Info
Learn how to watch or speak here.
Flyer for Westchester County Board of Legislators' Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration on June 16, 2025, featuring photos of Horace E. Anderson Jr. and Annmarie Smith.
Con Edison Public Input Session
 
Flyer with a close-up image of a microphone and the Westchester County seal. Text reads: "Speak out about Con Ed rate hikes. Tues, June 17th, 2025 at 7 PM. Saunders Trades and Technical High School."The Westchester County Board of Legislators its hosting its third "Public Input Session" on Tuesday, June 17, at 7 PM at the Saunders Trades & Technical High School, 183 Palmer Rd, Yonkers, NY 10701.

The Board is holding community forums across the County to give residents a platform to share concerns about Con Edison's proposed rate increases. If accepted, average residential electricity bills would soar by 11.4% and gas bills by 13.3% by 2026.

For more information, including how to participate, visit our website HERE.
Explore Clean Energy Careers
 
Join Westchester County's Office of Economic Development and Sustainable Westchester for the Clean Energy Career Fair on Wednesday, June 18 from 2 - 6 PM at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Meet clean energy employers, connect with educational institutions, and discover job opportunities in this growing field. Free event with Spanish translators, refreshments, and family-friendly activities. Bring your resume! Register Here
Flyer for Westchester County Clean Energy Job and Resources Fair, happening June 18, 2025, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY.
Emergency Blood Shortage: Donors Urgently Needed
 
The New York Blood Center has issued an emergency plea as critical blood types fall to dangerously low levels, less than a 1 to 2-day supply across the region.

Spring and summer bring increased accidents, emergency room visits, and transfusion needs. At the same time, donations drop due to travel, school breaks, and holidays—creating a perfect storm for shortages.

Only 2–3% of New Yorkers donate blood, yet at least 4% is needed to reliably meet patient needs. This shortfall puts lives at risk—from trauma and surgery patients to those battling cancer or facing life-threatening complications.

Donate blood, platelets, or plasma today. Make an appointment and check eligibility: https://bit.ly/45ifZBJ
Red box with text stating Blood Emergency, Donors Needed - Schedule Now
Weekend Fun Awaits at Westchester County Parks
 
From yoga in the gardens and hands-on animal care to beach openings, a music festival, and even live boxing—there's something for everyone this weekend across Westchester's parks! Explore special events like the Hudson River Music Festival, Morning Grooming at Muscoot Farm, and Bicycle Sunday on the Bronx River Parkway. Learn More
A white outline of a bicycle with motion blur on an orange background.
DISTRICT 10 UPDATES
  • New Rochelle Youth can join the Ecology and Natural Resources Advisory Committee. Applications due June 18. Learn More
announcement for a youth board position in New Rochelle. The image shows that New Rochelle is seeking youth under 20 to apply for an Auxiliary Youth Board Member position on the Ecology and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (ENRAC).
  • The Lincoln Park Conservancy presents their Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 19 at Glen Island Park.
    Flyer for TLPC's 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from noon to 6 PM at Glen Island Park, New Rochelle, NY. Theme: "Restoring Our History." Free admission, $5 parking. Activities include African Marketplace, performances, kids fun zone, and food trucks. Includes photos of families, performances, and community gathering. Logos of sponsors at the bottom.
  • Town of Eastchester Summer Kick-Off & Fireworks at Lake Isle on Friday, June 20.
Flyer for the Town of Eastchester Summer Kickoff & Fireworks event on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Lake Isle Country Club. Parking opens at 8 PM. DJ dance party and food trucks begin at 8 PM. Fireworks start at 9:30 PM. Rain date is Saturday, June 21. Includes Town of Eastchester and Lake Isle Country Club logos, with colorful fireworks in the background.
  • Join the Tuckahoe Juneteenth Freedom Walk and Celebration on Saturday, June 21.

    Flyer for the 5th Annual Tuckahoe Juneteenth Freedom Walk & Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Events start at 11 AM at Shiloh Baptist Church and continue at Main Street Park, Tuckahoe, NY. Honorees include Dawn Banks, Emma Palmer, Hazel

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