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District 10 Update: June 18, 2025

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Please check out my weekly update below, which includes information on the following:
  • Board Advances Water Security, Election Integrity, Public Safety
  • Board Celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month
  • 39th Annual African American Festival
  • Celebrate Grandmothers, Food & Connection
  • District 10 Events
Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter!

Sincerely,

Judah Holstein
Legislator, 10th District
Board Advances Water Security, Election Integrity, Public Safety

The Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously approved several significant measures Monday night that will strengthen our communities and ensure a safer, healthier future for all. The Board:
  • Approved a water backup system to safeguard access to clean water in emergencies
  • Advanced flood protection for Mamaroneck homes and businesses in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
  • Upgraded Yonkers' water treatment plant to eliminate odors and improve air quality 
  • Invested in new voting equipment for smoother, more secure elections
  • Launched a groundbreaking domestic violence prevention partnership with the Westchester Medical Center
To learn more and watch full meeting, click here.
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Board Celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month 2025

The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated Caribbean American Heritage Month on Monday night with a ceremony honoring two remarkable 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. Read More
Two group photos of Westchester County legislators presenting framed proclamations to honorees during a Caribbean heritage celebration.
Celebrate Culture at the 39th Annual African American Festival

Experience an afternoon of music, dance, poetry, food, and community at the African American Festival on Sunday, June 22, from noon to 6 p.m. at Kensico Dam Plaza. Now in its 39th year, this vibrant event honors African, Caribbean, and African American heritage with live performances, cultural vendors, health screenings, arts and crafts, and more. Admission and parking are free, with shuttle service available from Valhalla and North White Plains train stations starting at 1 PM. 

For details and a full schedule of upcoming cultural celebrations, click here.
Hands of diverse skin tones forming a circle around a globe made of international flags, symbolizing global unity and cultural diversity.
Celebrate Grandmothers, Food & Connection at a NONNAS Watch Party!

Join the Department of Senior Programs and Services' Livable Communities initiative and 1Community for a special NONNAS Watch Party—featuring the heartwarming Netflix film that honors the grandmothers who raised us. Enjoy Italian food, meaningful conversation, and a guided discussion on topics like intergenerational bonds and cultural storytelling. Events will be held June 23 in Mount Vernon, June 25 in Harrison, and July 8 in Eastchester. 

Seating is limited! RSVP details and contacts available here.
Cast of the film NONNAS posing in front of a storefront, with four women in aprons and one man standing behind them smiling.
DISTRICT 10 EVENTS
  • The Town of Eastchester is holding the Summer Kickoff and Fireworks at Lake Isle Country Club on Friday, June 20, starting at 8 PM.
  • Tuckahoe Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, starting at 11 AM.

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