District 10 Update: August 7, 2025

Please take a moment to submit your comments to the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) and ask them to reject Con Edison's proposed electric and gas rate increases. Share how these hikes would affect you and your family. Submit your comments using the links below: Electric rate case – Case 25-E-0072 Gas rate case – Case 25-G-0073 The Westchester County Board of Legislators continues to hear from residents about the impact of Con Edison's repeated and aggressive rate hikes. Last week, the Board held a public session in Rye Brook to hear directly from the community, and next week we will announce our next hearing in Mount Kisco. While we are committed to raising these concerns locally, the final decision rests with the PSC. So far, just over 6,000 comments have been submitted on the electric case and about 4,500 on the gas case. Most appear to come from New York City. Westchester residents need to make sure our voices are heard too, especially with the risk that we could end up subsidizing New York City's energy costs. We will continue doing our part here in Westchester. But the most direct way to influence this decision is to speak up now, and make sure the PSC hears from you. Please check out my weekly update below, which includes information on the following: District 10 Events & Opportunities Board Approves $158.8M WCC Budget and Joins NYSEG Rate Case Weekend Fun in Westchester Parks 49th Annual Jewish Music & Arts Festival Playland Honors Veterans Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter! Sincerely, Judah Holstein Legislator, 10th District District 10 Events & Opportunities   Tuckahoe – Free outdoor movie: Wicked at Main Street Park on Friday, August 8, at 8:20 PM. See details here.     Eastchester – Garth Road Concert featuring First Class Band (pop music) on Wednesday, August 13, at 7:30 PM on the basketball courts.     New Rochelle – Summer Sizzle continues Saturday, August 9, with School of Rock student performances at Ruby Dee Park, 1 Library Plaza. View full schedule here.     New Rochelle – Current city job openings available here.   Board Approves $158.8M WCC Budget and Joins NYSEG Rate Case On Monday, August 4, the Westchester County Board of Legislators approved a significant investment in higher education, adopting the SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) 2025–2026 budget, which includes $158.8 million in total funding—a more than 10% increase over the prior year—to strengthen student services, academic programs, and campus facilities. Read More The Board also voted unanimously to allow the County to join the fight against NYSEG's proposed rate hikes, which would raise residential utility bills by an average of 23.7% for electricity and 33.5% for gas starting in May 2026. Read More   Weekend Fun in Westchester Parks   Looking for something to do this weekend? Westchester County parks host events for all ages! Saturday's offerings include seasonal Tastings in the Field at Hilltop Hanover Farm, DJ Day at Tibbetts Brook Park, ecotherapy walks at Lasdon Park, and more. On Sunday, browse the farmers market or get up close with the animals at Muscoot Farm; at Lasdon Park, join gardening workshops and explore the Veterans Museum with a guided tour. Learn More   49th Annual Jewish Music & Arts Festival   Celebrate culture, music, and community at the 49th Annual Jewish Music & Arts Festival on Sunday, August 17, from 12–6 PM at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. Enjoy performances by TLV Band, the Levins, Westchester Klezmer Reshtl, and more, plus Israeli dancing, a puppet show for kids, over 40 vendors, and delicious kosher food. Admission and parking are free. Pre-registration is suggested. Learn More Playland Honors Veterans   Veterans Appreciation Day will be held Sunday, August 31, at Playland, starting at 10 AM with a special ceremony at 12:30 PM. Westchester County veterans can request up to six ride bracelets and one parking pass by Friday, August 29 at 5 PM. Get full details and request tickets here.