County Legislator Judah Holstein

Last week, I had the privilege of joining several government colleagues on a trip to Israel and the West Bank sponsored by the Westchester Jewish Council. We learned so much about the government, the history, the current reality on the ground, and the grassroots groups who are committed to and actively working toward peace in the region for both Israelis and Palestinians. We also saw some of the progressive initiatives shaping the country's future. I posted some highlights  and hope to share more details soon, but I returned to our deep dive into the budget for next year, and that work takes priority.     Please check out my weekly update below, which includes information on the following: District 10 Events FY2026 Budget Review Westchester Watch: Legislative Highlights Board Celebrates Albanian American Heritage Month Holiday Gift Drive Now Underway Need Help Understanding Winter Utility Bills? Call for 2026 ArtsWestchester Arts Aw...

Dear Friends and Neighbors,  Please check out my weekly update below, which includes information on the following: District 10 Events Honoring Our Veterans Community Assets Series: Suicide Prevention & 988 Crisis Lifeline Upcoming Board of Legislators Meeting + Albanian American Heritage Month Celebration 4th Birth Equity & Respectful Care Town Hall Weekend Fun in Westchester Parks FY2026 Budget Review Underway Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter! Sincerely, Judah Holstein Legislator, 10th District DISTRICT 10 EVENTS If you are suffering from food instability, or know people who are, please take note of resources available to help, particularly Access to Food | New Rochelle, NY , and ECAP , for Eastchester/Tuckahoe residents. Please also remember the Westche...

Dear Friends and Neighbors,  Much of the focus this week has been on funding concerns, especially at the federal level. At the NonProfit Westchester Legislators Breakfast, my colleagues and I heard clear concern from the nonprofit community. Westchester relies on these partners to deliver vital services, and as public funding becomes uncertain, If you can, I encourage you to support local nonprofits whose mission aligns with your priorities. If you need help finding one, visit NonProfit Westchester for a list of their members . I also stood with elected officials to call attention to another critical funding issue: the USDA's refusal to release contingency funds for SNAP. With grocery costs soaring and unemployment rising, this is not the time to withhold food from families in need. Those contingency funds exist for emergencies, and there is precedent to preserve SNAP , just as there is precedent to...

Dear Friends and Neighbors,  This past weekend, I had the honor of marching in the Eastchester Columbus Day Parade, where this year's honorees included our own DA Susan Cacace and my former Eastchester Board of Education colleague Jackie DiMarco and her family. It was wonderful to see so many families, friends, and neighbors coming together to celebrate our shared pride in Eastchester. After the parade, I had the privilege of visiting the JCC Mid-Westchester to present a $29,000 Community Based Organization (CBO) funding check in support of their aquatics programs for children with special needs. The JCC is one of Westchester's greatest assets, offering programs for people of all faiths and backgrounds — children, families, and seniors alike. I am proud to support them with all my Board colleagues, especially Legislator Ben Boykin, who co-sponsored the funding.   The JCC has served our c...