District 10 Update: November 14, 2025

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 Westchester Dept. of Social Services if you have questions about SNAP or other services.   November 22: New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade. Event starts at 10 am running along North Ave between Eastchester Rd and Bonnefoy Pl. Enjoy a $5 fundraiser Pancake Breakfast first, at New Rochelle HS cafeteria, starting at 8:30 am. The Village of Tuckahoe Toy Drive has begun. Please drop off new, unwrapped toys at DPW, 15 Marbledale Rd., in Tuckahoe. Honoring Our Veterans As we reflect on Veterans Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have served and continue to serve our nation. Last Friday, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, Veterans Service Agency Director Joshua Gaccione, County Legislators, and local officials gathered with veterans at Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial to pay tribute to their service and ongoing contributions to our communities. Read More   Community Assets Series: Suicide Prevention & 988 Crisis Lifeline Join Nonprofit Westchester and the Westchester County Association on Monday, November 17 for the launch of a free, virtual, three-part community education series on mental health and suicide prevention services in Westchester. Learn how nonprofits, businesses, families, and individuals can access and share mental health resources across the County.  Nov. 17 – Suicide Prevention & 988 Crisis Lifeline  Dec. 1 – Cultural Competency in Mental Health: Supporting Hispanic & Asian Communities Dec. 8 – Mental Health First Aid—The CPR for Mental Health Register today! Open to all.     Join Us for the Next Board of Legislators Meeting— Monday, November 17   Please join us on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7 PM for our annual Albanian American Heritage Month celebration, just before the regular Board meeting. The event will be streamed live from the Board of Legislators Chamber. We will celebrate the achievements of two exceptional honorees: Edi Dedi, Owner of Zuppa Restaurant & Lounge and educator in Yonkers who builds community one meal at a time, and Jacqueline Kapaj-Vieira, Founder and Executive Director of the Albanian American Educators Association who champions lifelong learning and cultural pride. During the regular meeting, one public hearing will be held to consider a proposed Local Law that updates Westchester County's liability reserve fund rules to match New York State law. The new rules will allow the County to pay for additional types of expenses, such as insurance deductibles and property damage costs. Learn how to watch or speak here.       4th Birth Equity & Respectful Care Town Hall   Join Westchester County leaders for the Birth Equity & Respectful Care Improvement Project: Pushing the Needle Forward Town Hall IV on Thursday, November 20 from 2–5 PM at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Learn about new initiatives, data insights, local perinatal wellness resources, and opportunities to collaborate with community partners. Presented by the Board of Legislators' Sub-Committee on Health, the Department of Health, the Office for Women, and the Women's Advisory Board. Register for Free and Learn More   Weekend Fun in Westchester Parks On Saturday, learn camping skills at Cranberry Lake Preserve, watch Naturalists at Work at Marshlands Conservancy, or observe winter ducks migrating at Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary. Volunteer to decorate Lasdon Public Gardens and Veterans Memorial for the holidays, craft with fall foliage at Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, or enjoy a history walk at Lenoir Preserve. On Sunday, relax with yoga at Lasdon Public Gardens, join Project Feeder Watch at Croton Point Park Nature Center, help plant garlic at Hilltop Hanover Farm, or browse the final Muscoot Farmers Market of the season. Learn More FY2026 Budget Review Underway The Board of Legislators has begun its review of the proposed FY2026 Operating Budget. Visit the Budget Dashboard webpage for details on upcoming public forums, the full budget review schedule, and related materials.