District 10 Update: October 24, 2025

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 community for generations. I attended a program there as a child when it was the YM-YWHA, my daughter now participates in a program as a young adult, and my niece took gymnastics there during her elementary school years. It is inspiring to see how the JCC continues to enrich lives, decade after decade. As they prepare to celebrate their 70th anniversary, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the staff, leadership, and volunteers who make the JCC such a welcoming and vibrant place. Here's to 70 years of impact — and many more to come. Normally we say, "to 120," but in this case, I hope they continue their good work for many generations to come. Earlier this week, the Board of Legislators met with all county departments to review the 2026 Capital Budget. I was pleased to see several important allocations for District 10, including funding for work on the Bronx River Parkway, the Lake Isle Dam, which must be addressed to help advance broader flooding solutions, and flood mitigation projects across New Rochelle, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe. The budget also features important infrastructure upgrades throughout the county, including significant technology improvements as systems reach the end of life for Windows 10, ensuring county operations remain secure, efficient, and future-ready. These investments are vital to keeping our communities safe, resilient, and prepared for the future. Read more about the budget process, as well as other news and upcoming events, in my weekly update below. This week's highlights include: District 10 Event Important Changes to SNAP Benefits Starting November 1 Westchester County Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Negotiations Begin Early Voting Information for Nov. 4 General Election Westchester County Extends Hours at County Center to Help Bee-Line Riders Refill MetroCards Interest-Free Loans for Federal Employees Impacted by Government Shutdown Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter! Sincerely, Judah Holstein Legislator, 10th District District 10 Event Final Creepy Reminder Don't forget to bring the whole family to Tuckahoe's Creepy Candy Crawl on Saturday, 10/25, from 3:00 to 4:30, along Main St. Wear a costume and enjoy the free candy! PROTECT YOUR SNAP! New Federal Work Requirements and Eligibility Rules Start November 1, 2025 Failure to comply may result in loss of benefits. What's Changing: Federal work requirements for adults ages 18-64 without dependent children under 14. Who's Affected: Those considered Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependent Children (ABAWD): Ages 18-64 Dependents ages: 14 and older Able to work What You Must Do: To receive SNAP benefits beyond 3 months in a 3-year period, you must: Work at least 80 hours per month, OR Participate in a qualified training program Questions About Your Eligibility? Contact the Department of Social Services Case Management Information Center NOW:  Call: (914) 995-3333 Visit: Your local district office Find: Detailed work information & ABAWD exemptions: here DEADLINE: November 1, 2025 Westchester County Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Negotiations Begin On October 15, the Board of Legislators received the 2026 Capital Budget for review and consideration from the County Executive. This budget outlines planned investments in housing, infrastructure, transportation, and environmental sustainability.  The Board has launched a series of committee meetings to review the capital budget. These meetings are live-streamed at westchestercountyny.legistar.com. At the meetings, representatives from County departments and offices take questions from the Budget & Appropriations Committee.  When the Board receives the 2026 Operating and Special Districts Budgets in early November, we will host two public input sessions followed by a statutory public hearing in the Board of Legislators Chamber in White Plains. Community members are invited to attend and share their feedback at any of these sessions. Remote participation will also be available via Webex for the White Plains hearing. Public Input Sessions: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM Peekskill City School District Ford Administration Building Auditorium, 1031 Elm Street, Peekskill, NY 10566   Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM Daronco Town House, 20 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803 Public Hearing: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7 PM Board of Legislators Chamber, 148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601 Information regarding the FY2026 budget deliberations can be viewed on the Budget Dashboard section of the BOL website. The dashboard will include participation instructions, the budget meeting schedule, and links to the proposed operating, capital, and special districts budgets. Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025   Early voting will take place over a nine (9) day period, from Saturday, October 25, through Sunday, November 2. During this time, registered voters can cast their ballots at any of the County's 25 Early Voting locations. See the table below for days, hours, and addresses. Early Voting Days and Hours:   DATE TIME Saturday, October 25, 2025 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 2025 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2025 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2025 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2025 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2025 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2025 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2025 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Westchester County Early Voting Centers (Subject to Change):   LOCATION ADDRESS Croton Municipal Building 1 Van Wyck Street, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 Eastchester Public Library 11 Oakridge Place, Eastchester, NY 10709 Greenburgh Town Hall 177 Hillside Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607 Hastings-on-Hudson  Public Library 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 St. Gregory The Great Church 215 Halstead Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528 Mamaroneck Town Center 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Mt. Kisco Public Library 100 E. Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 Mt. Pleasant Community Center 125 Lozza Drive, Valhalla, NY 10595 Joseph G. Caputo Community Center 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562 Pound Ridge Town House 179 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge, NY 10576 Rye Brook Firehouse 940 King Street, Rye Brook, NY 10573 Somers Town House 335 Route 202, Somers, NY 10589 Jefferson Village Annex 3500 Hill Boulevard, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Yorktown Cultural Center 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Doles Center 250 S. 6th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 Mt. Vernon City Hall 1 Roosevelt Square, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550 New Rochelle City Hall Annex 90 Beaufort Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801 New Rochelle United Methodist Church 1200 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804 Peekskill Lincoln Depot Museum 10 S. Water Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 Peekskill Neighborhood Center 4 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566 Resurrection Early Childhood Education Center 88 Milton Road, Rye, NY 10580 White Plains Public Library* 100 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601 Grinton I. Will Library 1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710 Nodine Hill Community Center 140 Fillmore Street, Yonkers, NY 10701 Riverfront Library One Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701 *New early voting location; moved from 25 Quarropas St.  For more information, including confirming your early voting center location, visit citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com or contact the Westchester County Board of Elections at (914) 995-5700. Westchester County Extends Hours at County Center to Help Bee-Line Riders Refill MetroCards   The County is extending hours at County Center to assist those who wish to refill Metrocards. The office will remain open until 6:00 pm Tuesdays thru Thursdays, and select Saturday hours will be set from 10 AM to 2 PM through December. The Metrocard program will eventually end, and be replaced by the OMNY program in the new year.  For more information, see transportation.westchestergov.com/omny. Interest-Free Loans for Federal Employees Impacted by Government Shutdown   Federal workers are being hit hard by the government shutdown, with many missing paychecks and struggling to cover basic expenses. Hebrew Free Loan Society (HFLS) is offering support through its Federal Employee Loan Program, providing interest-free loans of up to $7,500 to help bridge the gap until pay resumes. Repayments will begin four weeks after the government reopens. Apply Here