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Water Main Shutdown
Mt Vernon and parts of Yonkers affected
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ShotSpotter in Mt Vernon
Gun detection system can pinpoint shots fired
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Make a Dream Come True
Donate a prom dress to a low-income teen
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2010 Cap Projects Proposal
Spano 2010 proposal would fund only essential projects or those that create jobs
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Truck, Bridge Collisions
Spano calls on Governor to support law curbing these collisions
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Halloween Safety
Tips from Westchester County
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Free Bus Days
Go shopping on three Bee-Line Shopping Stimulus Days
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Crack Down on Contractors
Third sweep of the year nets 36 more unlicensed businesses
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Solar project to save energy
Solar roof is one of 30 projects with NYPA
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Help For School Districts
Spano offers help to schools to save on non-educational costs
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County Ready for Swine Flu
Comprehensive plan in place, residents reminded to get seasonal flu shots
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Archives Recognized
Spano to receive two awards for support of county archival programs
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Gas Prices down 12 Cents
About $1.13 per gallon less than a year ago
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Get to School Safely
Free workshop on how to get children to school safely, Oct. 16
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County Aviation Unit Busy
Record number of hours in service to local municipalities
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Counter-Terrorism Team
“Hercules Team” deployed in the county for the first time
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Hurricane Readiness Time
Don't wait for a storm to strike to get ready, see video and hurricane zone finder
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Spano Housing Statement
County Exec calls on legislators to reject racism
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Foreclosure Help Available
County government-funded programs offer advice and other help
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Odell Ave Bridge Project
Yonkers Bridge is one of the first Stimulus projects in the state
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Prevent West Nile Virus
Larviciding and clean-up programs underway to control mosquitoes
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Firefighter Escape Systems
County helps departments buy bail out ropes at reduced prices
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Stimulus Dollars Mean Jobs
Employers recruited to employ low-income youth
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Inflatable Pool Safety
Warnings about the risk of drowning
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Stimulus Hits County
Yonkers construction project is first in Westchester
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Get Financially Literate
Web content, May 12 seminar part of coordinated effort to help residents make better money decisions
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15 New Jandon Scholars
Low-income students from 10 high schools receive $10,000 over four years of college from Jandon Foundation
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Spano on State of County
Says that the government is well-positioned to handle recession and help people
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Stimulus and Job Training
County Executive Spano says $7.2 million already in the pipeline for upcoming projects
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Funds for LI Sound Work
Federal stimulus funds of $55 million will create jobs, help offset costs of sewage plant upgrades
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Fighting High Gas Prices
Spano seeks AG's help in investigating "zone pricing"
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County Recycles Vans
Savings for taxpayers as county gives old vehicles to local governments and districts
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Top Consumer Complaints
Home improvement contractors top list again
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Outdated Food Investigation
Stores fined for violations
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Electric Airport Vehicles
Quieter, cleaner battery-powered vehicles to replace 25 motorized ones and save on fuel costs
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Global Warming Projects
CE Spano joins national effort to get Obama administration to fund local projects that will reduce greenhouse emissions
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Special Needs Registry
Database could be used to help residents in an emergency
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Indian Pt Emergency Plan
New booklet provides step-by-step information to protect residents
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Fines for Expired Products
County Consumer Dept. issues $85,000 in fines after second supermarket inspection
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Recycling Days Expand
Medications and plastic bags will also be accepted
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Do Your Part -- Recycle
County steps up enforcement of mandatory recycling law; Clear bags not required at this time
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Wal-Mart Fined
Retailer fined $27,500 for violating unit-pricing law at Mohegan Lake store
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E-Z Way to Travel at Airport
Security "fast pass" program comes to the Westchester County Airport
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Credit Card Perils
Spano renews effort to get word out to students; separately calls on Congress to overhaul credit practices
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Milk Prices May Be Too High
Consumer Department survey finds many stores selling above state allowable threshold
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Indian Point Siren Test
Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 10:30 a.m.
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General Elections
Results Tuesday, Nov. 3
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County Shared Services
Governments, school districts and other districts can save money when they share services. The overall goal is to save taxpayer dollars. Shared programs range from purchasing, printing, IT, public works, emergency services, among others.


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