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It’s your county — the Golden Apple
From Yonkers to Yorktown, Peekskill to Pelham, learn about this thriving county and its history, culture, geography, and population trends. This is the perfect place to start if you are new to the area or simply want to learn more about your county and local government. Be sure to check out Westchester’s Office of Tourism and the county Parks page.
Westchester County, New York, is going and growing in all the right places
To see what Westchester County can offer your business, watch our video, Westchester Is Good for Business. As you will discover, Westchester boasts many advantages as a business location. Firms interested in locating or expanding their operations here will benefit. From the company-specific strategies offered by the Office of Economic Development to the most recent on-line gas and home heating oil prices and a listing of licensed home improvement contractors.
Being a good consumer is all about awareness
Westchester wants to make sure that consumers are aware of important alerts and scams that have been identified in Westchester County. Get tips on how to prevent becoming a victim; use our search tool to find licensed contractors, electricians, and plumbers in your area; and read about the latest consumer laws. Save money at the pump by searching for the lowest gas and oil prices and get practical tips on energy conservation whether its at home or in the office.
Find out about everything Westchester County has to offer you as an employee
Here you can find current job openings, where volunteers are needed, and all about the One Stop Employment Center. You’ll even find easier was to get to work by accessing all the information on car pooling and public transportation.
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The County provides services to keep our environment healthy and clean
Set up a tour at the recycling facility, donate your old computers and cell phones, adopt a park or volunteer to help restore our aquatic attractions. You can even help preserve Westchester’s natural beauty by suggesting open space locations. Find out about Westchester’s Treasure Hunt program, where you can give and receive used but usable items. Get tips on vital topics such as running an environmentally friendly business.
Avoid traffic and construction areas with current road conditions and traffic updates
Get the Bee-Line schedule, info on our Para-Transit services and find out what the county is doing about noise from the airport. Frustrated with your commute? Check out the Smart Commute Program or find a bike trail.
Westchester County wants to help you and your family enjoy better health
We protect and promote the health of the public as a whole and individuals through various programs and services. Some are targeted at prevention; other are designed to help people deal with illnesses, whether they be physical or mental health-related. The county government also offers a variety of social services to individuals and families in need of assistance. Our goal is to help people become self-sufficient. Toward that end, we have job-training and provide day care subsidies, among many other things.
A variety of ways to protect yourself and your family from common dangers
Information to secure your home from break-ins, protect your children on the Internet or safeguard your identity. You will also find information on Indian Point, weather emerencies and links to various law enforcement agencies.
Over 18,000 acres and more...
Planning a family vacation, romantic weekend getaway, garden tour, outdoor adventure, or an exploration of African-American heritage sites? Consider Westchester County! Groups return to Westchester again and again to enjoy our historic sites, museums, theaters and shopping destinations. We have more than 18,000 acres with parks, golf courses, an amusement park, farms, camping areas, pools and beaches, nature preserves, recreational trails and historic trails.
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