Latimer: Westchester, local governments need federal help to close budget gaps
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BRIEFING NOTES:
  • Latimer is at Peekskill City Hall with Mayor Andre Rainey for today's briefing.
  • There have been 34,175 total cases of COVID-19 in Westchester.
  • There were 69 new positive cases yesterday.
  • There are 826 active cases of COVID-19 in the county.
  • There were 2 virus-related deaths on June 11.
  • About 20% of the county has been tested for COVID-19.
  • Latimer: Croton Gorge Park will remain closed on the weekends.
  • Latimer says closing the budget gap created by the pandemic will require the help of the federal government.
  • Latimer says he is committed to improving the nature of community policing and there is a basis for common ground.