New York - Westchester County: Government

Despite the .com URL, this is the official homepage of the government of Westchester County. Since January 1, 2018, the Westchester County Executive is George Latimer (D).

Addresses, Phone numbers and Email addresses for countywide officials/offices.

Located in the Richard J. Daronco Courthouse at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. White Plains, NY 10601, the County Clerk handles many of the legal documents of Westchester County.

Information regarding the 17 members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, (each serving two year terms of office), and ongoing county business and legislation.

"The Westchester County Board of Elections is dedicated to ensuring that all eligible residents have the opportunity to register and vote in our county."

"The African American Advisory Board engaged in very deliberate and focused research of four areas affecting the quality of life of African Americans in Westchester County. These areas of focus included: economic development, education, Health and human services and housing."

"The County of Westchester Industrial Development Agency (CWIDA) offers:
.....Issuance of Tax Exempt Bonds and Notes
.....Sales Tax Exemptions on new construction expansion or renovation projects, or the acquisition of new equipment
.....Mortgage Recording Tax Exemptions on the purchase of Real Estate"

A regularly updated (but not daily) view of the legal code of Westchester County. The database includes dates that new legislation was approved, and the first day of a new law/rule's enactment. NOTE: "This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality."

Westchester County Criminal and Civil courts, are a unit of the New York State Unified Court System (9th District).

"The Family Court hears and determines most legal issues involving children and families. In New York State, Family Court Jurisdiction extends to matters involving: child custody and visitation; adoptions and guardianship; juvenile delinquency; persons in need of supervision; child neglect and abuse; monetary support for children, spouses and ex-spouses; determination of paternity; and domestic violence between family members."

"The Surrogate’s Court is established in every county to hear cases involving the affairs of decedents, including the probate of Wills, and the administration of estates and trust proceedings."

"It is the policy of the Unified Court System to encourage the resolution of civil legal disputes by methods including mediation, arbitration, neutral evaluation, in-court settlement practices and summary jury trials. ...early referral to an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

"The Westchester Regional Office serves the counties of Putnam, Rockland and Westchester."

Although most transactions can be completed online, the New York State office for Westchester County is located at: 201 S. James St. Peekskill, NY 10566.

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has 3 offices in Westchester County: Peekskill, White Plains, and Yonkers.