Anthony Finateri

The discussion centered on the modernization of the Westchester County Airport (HPN) terminal. Key points emphasized that the project is a modernization effort, not an expansion, meaning capacity limits (240 passengers per half hour) and the operational footprint will remain unchanged. The goal is to improve passenger flow, functionality, seating, restroom availability, and the overall customer experience to meet modern standards, ensuring the terminal reflects the quality of Westchester County. H&TB was selected through a rigorous national procurement process to lead the design and planning, with a focus on sustainability and improving the experience for travelers, families, and business commuters. Various county and legislative officials, along with the Airport Advisory Board Chairman, provided support for the initiative.

This event was held to honor outstanding black citizens from across the county for their professional accomplishments and positive impact, as part of the annual Black History Month celebration. Key discussions centered on recognizing the 2026 Trailblazers: Ronald Rosado Abad, who received the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award for Civic Engagement due to his dedication to housing stability and support services through Community Housing Innovations (CHI), and Lorraine Hanssbury, who was posthumously honored with the Ruby D Award for the Arts. The County Executive and the Chairman of the Board of Legislators delivered remarks emphasizing the importance of celebrating black history throughout the year and continuing the work of preserving this legacy. A significant announcement was the official launch of the newest revised African-American Heritage Trail brochure, which includes newly added sites reflecting local African-American history, struggles, and achievements.

The meeting commenced with discussions and a roll call regarding the preferred start time (8:30 AM versus 9:00 AM) for future meetings, ultimately settling on 8:30 AM. Key discussions centered on corrections and edits to the draft minutes, including clarifications regarding contract scope changes for the North Castle 100 Business Park project and statements concerning traffic calming devices in Dobbs Ferry. The board ratified actions taken by staff between July 16th and August 15th, noting one member's recusal from the Sleepy Hollow old GM site development due to prior consulting work, and expressing concerns regarding the historic character maintenance and potential tenant displacement for the 106 North Division in Peekskill project. A major agenda item was the referral of interest for the North 60 project in Mount Pleasant, which involves a DEIS for a zoning amendment to create an OB5 MP district for a three million square foot biotech mixed-use development. The developer proposes underground parking, green space preservation, and integrating amenities such as retail, a hotel, and a children's science center. Furthermore, updates were provided on Westchester County's current Census self-response rate compared to the previous cycle, and the deadline shift to September 30th. The chairman also noted the distribution of correspondence to Con Edison regarding tree trimming near power lines.

The meeting, called to order on December 10, 2020, included the reading of the role and acknowledgement of the receipt of the secret review prepared by the planning department and the minutes from the previous week's meeting. A motion was passed to add agenda item 49, which concerned seeking authority for the county of Westchester to enter into five agreements with listed contractors. These agreements were for operating remote learning programs for school-aged children of essential workers from November 1, 2020, through December 30, 2020, for an amount not to exceed $368,324. Following discussion, agenda items 1 through 49 were approved. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

The weekly update, delayed due to national news, covered several key county initiatives. The primary focus included the launch of a new mobile application for the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, which allows residents and visitors to receive emergency notifications, traffic alerts, and connect with officers. This initiative resulted from the Police Reform and Reimagining Committee. The update also detailed a new program, the 2022 Business First Grant Program, targeted at providing financial assistance to religious institutions economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, updates were provided on the municipal partners program, featuring the Mayor of Mount Kisco, Gina Piconich. This involved discussing the county police providing day-to-day enforcement services to Mount Kisco and the trial implementation of a Community Resource Officer in the village. Finally, an initiative regarding a cellular master plan program for northern Westchester, managed in partnership with multiple communities to improve infrastructure and service gaps, was discussed.