Check Your Bill: What To Do If You Are Charged Sales Tax On Home Energy In Westchester
Those who live in Westchester County should check their heating bills to make sure they are not being charged for sales tax, county officials said.
That's because sales tax collection on home energy costs in Westchester County has been suspended through the months of December, January, and February, according to County Executive George Latimer, who is urging residents to make sure this is reflected on their heating bills.
The suspension, which will last until Tuesday, Feb. 28, covers home heating oil, propane, natural gas, electric, coal, and wood for residential heati…
Storm Could Cause Power Outages, Flooding, Icy Roads In Westchester: Here's How To Prepare
Westchester County officials are urging residents to prepare for a powerful storm that could cause power outages, flooding, fallen trees, and icy roads right before the holiday weekend.
Earlier Report - Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming
The storm, which will begin Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22, and last through Friday evening, Dec. 23, will likely bring between 2 to 3 inches of rainfall and heavy gusts of wind. Temperatures on Friday evening are also predicted to drop to below-freezing, according to the National Weather Service.&nb…
New Westchester County Budget Cuts Property Tax Levy By $6M
The new 2023 Westchester County budget will bring some relief to checkbooks, as it cuts the county's property tax levy by $6 million, county officials said.
The new budget, unanimously passed by the Board of Legislators and signed by County Executive George Latimer on Monday, Dec. 12, totals $2.365 billion and includes Latimer's fourth property tax cut in a row, according to county officials.
In addition to tax cuts, the budget also funds the county's Department of Corrections, Public Safety, Probation and Emergency Services at the "highest level" in the county's history, county…
