Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Westchester County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment
2026 Agricultural District Inclusion
Six farms totaling 132 acres in North Salem, Bedford and Lewisboro are being added to the state-certified agricultural district, which protects farmers from unreasonable local restrictions on their operations. One applicant was turned down after a site visit found poor environmental practices. Applications for next year are open now, with a March deadline.
Playland Parking Lot Drainage and Historic Restoration
Lawmakers approved an additional $14 million, bringing total funding to $21 million, to fix parking lot drainage and restore a historic bus canopy structure at Playland.
Greenburgh and Yonkers Flood Mitigation
A massive $18 million-plus flood mitigation package was approved, funding intermunicipal agreements, bond acts, and stormwater plan amendments across Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Hastings-on-Hudson, and Peekskill.