‘Disguised’ Vapes Shaped Like School Supplies Targeted In Crackdown To Protect Westchester Kids
Westchester County is moving to ban e-cigarettes designed to look like everyday items — the latest step in a growing effort to curb youth vaping.
In an announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 22, County Executive Ken Jenkins unveiled new legislation that would prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping devices disguised as common objects such as pens, toys, drink containers, and backpacks.
"These products are disguised as smartphone cases, toys, drink containers, backpacks, and other common items," Jenkins said, adding, "While they may appear harmless, these devices are intended …
M&M's, Skittles Reportedly Resisting Push To End Artificial Food Dye Use: Here's Why
One of the nation's largest candy makers is pushing back on a years-long effort to remove artificial food dyes from its products, according to reports.
Mars, the McLean, Virginia-based company behind popular candies like M&M's, is resisting the federal government's effort to remove synthetic food colorings, The New York Times reported on Monday, July 7. This comes as more than a dozen food giants like Kraft Heinz, General Mills, PepsiCo, ConAgra, and Nestlé have agreed to eliminate the artificial dyes from their US products by the end of 2027.
Federal agencies have tried for y…
Hochul Leads '26 Governor’s Race Against GOP Challengers, But Fails To Hit 50%, Poll Shows
Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a commanding early lead over three potential Republican challengers in the 2026 New York governor’s race, fresh polling shows.
Hochul leads Rep. Elise Stefanik by 23 points, 47 to 24%, Rep. Mike Lawler by 20 points, 44 to 24%, and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman by 25 points, 44 to 19%, according to a Siena College poll released Tuesday, July 1.
However, she’s still falling short of the 50% mark in every matchup, and more than a quarter of voters remain undecided, pollsters found.
“While the early leads seem large, Hochul is not hitting the ‘magic’ 51% mark …
Westchester's First Legislature Chair, WWII Hero Herman Geist Dies At 100: 'Forever Grateful'
Westchester County is mourning the loss of local legend Herman S. Geist, a World War II hero, legal trailblazer, and the first-ever Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, who died at age 100.
Geist, an important figure in Westchester County public service, died on Saturday, June 28, according to his obituary.
Born on April 5, 1925, Geist lived an extraordinary century — a life defined, Westchester County officials say, by integrity, leadership, and a relentless commitment to community.
From the frontlines of World War II, where he served as a US Army lie…
Kings Park Legislator Stalked Outside His Long Island Home: Police
A Suffolk County legislator and retired detective was stalked outside his Northport home by a man who repeatedly showed up in a pickup truck to intimidate his family, authorities said.
Joshua Smith, 47, of Kings Park, was arrested on Indian Head Road at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, according to Suffolk County Police.
Between Sunday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 18, Smith allegedly parked a white 1989 Chevrolet pickup truck in Legislator Robert Trotta’s driveway multiple times and revved the engine, police said. Trotta reported the unsettling activity to police on Wednesday…
