Westchester Power and Community Choice Aggregation
By Ron Matten

Ron Matten

YONKERS, NY — January 18, 2022 — This last weekend many Yonkersites received a notice that their energy service provider (ESCO) would be changed unless they choose to opt-out. If you choose to opt out, the simplest. way may be to call: (914) 242-4725 or if preferred, via link: https://sustainablewestchester.org/wp/. This notice was sent to residents with Con Edison Accounts who have not entered into a contract with an ESCO and are being supplied utility commodities by Con Edison. If you are a Con Edison customer and you don’t remember receiving the notice, you probably threw it away. It looked like junk mail.

Your utility bill is divided into two parts. You are billed for the actual utility commodity, electricity and/or natural gas, and the transmission of said commodity. The transmission or distribution includes the use and maintenance of the transformers, wires, piping and other infrastructure that Con Edison uses to deliver the commodity. In New York State, consumers can choose their energy provider. In our area, Con Edison manages the distribution infrastructure, which is often more ...

Yorktown Adopts Overlay District Zoning

Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater

YORKTOWN, NY — January 18, 2022 — In response to long lines for testing at local pharmacies and urgent care centers, a mobile testing site opened today in Granite Knolls Park.

Yorktown officials responded to the surging demand for Covid-19 tests by partnering with Ridgewood Labs to offer drive-thru services in the park’s parking lot. This location is Ridgewood Lab’s fourth site established in the tri-state area.

“This pandemic has required local government to innovate and build new partnerships in order to provide critical services to its residents,” said Supervisor Matt Slater. “We encourage those in need, both in Yorktown and our neighboring communities, to take advantage of this free service.”

The drive-thru testing will be offered Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“I’m glad that we can help our residents get the tests they need,” said Councilman Tom Diana.

Appointments and masks are required for the tests. The public can sign up for the tests at: https://testny.online/reg.aspx

“We have been working on establishing this program for nearly ...