The Westchester Brief | 03.24.26: Sleepy Hollow Gets a Seat at the Table

Send us Fan MailMount Pleasant just settled the first lawsuit under New York's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. Four Sleepy Hollow residents challenged the town's at-large election system, arguing it diluted Hispanic voting power. The settlement expands the Town Board from four to six, creates district elections for Sleepy Hollow and Pleasantville, and sets a precedent every municipality in Westchester should watch. Plus: Ossining breaks ground on 108 affordable apartments, Cross County Center gets a four-acre park, and the county introduces prevailing wage legislation.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: Every board member has been white0:40 The lawsuit and New York's Voting Rights Act1:45 Mount Pleasant's demographics and the at-large system2:30 What the settlement changes3:30 Why this matters for every town in Westchester4:30 Quick Hits: Ossining Station Plaza, Cross County park, prevailing wage act6:15 Closing remarksSubscribe on YouTube for the video version of The Westchester Brief with full timestamps.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.