The Westchester Brief | 04.22.26: Your Con Ed Ken Jenkins' Rate Fight

Send us Fan MailYour Con Edison bill is going up about $5.32 a month. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and the Board of Legislators just filed a joint brief with the New York Public Service Commission opposing the increases. Jenkins is also demanding in-person PSC hearings in Westchester after initial hearings were held online.We walk through the numbers. The approved increase: approximately 2.8% electric and 2.0% gas annually through 2028. The original Con Edison ask: 11.4% electric and 13.3% gas — reduced roughly 87% via settlement. We also cover the political framing: Jenkins is using the Con Ed case to set up his State of the County address on May 6 and the broader Westchester affordability narrative.Plus quick hits on the Pleasantville $17.5M school bond vote (May 19), Westchester Medical Center's $25M "Possible Starts Here" capital campaign, and Café Nelo's Bronxville opening.**0:00** Cold open**0:20** The Con Ed rate case and what it costs you**2:30** The political framing and the State of the County setup**5:00** Why this is about affordability, not just utilities**6:30** Quick hits: Pleasantville, WMC, Café Nelo**8:00** Close + newsletter CTA**Sources:** Westchester County Executive — utility cost action press release; The City NYC — Con Ed rate case coverage; Daily Voice — Jenkins-Mayer utility coverageSubscribe to the newsletter at iliveheremedia.com for the daily Westchester Brief.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.