The Westchester Brief | 04.29.26: One Week Out From State of the County

Send us Fan MailOne week from today, County Executive Ken Jenkins delivers the 2026 State of the County Address at the Michaelian Office Building. An $2.5 billion budget signed in December. 8% cuts to every department. 180 positions eliminated. Nearly $500 million committed to housing. A utility fight with a state regulator. We break down the four pre-built narrative tracks Jenkins walks in with—and what to watch for on Wednesday, May 6.Plus: IBM Somers enforcement update (28 arrests in 30 days), Metro-North fare impact, the NYBCE tri-state campus in Rye, and the WMCHealth / Hudson Valley Care Coalition projection of 80,000 Medicaid social-needs screenings this year.**0:00** Cold open**0:20** State of the County: what Jenkins walks in with**4:00** The four narrative tracks**5:15** What to watch specifically**6:00** Quick hits across Westchester**7:15** Close + newsletter CTA**Sources:** Westchester County Executive press; Yonkers Times; Westfair Communications; NYSP press; WMCHealth; MTASubscribe to the newsletter at iliveheremedia.beehiiv.com.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.