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Jul 17, 2024 | westchester.news12.com | Tara Rosenblum |Lee Danuff

A new executive is officially in charge of ArtsWestchester after an eight-month nationwide search. In her first video as CEO, Kathleen Reckling sat down with News 12's senior reporter Tara Rosenblum. Reckling is replacing Janet Langsam, who led Westchester's oldest and most respected organization dedicated to the arts for more than three decades. "This is about paying forward, the experiences I had growing up," says Reckling, who is a lifelong county resident and Ardsley High School graduate.

Jul 15, 2024 | westchester.news12.com | Tara Rosenblum |Lee Danuff

News 12's Tara Rosenblum is taking a closer look at the weapon used in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on Saturday. The motive behind the shooting currently remains unclear, but what is now known is the accused shooter's weapon of choice was an AR-15-style rifle.

Jul 14, 2024 | brooklyn.news12.com | Tara Rosenblum |Lee Danuff

News 12's Tara Rosenblum is taking a closer look at the historical context of Saturday’s rally. Shocking and painful moments were caught on camera in what the FBI is calling an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. The incident is now a pivotal moment in American history - but not a unique one. Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. knows all too well the cost of political violence. His father was the last presidential candidate to be killed in an attack.

Jun 26, 2024 | newyork.news12.com | Jonathan Gordon |Bob Doda |Lee Danuff |Tara Rosenblum

George Latimer's winning streak continued Tuesday night as the Westchester County executive won the Democratic primary in NY-16 over Rep. Jamaal Bowman. In a victory speech, Latimer called for more civility following the contentious election. “We have to fight to make sure we don’t vilify each other and we remember that we’re all Americans, and our common future is bound together," he told supporters at an event in White Plains.

Jun 25, 2024 | bronx.news12.com | Jonathan Gordon |Bob Doda |Lee Danuff

UPDATE 9:43 PM: George Latimer wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New York's 16th Congressional District, beating incumbent Jamaal Bowman, AP reports. This story will be updated. The premier race in the region features Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, who is vying for his third term representing NY-16. Latimer is taking his first crack at a congressional seat but holds one of the longest winning streaks of any elected official in state history.