Millions Set Aside For Westchester Police Departments In NY Budget

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — The new NY State budget has boosted funding for law enforcement efforts and a big chunk of that money is going directly to Westchester police departments.

Gov. Kathy Hochul just announced $127 million for police departments and sheriffs’ offices outside of New York City for new technology and equipment to prevent and solve crimes, and improve public safety. Money was set aside in the FY 2025 Enacted Budget to fund applications made by 378 law enforcement agencies that responded to the state’s application for funding last fall.

"Public safety is my top priority, and we are continuing to make record investments in law enforcement so they have the resources they need to protect our communities," Hochul said. "By investing in the latest technology and equipment, we’re responding to the requests of law enforcement agencies as they look to safeguard the future of our state."

The grants will support different types of equipment and technology to modernize operations and more effectively solve and prevent crime, including license plate readers, mobile and fixed camera systems, computer-aided dispatch systems, software, unmanned aerial vehicles, gunshot detection devices and smart equipment for patrol vehicles and police officers.

"When police agencies and community organizations across New York voiced their needs, Governor Hochul listened," Rossana Rosado, Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner, said. "We thank the Governor for working to ensure that this year’s budget met those needs, and we look forward to continuing to work with our law enforcement agencies and community partners to further strengthen those relationships and support evidence-based practices that help keep New Yorkers safe and allow communities to thrive."

The FY25 Enacted Budget includes additional funding to target retail theft, combat domestic violence, and ensure funding for community-based programs for victims and survivors of crime.

Here are the Westchester County departments receiving the new funding:

• Bronxville PD: $173,000
• Croton-on-Hudson PD: $277,678
• Lewisboro PD: $275,000
• New Rochelle PD: $479,100
• North Castle PD: $36,000
• Port Chester PD: $83,801
• Rye Brook PD: $50,081
• Town of Bedford PD: $1,762,946
• Town of Eastchester PD: $140,000
• Town of Harrison PD: $69,025
• Town of Mamaroneck PD: $75,000
• Town of Mount Pleasant PD: $559,507
• Village of Briarcliff Manor PD: $115,000
• Village of Hastings-on-Hudson PD: $226,000
• Village of Irvington PD: $246,008
• Village of Larchmont PD: $1,016,500
• Village of Mamaroneck PD: $130,489
• Village of Scarsdale PD: $205,000
• Village of Tuckahoe PD: $187,000
• Westchester County Department of Public Safety: $751,900
• Yonkers PD: $364,000
• Village of Buchanan PD: $84,656
• Dobbs Ferry Village PD: $100,000
• Ossining PD: $150,000
• City of Peekskill PD: $316,406
• Village of Pelham PD: $681,700
• Pleasantville PD: $75,000
• City of Rye PD: $120,000
• Village of Sleepy Hollow PD: $174,416
• Village of Tarrytown PD: $151,711
• City of White Plains PD: $807,013
• Yorktown PD: $539,000
• Mount Vernon PD: $1,028,565