The Westchester County Press Post Office Box 152, White Plains, NY 10602
97 YEARS
VOL. XCVII NO. 26
County Press The Westchester
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID WHITE PLANS, NY PERMIT # 5069
“Documenting Our History for the Future.”
ISSN 0043-3373
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
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(Left to right) New York State Attorney General Letitia James, Candidate for Lt. Governor Adrienne Adams, and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, join Westchester County Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson in a panel discussion on the current political climate.
New York State’s Leading Women in Government Engage in Uplifting Conversation
HARTSDALE, NY— Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson hosted a successful re-election fundraiser at Silver Pro Music featuring a dynamic panel on Monday, June 15, bringing together dozens of supporters, community leaders, elected officials, and residents for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on the current political climate in New York State and across the country. The event featured an intimate and meaningful conversation with NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, NYS Lieutenant Governor Candidate and former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and New York State Attorney General Letitia James. To-
gether, the leaders reflected on public service, leadership, the realities of governing in a challenging national moment, and what it means to be a powerful Black woman helping shape the future of New York. Adrienne Adams shared her personal journey into politics, speaking candidly about the experiences, values, and community commitments that led her to public service. She also reflected on the significance of being selected as the running mate to Governor Kathy Hochul and what that moment has meant for her as a leader, a woman, and a public servant. Her remarks highlighted the importance of representation, resil-
LEADING WOMEN, Cont’d. on page 2
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