Westchester County Honors Italian-American Heritage with Annual Flag-Raising Ceremony

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins hosted members of the Italian-American community for the County s annual Italian Heritage Month flag-raising ceremony at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains. The celebration brought together everyone to recognize the generations of Italian-Americans who have helped shape Westchester County through their contributions to business, education, government and community life. The annual ceremony included the raising of the Italian flag, followed by a reception in the County Executive s office. This event offers an opportunity to celebrate Italian culture, recognize the accomplishments of Italian-Americans throughout Westchester, and reflect on the family traditions and values passed down from one generation to the next. Jenkins said: “The Italian-American community has played an important role in the history and growth of Westchester County. Generations of families have built businesses, raised families and helped strengthen the neighborho