A proud third-generation Westchester native and longtime Rye resident, Congressman George Latimer has spent his career championing the people and places that make our community special. For more than 35 years, he has served in roles from Rye City Council to County Executive—always known for his accessibility, bipartisanship, and genuine dedication to helping families thrive.

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His leadership has protected the Long Island Sound, strengthened social services, supported local businesses, and guided Westchester through challenging moments with steadiness and care. Today, as the representative for New York’s 16th District, he continues to put community first, working every day to make life better for the residents of Westchester and the Bronx.

Claudia Ossa has become one of Westchester’s most beloved champions of local food and community connection. After stepping away from a 20-year career in branding, she created Westchester Foodies, a positive, welcoming space that has grown into a 24,000+ member community dedicated to sharing great food and lifting each other up. Under her leadership, the group has raised thousands of dollars—and awareness—for hunger-relief organizations like Second Chance Foods and Feeding Westchester.

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In 2024, Claudia expanded her mission with The WFRoundup, an online publication celebrating local restaurants, food culture, and the people who create it. She now curates sold-out dining events across the county and uses the Westchester Foodies Instagram platform to amplify small businesses at no cost, helping them reach new audiences and thrive.

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At the heart of everything Claudia does is connection: supporting families, strengthening local businesses, and nurturing the vibrant food-loving community she built from scratch.