News12 New York
Where to Watch
Download the App
Local News
Crime
Weather
beWell
The East End
Crime Files

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visits Westchester County

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was in Westchester County on Friday to hold a roundtable talk at the Hill Boulevard Diner in Jefferson Valley.

Jackie Gillis

Apr 10, 2026, 10:18 PM

Updated

Share:

More Stories

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was in Westchester County on Friday to hold a roundtable talk at the Hill Boulevard Diner in Jefferson Valley.

Bessent talked about taxes with local leaders and residents.

One parent asked about the new federal investment accounts for kids. He said his kids were born a few years ago and wanted to know if they'd still be eligible.

"Any child under the age of 18 is eligible for a Trump Account," Bessent said. "They don't get the $1,000 initial seed investment. But what they can get, you can contribute tax-free up to $5,000 to them."

The accounts are available for kids born between January of last year and December of 2028.

The secretary did not take questions from reporters.

More Stories

Top Stories

01:26
blaise pb bullying

Pine Bush dad says son was bullied, beaten at school; police investigate latest incident

03:56
F P2 PM 1

A pleasant May kickoff leads to a milder start to next week

01:13
WC 10P THUR_Murder Suicide_ajc_2026-04-30-22-03-26

Police: 3 dead in possible murder-suicide in Greenburgh

01:48
WC 10P THUR_Harrison Town Hall_ajc_2026-04-30-22-10-29

Harrison recreation center could have a new name; community members say no

AP26121033021158

Knicks crush Hawks in record-setting 140-89 Game 6 rout to end Atlanta’s season

01:54
X FullMoon Calendar

May kicks off with a full moon and a meteor shower

ICE THEATRE OF NEW YORK

Ice Theatre of New York announces spring benefit performances; Olympians to participate

01:37
WC 5PM THURS_MTA Bus Arraignment_ajc_2026-04-30-17-06-56

Manhattan man pleads not guilty in assault of MTA bus driver

01:45
joelcrumplostboys

'The Lost Boys' opens on Broadway with an 80's edge

01:34
WORKZONE

Sources: Blackstone to provide $1 million for North Rockland businesses hurt by construction

00:23
Screenshot 2026-04-30 055833

Teen regains consciousness after late‑night pedestrian crash in Rockland County

01:46
WCWARWICKFARM04305P_2026-04-30-17-17-47

Warwick officials, Blue Arrow Farm owners clash over events, permits and crowd sizes

01:35
WC 5PM THURS_Mount Vernon Assault_ajc_2026-04-30-17-05-56

Mount Vernon man accused of beating girlfriend to death with hammer pleads not guilty

01:53
blaise marcus burkes

Police-involved death of Marcus Burks ruled homicide, family and attorney say

AP26118778180338

House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown

05:03
organ

Two brothers, one rare disease and a race against time

01:52
4302026WCrt_2026-04-30-05-51-44

Road Trip Close To Home: Guided tour takes visitors underground inside Old Croton Aqueduct

00:21
generic stressful

‘Stressful’ tops list as Americans reflect on how 2026 has gone so far

00:27
716904 v2

World Cup fever goes four‑legged as Adidas rolls out jerseys for pets

00:35
blaise constantine

Middletown cold case killer’s sentencing delayed as co-defendants’ cases continue

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices