ALBANY, NY — January 16, 2019 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a proposal to increase criminal penalties for assaulting the press is included in the 2019 Executive Budget. In order to provide additional protections for journalists in light of recent acts of violence against members of the media, the Governor is advancing legislation would increase the penalties of …
How We Keep Communities Safe
By Westchester County Legislator KITLEY COVILL
WHITE PLAINS, NY — December 13, 2018 — Earlier this week, I had the honor of recognizing the brave members of Westchester County Police’s Hazardous Device and Emergency Service Units and their canine partners, for the important work they did in handling the pipe bombs sent to Bedford and Chappaqua. There’s no more important job of County government then …
By Westchester County Legislator KITLEY COVILL
Westchester County Leg. Kitley Covill Advises New Tobacco 21 Law Leads Action Against Mt. Kisco Vape Shop and Protect Kids
WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester County Board Legislator Kitley Covill (D – Bedford, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers) is happy to report that a new law raising the age for the purchase of tobacco and related products in the County from 18 to 21 is working in our communities. Recently, Westchester County Police sent a youth into …
Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Extreme Heat Monday Through Wednesday
High Temperatures and Increased Humidity Could Pose Danger to At-Risk Populations Including the Elderly and Small Children YONKERS, NY — August 26, 2018 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to take precautions ahead of potentially dangerous heat conditions, especially in the Capital Region, Central New York, Mid-Hudson Valley, and New York City Monday through Wednesday. Heat index values ranging …
Op-Ed: A Moral Outrage New Yorkers Will Not Tolerate
By Governor ANDREW M. CUOMO
Governor Cuomo: “We cannot wash away this stain on American history. But we are not without a voice, and will speak up for the voiceless, with words and with action. We will not let what has been done go unanswered, and we will do everything we can to ensure that it never happens again.” NEW YORK, NY — June 21, …
By Governor ANDREW M. CUOMO
John Khader, Top Class Limousine President, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Tuesday, June 5, 2018th at 10am EDT
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — John Khader, Top Class Limousine President speaks about the limousine business in all its complexity this Tuesday, June 5, 2018. This segment airs from 10-10:30am. Thereafter, Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large delves into issues as disparate as hyperlocal concerns to international issues with commensurate analysis. This segment airs from 10:30am to 12Noon. Share your perspective or …
The “Burger on a Bun” Edition of “News & Notes.”
By MARK JEFFERS
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — April 30, 2018 — Who knew that May was Hamburger month, except maybe Wimpy from the Popeye cartoons…I just fired down two bacon cheese and headed off to write this week’s “burger on a bun” edition of “News & Notes.” One of our favorite events opens May 6th so grab your helmet and head off …
By MARK JEFFERS
Today I Officially End My Campaign and Support Julie Killian for the SD-37 Senate Seat
By SARMAD KHOJASTEH
I wanted you to be one of the first to know that today I officially ended my campaign and endorsed Julie Killian for the upcoming Special Election for the 37th District Senate Seat. I am so proud of what we have accomplished together, and can assure you that I did not make this decision lightly. It is critical that the GOP …
By SARMAD KHOJASTEH
Westchester News & Notes: The Ho! Ho, Ho! Edition
By MARK JEFFERS
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — December 19, 2017 — Just finished the holiday decorating, our Manger scene needed work, lost a few sheep, added some straw, and one of the wise men needed a bit of Elmer’s glue, but otherwise good to go; then poured myself a hot cocoa and wrote this week’s “Ho! Ho! Ho!” edition of “News & Notes.” We …
By MARK JEFFERS
Westchester News & Notes: In the Doghouse Edition
By MARK JEFFERS
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — October 9, 2017 — As we head into the Fall and then the Winter season, the big question at our house, is do I buy my wonderful wife a new lawn rake or snow shovel. Once I make that big decision and allowed back into the house, I will finish up this week’s “In the doghouse” …
By MARK JEFFERS