Governor Kathy Hochul: So Far New Yorkers Approve, But No Guarantees for 2022 POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — October 12, 2021 — Fifty days after being sworn in, New York Governor Kathy Hochul enjoys positive support from state residents. More than half rate her favorably (55%), her approval rating is +18 percentage points (49% – 31%), and 56% say she is a “good leader” for the state. In contrast, the numbers are not encouraging …
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Helping Homeless, Disabled and Elderly SNAP Recipients to Purchase …
Legislation (S.64/A.1524) Creates Statewide Restaurant Meals Program; Mandates OTDA to Apply for USDA Approval so SNAP Recipients Can Purchase Prepared Foods Once Approved by USDA, Would Help SNAP Recipients to Use Their Benefits for Prepared or Hot Food at Participating Restaurants and Delis Launches $25 Million Restaurant Resiliency Program, Building on the Successful Nourish New York Initiative, to Provide a Boost to Struggling Restaurants While …
Impeachment Investigation by the Judiciary Committee of the New York State Assembly
By Rita Galvin, Esq.
ALBANY, NY — October 10, 2021 — There has been a lot of press around the conclusions reached in Attorney General Tish James’ report — however, the AG’s public comments and report have been rife with one-sided distortions, presented to generate scathing headlines and purposely mislead the public. Tellingly, the AG has refused to answer any specific questions regarding the report while …
By Rita Galvin, Esq.
Yonkers City Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, October 12, 2021 @ 7pm
Yonkers City Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, October 12, 2o21 Committee of the Whole at 6:30pm Yonkers City Council Stated Meeting at 7pm YONKERS, NY — October 7, 2021 — Enclosed herein, please find a copy of the Yonkers City Council Meeting Agenda for this coming Tuesday, October 12, 2021. 10-12-2021 Agenda.PDF # # # SOURCE: Nerissa D. Peña, Second …
Welcome to “News & Notes,” Where We Look At the Happenings Here in Westchester County … The October 2021 Edition
By Mark Jeffers
BEDFORD HILLS, NY — October 7, 2021 — Maybe I should clean our couch more often…I found over two dollars in change the other day, I rushed over to the matching chair, but had no luck, so after checking all the other pieces of furniture in our house, I wrote this week’s “Counting my nickels” edition of “News & Notes.” …
By Mark Jeffers
NYS Governor Kathleen Hochul: “Strong Enough to Speak Her Mind; Tough Enough to Get It Done!”
October 7, 2021 — David Alpert, New York State Democratic Committee Vice Chairman, former NYS Democratic Committee Treasurer, and past Westchester County Democratic Committee Chair has endorsed Governor Kathleen Hochul for re-election to New York State Governor. Without any equivocation Mr. Alpert said, Gov. Hochul is a “Class act with brains”! On August 11, 2021, then Lt. Governor Kathleen …
MTA Financial Outlook Precarious
NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
ALBANY, NY — October 3, 2021 — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has fended off fiscal disaster brought on by the COVID-pandemic, but it is not out of the woods yet, according to a report released by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli. The Comptroller’s annual report on the MTA’s finances details how the combination of higher spending, the winding down of …
NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli
John Bailey, White Plains CitizeNetReporter Publisher/Editor, Michael Edelman, Esq., National Political Analyst / Pundit, Ron Matten, Yonkers City Council President Republican Candidate, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher/Editor on Westchester On the Level – Monday, October 4, 2021 Podcast
Podcast of Westchester On the Level. Subjects to be discussed are defined herein. PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, WHITE PLAINS, NY, and YONKERS, NY — October 4, 2021 — We open today’s podcast with John Bailey, Publisher/Editor of the White Plains CitizeNetReporter from 9:55am to 10:25am discussing the following issues: A successful police program employed by The Domestic Violence High Risk …
Governor Hochul Proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York State and Launches Bold, Innovative Initiatives to Help
Governor Announces $6.5 Million in Grants Administered by the State Office of Children and Family Services to Better Assist Survivors of Domestic Violence and Support Prevention Initiatives State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Launches Domestic Violence and Technology Public Awareness Campaign, Will Host Upcoming Panel Discussion with Leading Experts Governor Hochul Directs State Landmarks to be Illuminated …
John Bailey, White Plains CitizeNetReporter, Publisher/Editor, Michael Edelman, Esq., National Political Analyst/Pundit, Ron Matten, Yonkers City Council President Republican Candidate, Tim Hodges, Yonkers City Council 6th District Democrat Candidate, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher/Editor, on the Westchester On the Level Podcast – Monday, September 27, 2021 Podcast – From From 9:55am-12:10pm
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, WHITE PLAINS, NY, and YONKERS, NY — September 27, 2021 — We open today’s podcast with White Plains CitizeNetReporter Publisher/Editor John Bailey from: 9:55-10:25am Michael Edelman, Esq., National Political Analyst/Pundit from 10:30-11am Ron Matten, Yonkers City Council President Republican candidate speaks to the changing Republican Party hierarchy, its demeanor, and its expected impact on the November …