Watch full press conference online at this link: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2229639614010553&id=363410277091&_rdr Westchester County Executive George Latimer gave his daily briefing updating both statistics and the County’s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Municipality Name Cases Ardsley 21 Bedford 32 Briarcliff Manor 18 Bronxville 21 Buchanan 4 Cortlandt 99 Croton-on-Hudson 17 Dobbs Ferry 46 Eastchester 76 Elmsford 15 Greenburgh 149 Harrison 58 Hastings-on-Hudson 20 …
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Gives COVID-19 Update – Monday, March 30, 2020
Watch full press conference here: https://www.facebook.com/westchestergov/videos/2494627740801424/ WHITE PLAINS, NY — March 30, 2020 — Westchester County Executive George Latimer gave his daily briefing updating both statistics and the County’s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Latimer continued to stress the need for social distancing in County parks. Municipality Name Cases: Ardsley 19 Bedford 28 Briarcliff Manor 14 Bronxville 20 Buchanan …
COMMENTARY: Cuomo Deserves Praise — and Some Words of Caution
By RICHARD BRODSKY
ALBANY, NY — March 29, 2020 — Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s coronavirus decisions and performance have been close to flawless. He deserves unstinting credit. Nevertheless. We are all wrestling with the individual and social consequences of events, and understanding our leadership cadres is a useful exercise. And there are cautionary notes that need consideration. Cuomo’s demeanor has been calm and appropriate. …
By RICHARD BRODSKY
Yonkers Office of Emergency Management Requesting / Accepting Donations for Yonkers First Responders and Healthcare Workers
YONKERS, NY — March 29, 2020. This notice was first sent out on Friday, March 27, 2020. Hezi’s Takeaway: Isn’t the O.E.M. funded? If not, why not? If not, how does Yonkers City Hall rationalize Director Michael Mosiello’s paycheck? What does he oversee? What are his responsibilities? Does the issuance of a press release once a year suffice? Why so …
Westchester County Bee-Line Bus System to Transition to Rear-Door Boarding and Exiting ONLY on All Buses
New Boarding System Began on on Monday, March 23rd and Will Continue Until Further Notice YONKERS, NY — March 24, 2020 — Recognizing the vital service the Bee-Line bus system provides to Westchester County, and the imperative need to protect the drivers of these buses, County Executive George Latimer is directing that starting Monday, March 23rd all passengers must now …
Barry McGoey, Yonkers Firefighters Local 628 President, Nader Sayegh, NYS Assemblyman Nader Sayegh (AD-90), and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Friday, March 20, 2020 @10am EST
Share your perspective and/or make inquiry on topic. Call: (347) 205-9201 Listen to this broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11689655 The subject matter to be discussed is defined herein. YONKERS, NY — March 20, 2020 — Yonkers Fire Fighters Local 628 President Barry McGoey shares his thoughts during the 10-10-30am segment. Thereafter, New York State Assemblymember Nader Sayegh …
Domestic Violence Concerns During the Coronavirus Outbreak
By Westchester County District Attorney ANTHONY A. SCARPINO, JR.
Westchester County District Attorney’s Office highlights increased concerns due to isolation and is available to serve victims. WHITE PLAINS, NY — March 19, 2020 — “This coronavirus pandemic is creating a particularly dangerous time for victims of domestic abuse, including intimate partner abuse, child or elder abuse. With workers being asked to work from home or are laid off, children are not …
By Westchester County District Attorney ANTHONY A. SCARPINO, JR.
Assemblyman Nader Sayegh Passes Bill Providing Sick Leave and Benefits for Those Directly Affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ALBANY, NY — March 19, 2020 — Assemblyman Nader J. Sayegh (D-Yonkers-AD90) announced that he helped pass legislation that provides sick leave and other benefits to all New York employees who are subject to a mandatory or precautionary quarantine or isolation due to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The legislation is the result of a three-way agreement between the Assembly, …
Governor Cuomo Signs Executive Order Mandating Businesses That Require In-Office Personnel to Decrease In-Office Workforce by 75 Percent
Exceptions Made For Essential Services Announces 90-Day Mortgage Relief for New Yorkers, Including Waived Mortgage Payments Based on Financial Hardship and No Negative Reporting to Credit Bureaus – Waived Fees for Overdrafts, ATMs and Credit Cards New DFS regulation to free up staff and speed hospital admission and discharge process Implements New Regulations and Waives Department of Health Rules to …
Governor Cuomo Announces All New York City, Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau Public School Will Close This Week to Limit Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk to Close Beginning Monday, March 16 NYC Must Have a Plan in Place within 24 Hours to Ensure Children Who Rely on School Meals Continue Getting Support and Parents – Especially Critical Healthcare Workers and First Responders – Have Access to Child Care Cuomo: “Any school closings need to be done with these contingencies in mind …