34 New Rental Units, Traffic Safety Improvements Get Go-Ahead PORT CHESTER, NY and WHITE PLAINS, NY — November 2, 2018 — A plan to build 34, affordable rental apartments for seniors in Port Chester is moving forward after the Board of Legislators approved funding for the development by a unanimous vote Monday night. The development at 25 South Regent Street …
NYers Call on Gov. Cuomo to Create Drinking Water Safeguards
State’s Drinking Water Quality Council a No-Show Since February ALBANY, NY — September 29, 2018 — Despite being convening nearly a year ago, and with an October 2 deadline looming, the state’s Drinking Water Quality Council has yet to make any recommendations for Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for toxic chemicals like PFOA, PFOS and 1,4-dioxane in drinking water. Governor Cuomo, …
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
NYS Reform Party Executive Committee Endorses Tom DiNapoli for State Comptroller
NEW YORK, NY — May 2, 2018 — The New York State Reform Party Executive Committee today announced their endorsement of NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli for re-election. Reform Party Chairman Curtis Sliwa cited the DiNapoli endorsement as an example of the party choosing the best candidates irrespective of party. “We’re going to choose the best candidates on the merits. That …
The Number of Democratic Party Committee and Progressive Grassroots Groups Throughout Senate District 40 Who Endorse Robert Kesten Rises to 20!
The Endorsements for Kesten in NYS SD 40 Campaign Continue DUTCHESS, PUTNAM, and WESTCHESTER COUNTIES — APRIL 30, 2018 — Endorsements throughout the three counties of Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester continue to mount for Democratic candidate Robert Kesten in the New York State Senate District 40 race. The new endorsements from the Yorktown Democratic Committee, Peekskill Democratic Committee, Beekman Indivisible and …
Alex Payan, Port Chester Community Gardens Founder, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Friday, April 27, 2018th @10am EDT
WESTCHESTER, NY — Port Chester resident and community advocate Alex Payan has earlier this week announced the launch of Port Chester Community Gardens, Inc. (PCCG), a registered public charity in New York State. Its purpose is to combat issues associated with food access, healthy eating, and environmental sustainability while promoting volunteerism and civic engagement. Mr. Payan shares the basis for …
Port Chester Community Gardens Comes to Fruition
Local Resident Launches Non-profit Aimed to “Grow” Community PORT CHESTER, NY, April 23, 2018 – In an effort to combat issues associated with food access, healthy eating, and environmental sustainability while promoting volunteerism and civic engagement, Port Chester resident and community advocate, Alex Payan, is pleased to announce the launch of Port Chester Community Gardens, Inc. (PCCG), a registered public …
John Khader, MPAC President, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Tuesday, January 30, 2018th at 10am EDT
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — John Khader, Mediterranean Political Action Committee (MPAC) President engages in discourse over some of the most prominent political contests certain to captivate the interests of many voters. The Office of Senator representing Senate District 37 has opened since Westchester County Executive George Latimer won over incumbent CEO Rob Astorino. Assemblymember Shelley Mayer is the Democratic Party …
Assemblymember Shelley Mayer, NYS Senate District 37 Candidate, Mark Halstead, The Greater Bridgeport Symphony Executive Director, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Wednesday, December 13, 2017 @10am EDT
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — NYS Assemblymember Shelley Mayer, declared her candidacy to succeed Senator George Latimer serving the communities of Senate District 37. We speak to her ability to serve SD37, her intentions, among other concerns.This segment airs from 10:00-10:30am. Mark Halstead, The Greater Bridgeport Symphony Executive Director speaks to Saturday’s December 16th “Holiday Interlude” at The Klein in Bridgeport, …
Legislator David Gelfarb Introduces Legislation Titled, “Regulations of Home Improvement Businesses to Prevent Wage Theft”
WHITE PLAINS, NY — November 4, 2017 — On Monday, October 30th, Westchester County Board Legislator David B. Gelfarb (R) Harrison, Port Chester, Rye Brook, introduced Legislation designed to strengthen the County’s existing home improvement business licensing laws to better protect County residents and, in particular, the workers who provide labor for the County’s home improvement businesses. Legislator Gelfarb announced …