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 …
Is The Enemy Of My Enemy, My Friend?
By DAVID RUBIN, Former Mayor of Shiloh, Israel
Pompeo’s Anti-Iran Conference: Israel Invited Together with Arab Countries David Rubin Can Be Heard Discussing the Issues Here on the Westchester On the Level Radio Broadcast Heard on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 “Live” or “On Demand” Using the Following Hyperlink: http://tobtr.com/s/11153287 JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — January 14, 2019 — In a bold move designed to further the Trump doctrine in the …
By DAVID RUBIN, Former Mayor of Shiloh, Israel
Westchester County Board of Legislators Approve Affordable Housing for Seniors in Port Chester, NY
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 …