NEW YORK, NY — May 24, 2019 — “The Trump administration’s newest efforts to overturn anti-discrimination protections for transgender Americans provided under the Affordable Care Act is a disgraceful endorsement of discrimination and bigotry. This repugnant proposal is just another example of how this federal administration is spreading the toxic dynamic of hate in this country. Across the nation, we …
New York State’s FY2019-2020 Adopted Budget That Will Most Impact Bronxville
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — April 2, 2019 — The New York State budget passed on April 1, 2019. As part of the budget, Senate lawmakers approved a pay raise for Governor Cuomo and Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul at 2:45am on the 1st and the Assembly followed at 7am. Under the measure, Cuomo’s current $200,000 salary will increase to $225,000 in 2020, …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Rose Supports New Healthcare Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions, Lower Premiums
Follows Administration’s support for striking down entirety of Affordable Care Act, including protections for those with pre-existing conditions WASHINGTON, DC – March 30, 2019 -Congressman Max Rose, a former executive of a healthcare non-profit, on March 27, 2019, co-sponsored sweeping new healthcare legislation that will lower health insurance premiums, crack down on junk health insurance plans, and strengthen protections for people …
Governor and NYS Legislature Expected to Discuss and Act Upon the Agenda Noted Herein
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — January 1, 2019 — As the New Year arrives so does our newly constituted New York State Legislature. January 1, 2019 featured a fully Democrat controlled Legislature for the first time in decades including the entirety of Governor Cuomo’s tenure. As a direct consequence, the Governor broke with tradition and laid out his legislature agenda in a …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Engel Scores 100 on Human Rights Campaign LGBTQ Scorecard
WASHINGTON, DC — October 24, 2018 — Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign LGBTQ Scorecard for his work protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community during the 115th Congress. Engel was scored on his support for LGBTQ-specific legislation, including the Equality Act, critical legislation …
Engel Scores 100 on Human Rights Campaign LGBTQ Scorecard
WASHINGTON, DC — October 23, 2018 — Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign LGBTQ Scorecard for his work protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community during the 115th Congress. Engel was scored on his support for LGBTQ-specific legislation, including the Equality Act, critical …
Engel Cosponsors Resolution to Overturn Trump’s Expansion of Junk Health Insurance Plans
WASHINGTON, DC — September 20, 2018— Congressman Eliot L. Engel has cosponsored a Congressional Review Act resolution, H.J. Res. 140, to overturn the Trump Administration’s expansion of junk health insurance plans that would allow insurers to deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions. The resolution, authored by Congresswoman Kathy Castor, would nullify a Trump Administration rule permitting the expansion of skimpy …
Kat Brezler Announces Candidacy for New York State Senate in Special Election to Replace George Latimer
TUCKAHOE, NY — November 11, 2017 — Kat Brezler announced her decision to run for New York State Senate at Nutmeg, a local bakery and cafe Thursday morning, November 9th. Brezler will campaign in the special election to replace George Latimer in District 37 who was elected as the next Westchester County Executive in Tuesday’s Election. Surrounded by community leaders, …
Engel on Senate GOP Failure to Pass Trumpcare
WASHINGTON, DC — July 18, 2017 — Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a leading member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement: “The President and Congressional Republicans have revealed, once again, that the emperor has no clothes. After seven years of demonizing Democrats and sabotaging the Affordable Care Act, they’ve shown that the ‘better way’ they’ve long …
Current Commentary: The End Of Our Company-Paid Health Insurance BY Larry M. Elkin
For 15 years, I have taken pride in paying the full cost of health insurance for every full-time Palisades Hudson employee who wanted it. This month marks the last time I will do that. Beginning in October, our 20 employees will make their own decisions, and their own arrangements, regarding health coverage. They can stay on our company’s plan, but they will have to …