*The State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher presented this “request” at the behest of Governor Anew M. Cuomo YONKERS, NY – November 12, 2014 – Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousin and Senate Higher Education Committee Ranker Toby Ann Stavisky made privy their concern to recent statements and reports that the Senate Republican Conference does not support what …
Albany Crude Oil Moratorium Sets Mark for Statewide Action By PETER IWANOWICZ
YONKERS, NY — March 12, 2014 — Albany County Executive Dan McCoy’s moratorium to halt a Global Partners oil heating facility expansion currently under Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) review is the bold leadership our communities need, and sets the standard for local governments statewide.
Read The Westchester Guardian – June 21, 2012 Edition
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MAYOR MARVIN’S COLUMN: Online Public Notice Initiative Still Stuck in Committee By MARY C. MARVIN
Local governments now must play defense as well as offense when it comes to our State government in Albany. In years past, when a town or village needed relief or help on a particular issue, they reached out to their local legislators to sponsor a bill to remedy the situation. Such is still the case but given all the unfunded …
The Westchester Guardian – February 9, 2012 Edition
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Senator Stewart-Cousins Seeks Input on Budget
ALBANY, NY — Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D/I/WF – 35th District) is asking New Yorkers to weigh in on Governor Cuomo's 2012 Budget Proposal. For the second year in a row, she has launched a section on her website that allows constituents to send comments, questions or concerns directly to her email address. The Senator says public input is especially …
The Albany Correspondent: Oppenheimer Will Not Seek Re-election By CARLOS GONZALEZ
ALBANY, NY – January 12, 2012 — I had an interview with State Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D-Mamaroneck) during the end of the legislative session last year. Something didn't seem right with the senator especially when I had questioned her on her real interest in running again for the seat. After discussions with the editorial team of The Westchester Guardian, …
Briccetti to Head Business Council
Editor’s Note: The position once rumored to be seen as that destined for Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone has been shut. [Read: Albany May Be Phil Amicone’s New Home for Work and Play By HEZI ARIS] The Yonkers Tribune, asserted approximately one year ago Mr. Amicone has been promised a position with Harris Beach, bond counsel to the City of Yonkers. Our postulation …
The Albany Correspondent: Overhaul Tax Code Deal Close By CARLOS GONZALEZ
ALBANY, NY — December 6, 2011 – The legislature is moving swiftly to clear up a looming budget shortfall. "They're taking up a deal on tax reform and other pressing issues," a source just said. The overhaul of the state’s tax code will likely see five different brackets that will generate $1.9 billion in revenue for New York.
The Albany Correspondent: Occupying Albany – State Capitol Braces for Onset of Demonstrators By CARLOS GONZALEZ
ALBANY, NY — Workers for the state Office of General Services (OGS) were out setting up barricades blocking access to a portion of East Capitol Park late Friday, a move a spokeswoman said is being undertaken to keep protesters a safe distance away from a construction site and a massive crane set up near the Capitol’s northeast corner. A host …
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