KATONAH, NY — June 22, 2019 — Westchester County Executive George Latimer unveiled the County War Dog Memorial during a free public program that honored our four legged heroes. The Friends of Lasdon Park & Arboretum raised more than $40,000 to create and erect a memorial statue dedicated to hero dogs in the military to compliment the Trail of Honor …
Mariquita Blumberg Welcomed as WJCS Board President
It’s summer and we’ve got lots of great news to start the season! WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 22, 2019 — Our new Board President Mariquita Blumberg will officially assume her role starting July 1. Westchester County Executive George Latimer congratulated Mariquita on her appointment at our annual meeting on June 4th. “WJCS is one of the largest human service …
Conservative Party Calls on State and Local Governments to Put Their Citizens First
Government Must End the Unsafe Push for a Sanctuary State SOMERS, NY — June 8, 2019 — The New York State Conservative Party called upon Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, currently a resident of Westchester County, to eliminate the sanctuary status County Executive George Latimer signed in March of 2018 and to reject any attempt to grant New York Sanctuary State …
Westchester’s “News & Notes” May 28, 2019 Edition
By MARK JEFFERS
Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County … WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — May 28, 2019 — June is busting out all over as is my waistline, so no more hot dogs for me, I’m off to buy some Kale and write this week’s “time to tighten my tummy” edition of “News & Notes.” …
By MARK JEFFERS
Memorial Field Progress Still Stifles By Dysfunction; Mount Vernon Mayoral Candidate Clyde Isley Reiterates Simple Plan to Move Memorial Field To Completion
Isley Calls For Westchester County To Complete Soil Remediation: “Let’s Get This Done” MOUNT VERNON, NY – May 11, 2019 — “It shouldn’t be so difficult,” noted Mayoral Candidate Clyde Isley. “The public outcry is overwhelming and the only step that’s been left for the City of Mount Vernon to finally move Memorial Field toward completion is to complete the …
Latest Kiley Group Poll Reveals Mount Vernonites Fully Engaged In Sharing Their Views and Perspectives on The City of Mount Vernon
By HEZI ARIS
E X C L U S I V E MOUNT VERNON, NY — April 14, 2019 — The Tom Kiley Group, Veteran Democratic Pollster, continue to gain greater insight into Mount Vernonites’ views and perspectives on various issues. The poll defined herein was tabulated between March 27th and April 11th, 2019, from among 747 Democrats. The results are recognized to …
By HEZI ARIS
Shawyn Patterson-Howard On Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s State of the County Address and Her Promise to Collaborate with County Government to Resuscitate Memorial Field
MOUNT VERNON, NY — April 13, 2019 — On April 11, 2019, County Executive George Latimer held his State of the County address which touched on many issues that directly impact the City of Mount Vernon. One of the issues discussed was the revitalization of Memorial Field. State legislators have withheld funds earmarked for this project, stating that the funds …
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm
WHITE PLAINS, NY — January 19, 2019 — Westchester County Executive George Latimer today activated the Emergency Operations Center in Hawthorne at 8 a.m., to coordinate the County’s response to the major winter storm that is expected to bring a significant snowfall on Saturday into Sunday, followed by freezing temperatures on Monday. Latimer urged County residents to take precautions for …
Developers Offer Bullish Outlook for Office Market at BOMA Westchester State of the Market Program
WHITE PLAINS, NY — January 17, 2019 — More than 100 real estate professionals were on hand for the Annual State of the Market luncheon held recently by the Building Owners and Managers Association of Westchester (BOMA). The program, which was held January 10 at the Crowne Plaza in White Plains, featured an impressive panel of real estate executives including …
Westchester County Executive Latimer Signs $1.94 Billion FY2019 Budget
WHITE PLAINS, NY — December 10, 2018 — After today’s affirmative vote by the Board of Legislators, County Executive George Latimer signed the $1.94B FY 2019 County Operating Budget. The budget stays well below the New York State tax cap of 5.7%, maintains the County’s reserves, funds vital County services which taxpayers rely on and begins the process of restoring …