$2.1 Billion Dollar Budget $1 Million Dollar Cut to the Westchester County Property Tax Levy WHITE PLAINS, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — November 9, 2019 — On the heels of a listening tour around the County, Westchester County Executive George Latimer unveiled his 2020 proposed Operating Budget at the County Office building before County leadership, staff, the Westchester County Board of …
Prudence Informs Rob Astorino’s Political Prospects
By HEZI ARIS
The Potential Republican Resurgence Hezitorial YONKERS, NY — October 13, 2019 — If anyone can be considered the standard bearer of Republican dogma in New York State, it is likely to be former Westchester County Legislator Rob Astorino. While a prudent and logical path has always existed for Astorino, muddled messages conceptualized by and from Republican spokespeople went to obfuscate …
By HEZI ARIS
Simone Healthcare Development and Montefiore Break Ground for State-of-the-Art Pediatric Specialty Care Center in Harrison, NY
Pediatric Care Transformation the Result In Westchester County HARRISON, NY — September 21, 2019 – Executives of Simone Development Companies and Montefiore Health System today joined with officials from the Town of Harrison and Westchester County to break ground on a development that will change the way pediatric specialty care is delivered throughout Westchester County. Simone Healthcare Development, an affiliate …
RED TRUTH: Yonkers False God Is Neither Ethical Nor Righteous By HEZI ARIS
The J’accuse Red Truth Editorial YONKERS, NY — September 14, 2019 — It was Friday when a gathering of African-Americans stood in defiance of the bigotry too long permitted and embellished in its toxicity by every aspect of governance in the City of Yonkers (CoY). They gathered to stand on the steps leading to the eastern facing entrance/exit overlooking the …
Westchester County Police Statement on Active Shooter Incident
HAWTHORNE, NY — August 5, 2019 — In light of the tragic shootings in El Paso and Dayton, County Executive George Latimer yesterday directed Commissioner Thomas Gleason of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety to increase communication with local police departments in Westchester and provide any needed support they request. In response, intelligence bulletins from the New York State …
Rob Astorino’s Former Industrial Development Agency of Westchester Chairman Jim Coleman Comes to Save the Day On Behalf of Astorino Insiders Who Need To Sustain Their Employment
By HEZI ARIS
The Rest of the Story Hezitorial MOUNT VERNON, NY — August 2, 2019 — Were one suffering from dementia or worse still unaware of the proposed 1,800 apartments, film studio, and charter school to be located near the Mount Vernon West Metro North Train Station, one would be drooling simply at hearing about the Walison Development LLC project presented before …
By HEZI ARIS
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Unveils War Dog Memorial at Lasdon Park, Arboretun & Veterans Memorial
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