Projects Approved for Financial Incentives Represent $1.6 Billion in Private Investment in County’s Economy With More Than 2,800 in New Residential Units Planned WHITE PLAINS, NY (January 2020) – The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) was a driving force in spurring economic development in the County in 2019, providing financial incentives for a wide range of new commercial developments. …
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Directs State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to Investigate Stabbing at Synagogue in Monsey, Rockland County, NY
RAMAPO, NY — December 29, 2019 —Ramapo Police Chief Brad Weidel divulged that Grafton E. Thomas, 37, of Greenwood Lake, NY, stabbed and wounded five people attending a Hanukkah celebration at the residence of Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg. Governor Cuomo had stated that the incident was fed by intolerance that is a “cancer” in American politics. The “knife” used in the …
Hudson Valley Janitors and Allies Rally to Authorize Potential Strike
Union Cleaners Across Hudson Valley Determined to Win a Fair Contract by December 31, 2019. WHO: Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Westchester County Board Legislators, Teamsters Local 456 President Louis Picani, 32BJ Assistant to the President Lenore Friedlaender, and hundreds of commercial building cleaners WHAT: Public vote by 32BJ SEIU commercial building cleaners to authorize a strike …
Governor Andrew M.Cuomo Announces Start of Construction on $39 Million Affordable Housing Development and Community Center in Yonkers
Dayspring Campus Will Bring 63 Affordable and Supportive Homes and Newly Renovated Community Center to Nodine Hill Neighborhood in Southwest Yonkers ALBANY, NY — December 11, 2019 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the start of construction on Dayspring Campus, a $39 million development with 63 affordable apartments and a newly renovated community center in Southwest Yonkers. Dayspring Commons, …
MGM Resorts Is In A New York State of Mind
Company Celebrates Arrival of M life Rewards in New York with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, New M life Rewards Desk, Upgraded VIP Gaming Floor,and VIP Lounge at Empire City Casino Empire City Casino Fully Integrates Into MGM Resorts’ M life Rewards Program, Connecting Its 9 Million Annual Visitors Into Nationwide Program At Over 20 MGM Properties and Resorts YONKERS, NY — …
Westchester County Proposes 2020 Budget
$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 …