Trump Administration decision not to renew critical New York health care program threatens access to care across the state Engel secures commitment from the head of HHS to address the issue WASHINGTON, DC — February 28, 2020 — This week, Congressman Eliot L. Engel, Co-Dean of the New York Congressional Delegation, participated in an Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing …
Governor’s Misplaced Priorities in Plain Sight as Budget Talks Continue
By NYS Assemblyman BRIAN M. KOLB
A column by Assemblyman Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I-Canandaigua) ALBANY, NY — February 28, 2020 — There are a lot of big-picture issues with our state budget process that are getting a fair amount of attention, and they should. How did the administration mismanage the Medicaid program so badly that it’s running billions of dollars in the red? How can the governor …
By NYS Assemblyman BRIAN M. KOLB
New York’s Bail Reform Mess
By JOHN FASO
ALBANY COUNTY, NY — February 27, 2020 — Last Friday, Albany County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 23-year old Schenectady man for driving without a license. According to the Albany Times Union, the man’s license had been suspended 26—yes 26— times. Such aggravated unlicensed operation is a felony under New York law. The license suspensions had been issued because the driver …
By JOHN FASO
Rye Town Democrats Vote to Approve Evelyn Farkas
The second vote of approval in a week from a town Democratic committee demonstrates accelerating local support for Farkas ELMSFORD, NY — February 27, 2020 — Today, Evelyn Farkas, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense under President Obama, announced that the Rye Town Democratic Committee voted to approve her candidacy. The …
Yonkers Board of Education Trustees Unanimously Adopt a Five Year contract for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin M. Quezada
YONKERS, NY – February 27, 2020 — At the February 26, 2020 Stated Meeting of the Yonkers Board of Education, the Trustees unanimously adopted Resolution 10.8 appointing Dr. Edwin M. Quezada to a new five year term as superintendent of schools. The new contract commences February 1, 2020 through January 31, 2025. Yonkers Board of Education President Rev. Steve Lopez …
Eudson Tyson Francois is Running to Be the African Haitian American State Senator in District 38
SPRING VALLEY, NY – February 26, 2020 — Spring Valley Trustee Eudson Tyson Francois formally announced on Sunday, February 23, 2020, that he is running for the New York State Senate 38th District seat, being vacated by Senator David Carlucci which includes the Town of Ossining and the villages of Briarcliff Manor and Ossining “We need a leader who can transition …
Four Laws Following the Third Election
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — February 25, 2020 — Regardless of who the winner is, or if Israel is able to form a government at all, following its third national election in less than twelve months that’s scheduled for March 2nd , the next Knesset should enact four laws so Israel is never put in a situation of being incapacitated in a political …
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
Serious Economic Policy Should be Predicated on Economic Development
By OREN M. LEVIN-WALDMAN
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — February 25, 2020 – As Bernie Sanders appears to be heading towards front-runner status, any number of people are expressing their shock and dismay over electing a socialist. Instead of separating themselves from Sanders ideologically, the rest of the candidates bend over backwards to show how progressive they are too. Now Bloomberg is endorsing unions, which, of …
By OREN M. LEVIN-WALDMAN
Attend the Grand Opening of Elevation Dental Studio, P.C. Today, February 25th @ 5PM and Smile!
Join Dr. M. Edmond, DDS, at the Grand Opening celebration of Elevation Dental Studio, P.C., at 5:00pm and from 6-8pm for light refreshments.