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Chris Burdick

Mt. Kisco, NY
Business
Food Hall Gets Liquor License In Mount Kisco Thanks To Amended Legislation Food Hall Gets Liquor License In Mount Kisco Thanks To Amended Legislation
Food Hall Gets Liquor License In Mount Kisco Thanks To Amended Legislation Thanks to the efforts of lawmakers, a Northern Westchester eatery that had been unable to get a liquor license for years because of its proximity to a church can finally serve drinks.  Since opening in February 2016, Mount Kisco's Exit 4 Food Hall, located at 153 East Main St., had been trying to secure a state liquor license. However, co-owner Isi Albanese was unable to do so for years because the eatery was located within 200 feet of a local church.  This posed a problem, as New York state law prohibited issuing liquor licenses to establishments within 200 feet of a house o…

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by Ben Crnic
Lewisboro, NY
News
$6.5M To Go Toward Repaving Route 35 In Bedford, Lewisboro $6.5M To Go Toward Repaving Route 35 In Bedford, Lewisboro
$6.5M To Go Toward Repaving Route 35 In Bedford, Lewisboro State officials have revealed that an extensive repaving project will soon improve conditions on a busy stretch of a main route in Northern Westchester.  In an announcement on Friday, May 10, New York State Sen. Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Chris Burdick revealed a $6.5 million resurfacing and paving project has started on a stretch of Route 35. The project will center on improving conditions on the 5.9-mile stretch of Route 35 between Route 22 in Bedford and Mead Street in Lewisboro. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul, the construction will include milling the roadway's existing pave…

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by Ben Crnic
Lewisboro, NY
News
'Safe Modern Play': Construction To Begin On New Inclusive Playground In Lewisboro 'Safe Modern Play': Construction To Begin On New Inclusive Playground In Lewisboro
'Safe Modern Play': Construction To Begin On New Inclusive Playground In Lewisboro A town in Northern Westchester will soon feature an inclusive playground specifically designed for children with differing physical and emotional needs.  On Tuesday, Oct 25, the official groundbreaking was held for the Lewisboro Playground Improvement Project, which is meant to create a "safe modern play space for children of all ages and abilities," according to the project's website.  The new playground, to be located at the Lewisboro Town Park at 1079 Route 35, will also feature an area meant for older children that will provide opportunities for "more advanced play," the …

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by Ben Crnic
Albany, NY
News
NY, CT Lawmakers Vow To Legally Shield Those Seeking Abortions NY, CT Lawmakers Vow To Legally Shield Those Seeking Abortions
NY, CT Lawmakers Vow To Legally Shield Those Seeking Abortions Lawmakers in New York and Connecticut are vowing to protect those seeking abortions from potential legal trouble that could arise from states with more restrictive laws. Responding to the leaked draft opinion hinting that the Supreme Court may soon strike down Roe V. Wade, New York State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi called on lawmakers to pass a bill under consideration that would legally shield those who travel to New York for reproductive or gender affirming healthcare. “New York must hold strong as a safe haven for people seeking to exercise their rights. This bill will help protect anyone who…

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by Michael Mashburn
Bedford, NY
Politics
Meet Civil Rights Lawyer From White Plains Running For Hudson Valley Assembly District 93 Meet Civil Rights Lawyer From White Plains Running For Hudson Valley Assembly District 93
Meet Civil Rights Lawyer From White Plains Running For Hudson Valley Assembly District 93 A civil rights attorney who has fought against racial injustice for 20 years is running for State Assembly in the Hudson Valley district 93.  Jeremiah Frei-Pearson is running to replace David Buchwald, who is now running for Congress in New York's 17th District. Frei-Pearson is running against Mark Jaffe, Chris Burdick, Alex E. Roithmayr and Kristen P. Browde.  The 93rd Assembly District includes Bedford, Harrison, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, New Castle, North Castle, North Salem, Pound Ridge and about half of White Plains. "I’ve spent my entire career fighting for ordinary peop…

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by Donna Christopher
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Chappaqua TV Anchor, Bedford Supervisor Among Early Candidates Vying For State Assembly Seat Chappaqua TV Anchor, Bedford Supervisor Among Early Candidates Vying For State Assembly Seat
Chappaqua TV Anchor, Bedford Supervisor Among Early Candidates Vying For State Assembly Seat Bedford Supervisor Chris Burdick and Kristen Browde, a Chappaqua attorney and former network TV anchor, are the latest to join a crowded field of candidates running for the 93rd Assembly District.  Other Westchester residents previously announcing their candidacy for Assemblyman David Buchwald's seat include White Plains atrorney Jeremiah Frei Pearson, activist Richard Payne, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce President Mark Jaffe and Alex Roithmayr, who is Buchwald's chief of staff. In October, Buchwald announced his intention to run for U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey's congressiona…

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by Jon Craig
Bedford, NY
News
Police On Alert After Discovery Of New White Supremacist Flyers In Bedford Police On Alert After Discovery Of New White Supremacist Flyers In Bedford
Police On Alert After Discovery Of New White Supremacist Flyers In Bedford Police and local law enforcement agencies in Northern Westchester are on high alert as a white supremacist group continues posting rhetoric in the area. Identity Evropa first made news in Westchester in July last year, when recruitment posters were hung in Croton-on-Hudson, including several near the Croton-Harmon High School and area middle schools. In November, they were back, posting stickers outside a post office in Montrose, near the popular Montrose Deli. The white supremacy group made its first showing of the New Year this week,  posting stickers on signs in Katonah, pinning a f…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
Politics
Mayer Wins Westchester State Senate Seat In Special Election Mayer Wins Westchester State Senate Seat In Special Election
Mayer Wins Westchester State Senate Seat In Special Election Democratic Assembly Member Shelley Mayer defeated Republican Jillian Killian in a special election Tuesday for the state senate seat in the 37th district vacated by George Latimer, who was elected Westchester County Executive.  Mayer led by 16 points with 90 percent of the precincts reported late Tuesday night. The 37th Senate District covers the cities of New Rochelle, Rye, White Plains, Yonkers and the towns of Bedford, Harrison, Mamaroneck, North Castle, Rye, Eastchester. A Yonkers resident who represents the 90th district, Mayer won the nomination over West Harrison resident Mark Jaffe…

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by Daily Voice
Yonkers, NY
Politics
Democrats Nominate Assemblywoman Mayer For State Senate Seat Democrats Nominate Assemblywoman Mayer For State Senate Seat
Democrats Nominate Assemblywoman Mayer For State Senate Seat WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer is looking to move on up. Mayer was nominated by Democrats Tuesday night to run for the state senate seat in the 37th district recently vacated by George Latimer, who was elected Westchester County Executive. A date for a special election has not yet been  A Yonkers resident who represents the 90th district, Mayer won the nomination over West Harrison resident Mark Jaffe, teacher Kat Brezler, and Bedford Supervisor Chris Burdick. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano dropped out before a nominee was chosen. "Now, more than ever before, we need unit…

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by Sam Barron
New Rochelle, NY
Politics
Latimer's Vacant Senate Seat: What's Next? Latimer's Vacant Senate Seat: What's Next?
Latimer's Vacant Senate Seat: What's Next? There is one less state senator in New York. With George Latimer (D-Rye) being sworn in as Westchester County Executive, he resigned his senate seat, which represents the 37th district. Gov. Andrew Cuomo must now set a date for a special election. Four Democrats have announced their candidacy: Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, West Harrison resident Mark Jaffe, teacher Kat Brezler and Bedford Supervisor Chris Burdick. Democrats will choose their nominee on Jan. 9. On the Republican side, only Sarmad Khojasteh, a Bedford attorney, has announced his candidacy. Brezler sent out a statement Tuesd…

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by Sam Barron
Yonkers, NY
Politics
Spano Drops Out Of Senate Race Spano Drops Out Of Senate Race
Spano Drops Out Of Senate Race YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano will not be running for state senate. Spano, a Democrat, who announced his candidacy last month to represent the 37th district in the seat left vacant by George Latimer's ascension to Westchester County Executive, dropped out of the race Thursday. The Democrats will be announcing their nominee on Jan. 9 at the Westchester County Center, which caused Spano to withdraw. "That leaves little time to reach out to the 600 district leaders," Spano said. "The new timing favors candidates who announced early and who have been working the dist…

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by Sam Barron