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Mondaire Jones Holds Big Lead In Race To Take Over Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat Mondaire Jones Holds Big Lead In Race To Take Over Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat
Mondaire Jones Holds Big Lead In Race To Take Over Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat Early voting results are in, and Mondaire Jones has taken a commanding lead to take over longtime Congresswoman Nita Lowey's seat in the 17th District. New York’s 17th District includes most of Westchester, and all of Rockland County. Lowey, who announced last year that she would be stepping down, was elected to Congress in 1989. As of Wednesday, June 24, Jones had picked up 13,625 votes (44 percent), according to the Board of Elections. No other candidate has garnered more than 20 percent of the vote: Adam Schleifer: 6,253 (20 percent); Sen. David Carlucci: 3,958 (13 percent); Evelyn …
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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One Republican Candidate, 11 Democrats In 2020 Race For Open Westchester Congressional Seat One Republican Candidate, 11 Democrats In 2020 Race For Open Westchester Congressional Seat
One Republican Candidate, 11 Democrats In 2020 Race For Open Westchester Congressional Seat One Republican candidate has publicly stepped forward to run for U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey's 17th District Congressional seat being vacated at the end of 2020. And even that lone Republican, businessman Josh Eisen of Harrison, has remained elusive so far. He's created an online campaign website and social media pages and filled out a Ballotpedia survey—among early indicators of his interest in the district that Lowey, a Democrat also from Harrison, has represented for more than three decades.  Eisen has raised more than $600,000, a campaign spokesman said on Wednesday, Jan. 22, believed to …
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Another Candidate Joins Crowded Democratic Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat Another Candidate Joins Crowded Democratic Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat
Another Candidate Joins Crowded Democratic Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat The field of candidates interested in running for U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey's congressional seat in Westchester and Rockland counties continues to grow. On Thursday, Dec. 19, Westchester County Legislator and Democratic Majority Leader Catherine Parker of Rye announced her candidacy for Congress. Parker officially launched her campaign at an environmentally friendly house being renovated in Ossining.  “This building is emblematic of my commitment to the environment,” Parker said, “a home that can create as much energy as it uses. We have started down this path in Westch…
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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…
Who Wants To Run For U.S. Congress? Who Wants To Run For U.S. Congress?
Who Wants To Run For U.S. Congress? Countdown, engines on, toward June 2020. The field of candidates interested in running for U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey's congressional seat in Westchester and Rockland counties continues to widen. Lowey, 82, of Harrison announced her retirement on Oct. 10. After serving 31 years, Lowey now chairs the powerful House Appropriations Committee as a senior member of Congress. There are three announced Democratic candidates for the 17th Congressional District seat: state Sen. David Carlucci, state Assemblyman David Buchwald and attorney Mondaire-Jones.  For expanded coverage of polit…
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10-Plus Candidates Consider Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat 10-Plus Candidates Consider Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat
10-Plus Candidates Consider Primary Race For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat Politically speaking, 2020 is creeping into 2019.  The field of candidates interested in running for U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey's congressional seat in Westchester and Rockland counties is growing weekly. Lowey, 82, of Harrison announced her retirement on Oct. 10 after serving 31 years. She now chairs the House Appropriations Committee. There are three announced Democratic candidates for the 17th Congressional District seat. And there are at least five additional Democrats and two Republicans rounding up supporters and campaign cash for June 23, 2020 primary races. (Early voting begins …
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VIDEO: Democratic Field Widens For Westchester Rep. Nita Lowey's Vacated Congressional Seat VIDEO: Democratic Field Widens For Westchester Rep. Nita Lowey's Vacated Congressional Seat
Video: Democratic Field Widens For Westchester Rep. Nita Lowey's Vacated Congressional Seat The list of Democrats seeking U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey's congressional seat continues to grow. State Sen. David Carlucci announced his interest in running on Monday, Oct. 21. Carlucci represents part of Westchester and Rockland counties that comprise the 38th Senate District. His announcement can be watched by clicking here or on the photo above.  Carlucci,, 38, became the third Democrat to announce his candidacy for the 17th Congressional District this week, a seat that will open up after next year's retirement of Lowey after 31 years in Congress. In Monday's speech about his decision to…
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Chelsea Clinton Rules Out Congressional Run For Nita Lowey Seat -- For Now Chelsea Clinton Rules Out Congressional Run For Nita Lowey Seat -- For Now
Chelsea Clinton Rules Out Congressional Run For Nita Lowey Seat -- For Now Chelsea Clinton will not run for the congressional district in most of Westchester and all of Rockland being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, she told The View on Wednesday, Oct. 16. “I’m not considering running for Congresswoman Lowey’s seat,” she said. “I understand why people are asking and some people have been asking me some version of this question literally forever.” However, the so-called First Daughter did not rule out running for elected office someday. Her parents, Hillary and former President Bill Clinton, live in Chappaqua.  “I don’t know, but right now the answe…
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Buchwald Bid For Lowey's Congressional Seat Sets Up State Assembly Race Buchwald Bid For Lowey's Congressional Seat Sets Up State Assembly Race
Buchwald Bid For Lowey's Congressional Seat Sets Up State Assembly Race State Assemblyman David Buchwald became the second Democrat to announce his candidacy for the 17th Congressional District this week, a seat that will open up after next year's retirement of U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey. Buchwald's run for Congress sets up an open race for his 93rd Assembly District seat next year. Buchwald, 40, is in his fourth two-year term representing the 93rd District, which includes the towns of Bedford, Harrison, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, New Castle, North Castle, North Salem, Pound Ridge and the City of White Plains. In a video announcement accompanied by his wife, Lara, Buc…
Cuomo Signs Bill Allowing US Congress To Access Trump's NY Tax Returns Cuomo Signs Bill Allowing US Congress To Access Trump's NY Tax Returns
Cuomo Signs Bill Allowing US Congress To Access Trump's NY Tax Returns Legislation that would give the United States Congress access to President Donald Trump's New York state tax returns was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday, July 8. "This bill gives Congress the ability to fulfill its Constitutional responsibilities, strengthen our democratic system and ensure that no one is above the law," Cuomo said. "Tax secrecy is paramount — the exception being for bona fide investigative and law enforcement purposes." The bill requires New York officials to release tax returns of public officials that have been requested by congressional tax-related commit…
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Imperfect Storm: Why Westchester's 50-Year-Old Interstates Are Crumbling Imperfect Storm: Why Westchester's 50-Year-Old Interstates Are Crumbling
Imperfect Storm: Why Westchester's 50-Year-Old Interstates Are Crumbling You drive them daily, and perhaps even slide off them. The busiest, fastest routes through Westchester County are considered by some engineering experts to be the most dangerous. Here's why: Parkways, highways, state routes, interstates and some county roads were built in the 1960s using a mix of concrete and large dolomite-type stones. Over time, the pavement becomes worn out and the stone aggregates become polished, leaving a reduced friction-type surface that ponds with water during storms. The most hazardous concrete routes include: -- A high-speed stretch of Interstate-684 betwe…
NY Lawmakers Vote To Release Trump's State Tax Returns To Congress NY Lawmakers Vote To Release Trump's State Tax Returns To Congress
NY Lawmakers Vote To Release Trump's State Tax Returns To Congress New York State lawmakers are one step closer to gaining access to President Donald Trump’s state tax returns. The New York State Assembly passed legislation on Wednesday, May 22 which would amend the law to allow the state Department of Taxation and Finance to release the tax returns of elected officials. The bill is expected to be signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo later this month if it also passes in the Senate. It was approved by an 85-49 vote in the Assembly. The legislation only applies to state returns, not federal returns, which have also been at the center of the battle between …
League Of Women Voters Cancels Candidate Forum In Westchester League Of Women Voters Cancels Candidate Forum In Westchester
League Of Women Voters Cancels Candidate Forum In Westchester The League of Women Voters of White Plains has canceled a candidates forum for contestants in the state Assembly District 93 election planned for Tuesday, Oct. 23.  Incumbent Democrat David Buchwald accepted the League’s invitation to participate in the LWV forum.  Buchwald's Republican Party challenger, John Nuculovic, did not respond to invitations to participate by the League’s deadline. “The Candidates Forums are a key element of the League’s mission to promote an informed and engaged electorate. They are opportunities for voters to learn about who will be on their ballots. So when a c…
Area Residents Welcome New Apartments At Historic Reader's Digest Site Area Residents Welcome New Apartments At Historic Reader's Digest Site
Area Residents Welcome New Apartments At Historic Reader's Digest Site Ginny Enright, 85, has lived in Chappaqua for the past 54 years.  Now, Enright is one of the first residents of Chappaqua Crossing Apartments. Her friend of over 50 years just moved in, too. "I was ready to sell my house and not have the responsibilities and it seemed ideal to be able to come here, where I would be in the same town and be able to use the same facilities as I had been using," said Enright, who works at the Chappaqua Public Library. "It's a wonderful addition to the town." Enright added that it's been "fun and exciting" to watch the progress tak…
Latimer Announces Refurbishment Plan For Miller House In North White Plains Latimer Announces Refurbishment Plan For Miller House In North White Plains
Latimer Announces Refurbishment Plan For Miller House In North White Plains Joined by state legislators, local lawmakers and Miller House advocates, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced on Thursday, April 26 county plans to refurbish and upgrade the historic Elijah Miller House site in North White Plains.  The house was used during the Revolutionary War by General George Washington as a headquarters command post during the Battle of White Plains.  Before falling into disrepair, the site was used as a public museum. The nearly $2 million project will provide for repairs as well as construction of a new visitors’ center for students and residents t…
State Of The Art Improvements Planned For White Plains Metro-North Station State Of The Art Improvements Planned For White Plains Metro-North Station
State Of The Art Improvements Planned For White Plains Metro-North Station Metro-North Railroad on Friday, March 30, announced that a full-scale renewal project that will bring state of the art improvements to the White Plains station is underway. The project will give Metro-North customers a reimagined station, one that’s more accessible to all, safer, easier to navigate, and technologically up-to-date.  The White Plains station has the third highest ridership in the Metro-North system, second only to Stamford and Grand Central Terminal. The revitalized White Plains station will have a more customer friendly focus, making commuting easier and more pleasant for…
Call For 'Stiff Penalties' Vs. Utility Companies Made By County Legislators Call For 'Stiff Penalties' Vs. Utility Companies Made By County Legislators
Call For 'Stiff Penalties' Vs. Utility Companies Made By County Legislators The Westchester County Board of Legislators is urging the New York State Public Service Commission to impose stiff financial penalties on Consolidated Edison and New York State Electric and Gas for the companies’ response to the March storms that left thousands of Westchester residents without power, many for a week or more. In a letter signed by all the Legislators and sent on Tuesday, March 27 to Public Service Commission Chairman John B. Rhodes, the county Board asked for “significant financial penalties” to be imposed on the companies for their “inadequate preparation and response” to th…
County Leaders Promise Action Against Utility Companies After Power Outages County Leaders Promise Action Against Utility Companies After Power Outages
County Leaders Promise Action Against Utility Companies After Power Outages Westchester County Executive George Latimer and state Assemblyman David Buchwald pledged during a Monday news conference to pressure the region's utility companies to enhance their ability to restore electricity after storms. Latimer and Buchwald, D-White Plains. hosted a meeting at the County Center on Friday that attracted about 70 leaders to forge a unified response to the extended power outages the county experienced after four major winter storms in March. The meeting culminated with a plan to collect and compile feedback from the municipalities and government offices to evaluate speci…