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COVID-19: School Board, Budget Votes Delayed COVID-19: School Board, Budget Votes Delayed
Covid-19: School Board, Budget Votes Delayed School board elections and votes on district budgets have been pushed nearly two weeks due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order this week regarding the temporary suspension and modification of laws relating to the disaster emergency response to the virus. The order states that “any school board, library board, or village election scheduled to take place in April or May of 2020 is hereby postponed until at least June 1, 2020, and subject to further directive as to the timing, location or manner of voting for such elections.” No s…

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by Zak Failla
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Who Did You Vote For On Election Day In Westchester? Who Did You Vote For On Election Day In Westchester?
Who Did You Vote For On Election Day In Westchester? Many local municipalities held elections for town supervisors, village and city mayors, council members and judges on Tuesday, Nov. 5.  Westchester County legislators also were up for re-election. Several towns had local propositions on their ballots. For expanded coverage of politics, schools and lifestyle, visit Daily Voice Plus With the onset of "early voting" in New York state, registered voters were able to cast votes since Friday, Oct. 26. Additional details about candidates on the ballot can be found by clicking here.  Towns and Villages Across Westchester, Democrats enj…

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by Jon Craig
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Cuomo Wants To Move NY Presidential Primary From April To 'Prime' February Date, Reports Say Cuomo Wants To Move NY Presidential Primary From April To 'Prime' February Date, Reports Say
Cuomo Wants To Move NY Presidential Primary From April To 'Prime' February Date, Reports Say Governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly pushing to “upend the presidential primary calendar” by having voters head to the polls in February rather than April. If Cuomo makes the decision to veto a bill that would set the presidential primary to Tuesday, April 28, it would occur just a few weeks after the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, which are considered to be “pivotal.” Cuomo may also approve of moving New York’s legislative primaries for state Senate and Assembly, currently scheduled for June 23, 2020, to coincide with a February presidential primary. However, officials say that …

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by Valerie Musson
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New Poll: Here's What NYers Think About Cuomo Seeking Fourth Term New Poll: Here's What NYers Think About Cuomo Seeking Fourth Term
New Poll: Here's What NYers Think About Cuomo Seeking Fourth Term Though New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s approval rating is at its highest in nearly a year and a half, the majority of Empire State residents don’t support the governor chasing a fourth term in office, according to a new Siena poll. Cuomo has a 52 percent favorability rating, against a 42 percent disapproval rating - the highest since March last year - but by a 58-37 margin, voters said that Cuomo should not run for a fourth term. “Voters give Cuomo his best favorability rating in more than a year. He’s viewed favorably by two-thirds of Democrats and New York City voters. He is close to break-…

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by Zak Failla
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Bill Granting Drivers Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants Approved By State Assembly Bill Granting Drivers Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants Approved By State Assembly
Bill Granting Drivers Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants Approved By State Assembly The State Assembly approved a bill to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain drivers licenses. Before it can become law, the bill must pass the state Senate, where it is expected to be met with resistance and skepticism, including from some moderate Democrats. During a floor debate before the vote on Wednesday, June 12, Republican assemblymen said the legislation might open a "back door" for criminals and even terrorists to obtain documents. “I understand the chances of a terrorist invading our security measures are slim, and we would desirably want them to be so to not have repeat of Sep…

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by Jon Craig
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Some Village Elections This Week In Westchester, Putnam: Here's A Rundown Some Village Elections This Week In Westchester, Putnam: Here's A Rundown
Some Village Elections This Week In Westchester, Putnam: Here's A Rundown Residents in 15 Westchester County and Putnam County villages will head to the polls o make their votes to elect mayors, trustees and local judges. On Tuesday, March 19, voters will head to the polls to make their selections. Petitions for potential candidates were due last month, with some being challenged in court.  Elections will be uncontested in Briarcliff Manor, Bronxville, Buchanan, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Larchmont, Pelham Manor, Pleasantville, Rye Brook, Scarsdale and Sleepy Hollow. There will be contested elections in Port Chester, Pelham, Tuckahoe and Nelsonv…

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by Zak Failla
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Politics Expert From Pace Previews Mid-Term Elections Politics Expert From Pace Previews Mid-Term Elections
Politics Expert From Pace Previews Mid-Term Elections Mimi Rocah, a former federal prosecutor, TV commentator and Distinguished Fellow in Criminal Justice at Pace Law School will be a featured speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 31 when Pace University hosts The Business Council of Westchester’s Political Leadership Series: "Red Wave, Blue Wave: The 2018 Mid-Term Elections." Frequently featured on MSNBC and NBC as a legal analyst, Rocah has appeared on All in With Chris Hayes, The Rachel Maddow Show, The 11th Hour, Hardball, The Last Word and other television news shows to discuss a range of topics including President Trump’s immigrant ban, th…

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by Jon Craig
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Joe Biden Calls Hudson Valley 'One Of Most Beautiful Parts Of World' In Campaign Rally Here Joe Biden Calls Hudson Valley 'One Of Most Beautiful Parts Of World' In Campaign Rally Here
Joe Biden Calls Hudson Valley 'One Of Most Beautiful Parts Of World' In Campaign Rally Here Former Vice President Joe Biden called the Hudson Valley “one of the most beautiful parts of the world,” on Friday. Biden was in the area on Friday with Democratic Congressional candidate Antonio Delgado for a “get out the vote” rally in Kingston. “No, for real,” he continued as the crowd applauded. “Now let’s worry about 2018.” Biden discussed the divide in the country, stating that “basic American values are being shredded by the alt-right by people in this administration who put their own interest before these ideals. They are amassing power and choosing party over values. “It’s about d…

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by Zak Failla
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Meet Elected Officials: 'Coffee & Conversation With George & John,' Veterans Pancake Breakfast Meet Elected Officials: 'Coffee & Conversation With George & John,' Veterans Pancake Breakfast
Meet Elected Officials: 'Coffee & Conversation With George & John,' Veterans Pancake Breakfast Westchester County Executive George Latimer is carrying on a tradition he was well-known for as a state lawmaker. The Democrat from Rye will meet local residents along with county Board of Legislators Minority Leader John Testa, a Republican from Peekskill, for a bipartisan "coffee and conversation" at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Earlier on Saturday, state Sen. Terrence Murphy, a Republican from Yorktown, plans to meet veterans during a pancake breakfast in Thornwood. Coffee and snacks are on George and John's tab during the Town Hall-style gathering at The Factoria at Charles …

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by Jon Craig
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Debate Night: Here's When To Watch Lone Cuomo-Molinaro One-On-One Clash Debate Night: Here's When To Watch Lone Cuomo-Molinaro One-On-One Clash
Debate Night: Here's When To Watch Lone Cuomo-Molinaro One-On-One Clash In case you missed earlier previews about the first and probably only televised debate between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican challenger Marc Molinaro before the Nov. 6 election, a delayed tape version airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 on WCBS-TV (Channel 2). Spoiler alert. Video clips of the debate between the Democratic governor from New Castle and Dutchess County executive have been posted on Twitter by WCBS. The two candidates' met in WCBS studios at 1:30 p.m. The governor had landed on the front page of The New York Post for four days straight pictured in a chicken suit for failing to…

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by Jon Craig
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Working Families Party Withdraws Nixon Ballot Line, Backs Incumbent Gov. Cuomo Working Families Party Withdraws Nixon Ballot Line, Backs Incumbent Gov. Cuomo
Working Families Party Withdraws Nixon Ballot Line, Backs Incumbent Gov. Cuomo Good news for Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Potentially bad news for the future of the Working Families Party. The WFP nominated Cuomo of New Castle for re-election on Wednesday night after he defeated the third party's endorsed candidate, actor Cynthia Nixon, in the Sept. 13 primary. But the last-minute maneuver puts the party, founded as an alliance between leftwing activists and some unions, at risk: It needs 50,000 votes on Nov. 6 to retain its line on New York state ballots for the next four years. The party voted to place Cuomo and his running mate, Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, on the WFP ballot…

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by Jon Craig
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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…

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by Jon Craig