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Temporary Restraining Order Granted To Prevent Hotel From Housing Migrants In Hudson Valley Temporary Restraining Order Granted To Prevent Hotel From Housing Migrants In Hudson Valley
Temporary Restraining Order Granted To Prevent Hotel From Housing Migrants In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley hotel will not be able to accept a busload of migrants and asylum seekers sent by New York City under a temporary restraining order granted late Tuesday, May 9. The request was granted by Rockland Supreme Court Judge Christine D'Alessio at the request of Orangetown officials, said Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny during a press conference on Wednesday, May 10.  Under the order, the hotel's permits and certificate of occupancy do not permit the business to house migrants for up to four months. The restraining order was sought after town officials found that the O…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations
Cuomo Says He Won't Resign In First News Briefing Since Three Sexual Harassment Allegations An emotional. Andrew Cuomo was apologetic during his first public appearance since three allegations of sexual harassment were made public in the past week, but said he won't resign. Cuomo said that he was “embarrassed,” “feels awful,” and “felt bad for making anyone uncomfortable,” though he was adamant that he “never touched anyone inappropriately.” “I fully support a woman’s right to come forward. And I think it should be encouraged in every way,” Cuomo said on Wednesday, March 3 following a COVID-19 briefing in Albany. “I now understand that I acted in a way that made people feel uncom…

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by Zak Failla
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Latimer Family Owes Nearly $42,000 In Property Taxes Latimer Family Owes Nearly $42,000 In Property Taxes
Latimer Family Owes Nearly $42,000 In Property Taxes This story has been updated. County Executive George Latimer's wife owes nearly $42,000 in county, city and school taxes on the estate, according to public records. Robin Latimer's mother, Alice Phelps, resided at 60 Roosevelt Ave. in Rye, a home that Latimer's wife inherited after her death. In these public records, Robin Phelps Latimer is listed as owner of the property -- and owes at least $35,531 in Rye City School District taxes for six years dating back to 2012; 6,053 in city taxes plus some penalties for three years; and $5,814 in county taxes for two years. Latimer relea…

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by Jon Craig
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Key Things To Know About Westchester's Proposed 2019 Budget Key Things To Know About Westchester's Proposed 2019 Budget
Key Things To Know About Westchester's Proposed 2019 Budget It's still subject to review and approval by the county Board of Legislators, but Westchester County Executive George Latimer has proposed his annual spending plan for 2019. The $1.94 billion budget maintains vital county government services, leaves the "rainy day" emergency fund intact and stays within the state-mandated tax cap. Delivering on last year's promise to "move Westchester," the Democrat from Rye released his first operating budget.  “I am proud to present this budget to Westchester taxpayers and the Board of Legislators – my partner in responsible government," Latimer sai…

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by Jon Craig