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Norwalk, CT
News
Norwalk City Meeting On Zoom Disrupted By Antisemitic, Racist Remarks, Officials Say
Alleged racist and antisemitic remarks made during a city meeting on Zoom are being investigated by police in Fairfield County and have caused an outcry by the mayor and other officials. The incident took place in Norwalk on Tuesday, Jan. 16 during the public comment period of the meeting of the Ordinance Committee which was discussing a redistricting ordinance, the sale of city property, and blight prevention. "I unequivocally condemn these ignorant, racist individuals for their anti-semitic, racist statements made during last night's Ordinance Committee meeting," sai…
Norwalk, CT
Politics
Styrofoam Ban Approved For Norwalk
Styrofoam packing will soon be a thing of the past for one of Fairfield County’s largest cities. In an effort to aid the environment, the Common Council voted unanimously this week to ban styrofoam in Norwalk, effective as of April 22, 2020. According to studies, styrofoam is responsible for approximately 30 percent of all landfill volume nationwide and 20 percent of the litter in bodies of water. The chemicals used to make styrofoam have also been linked to cancer and neurological issues in humans. In Norwalk, the new ordinance will ban retailers from serving, selling, distributing or pro…
Armonk, NY
Politics
Here Are Northern Westchester's Primary Election Results
There were a dozen-and-a-half primary elections held across Westchester on Tuesday, June 25. Here's a rundown of the unofficial results in area races, according to the county Board of Elections: County Court Judge Four Democratic Party candidates ran for two Westchester County Court Judge spots on the Nov. 5 ballot. Melissa A. Loehr and Robert J. Prisco led the other two Democrats, Alexander Eisemann and Michael L. Tawil. Loehr received more than 17,100 votes countywide (35 percent) to Prisco's 12,018 votes (25 percent) in unofficial returns. The losing candidates each receiv…
White Plains, NY
Real Estate
Hundreds Of New Apartments Proposed For 1133 Westchester Avenue
Developers in Westchester have announced a proposal to create more than 300 apartments in Westchester. Officials announced the proposal to the Common Council late last month. The plan would create 303 apartments in a commercial complex that already includes a daycare center and other businesses on Westchester Avenue in White Plains. Of the 303 proposed units, 10 percent would be deemed affordable, and the building would include solar energy options. According to reports, the development would not require any zoning changes and construction could begin as soon as next year. The proposal cal…
Peekskill, NY
Politics
Peekskill Council Looking To Fill Vacancy
PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Interesting in serving on the Peekskill Common Council? The election of Andre Rainey to Mayor of Peekskill as created a vacancy on the council. The current council is looking to appoint someone to fill his spot. Prospective politicians must reside in the City of Peekskill, a be registered voter and have lived in the city for a minimum of three years. Resumes and cover letters should be sent by Friday, Jan. 26 to the mayor's office via e-mail at
[email protected]
or by mail to Mayor Andre Rainey, 840 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. The term will run until El…
