White Plains, NY
Politics
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
White Plains, NY
Politics
Widow Of Slain NYPD Officer Calls On Cuomo To Debate GOP Challenger Molinaro Widow Of Slain NYPD Officer Calls On Cuomo To Debate GOP Challenger Molinaro
Widow Of Slain Nypd Officer Calls On Cuomo To Debate GOP Challenger Molinaro The widow of murdered New York City Police Officer Joseph Piagentini, whose assassin was given early release and voting rights by Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier this year, called out Cuomo on national television on Monday, Oct. 15 for refusing to debate his opponent, the Republican county executive of Dutchess County. "I would like to see you debate Marc Molinaro," Diane Piagentini said to Cuomo on "Fox & Friends."  A clip of Piagentini’s challenge to the governor from New Castle is available by clicking here. NYPD Officer Piagentini was one of three officers murdered by…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Politics
Latimer Says County Faces 'Fiscal Mess' Due To $32 Million Budget Deficit Latimer Says County Faces 'Fiscal Mess' Due To $32 Million Budget Deficit
Latimer Says County Faces 'Fiscal Mess' Due To $32 Million Budget Deficit This story has been updated. County Executive George Latimer said that as anticipated, Westchester's operating budget has a deficit of more than $32 million. Latimer, a Democrat from Rye, said on Tuesday, June 26 that he inherited shaky financial conditions former County Executive Rob Astorino of Mount Pleasant. Latimer said: "Our Administration took office on Jan. 1, 2018; we have inherited this 2017 deficit from the prior Administration, and it negatively impacts our current 2018 budget, and projections for the 2019 budget which will be in preparation beginning this summer." W…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Politics
Turnout Seen As Key For Westchester State Senate Special Election Turnout Seen As Key For Westchester State Senate Special Election
Turnout Seen As Key For Westchester State Senate Special Election Turnout is typically very low in even the hardest-fought special elections, in part because voters simply don't expect polling places to be open in April.  But both sides in the Westchester Senate race are optimistic that people will come out to vote on Tuesday, April 24. The race to fill George Latimer's vacant state Senate seat is the highest-profile race among the 11 legislative special elections to be decided statewide. Turnout is important beyond its role in determining whether Rye Republican Julie Killian or Democratic Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer of Yonkers wins the seat vacated after…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Politics
Early Poll Shows Who NY Voters Favor In Cuomo-Nixon Race Early Poll Shows Who NY Voters Favor In Cuomo-Nixon Race
Early Poll Shows Who NY Voters Favor In Cuomo-Nixon Race There's plenty of time to go, of course, but the first indication of how the June Democratic gubernatorial primary may turn out is now in. Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle enjoys a commanding 47 percentage point lead over actress Cynthia Nixon. However, his lead narrows substantially among the most enthusiastic voters, according to the NBC 4 New York/Marist Poll. Cuomo leads Nixon of New York City by 68 to 21 percent among registered voters, according to the poll released on Thursday, April 12. Among voters who consider themselves "highly enthusiastic" to vote in the primary, Cuo…

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by Jon Craig
Rye, NY
Lifestyle
Playland Management Deal Under New Review By Westchester County Legislators Playland Management Deal Under New Review By Westchester County Legislators
Playland Management Deal Under New Review By Westchester County Legislators Playland's modernization -- a priority project of former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino -- is now back under the microscope of the county Board of Legislators, which previously challenged the management contract with Standard Amusements. The historic, county-owned park in Rye has been managed by Harrison native Nicholas Singer, founder of Standard Amusements, for the past year. He was not immediately available for comment. The contract between the county and Standard Amusements was signed in 2016 by Astorino. New County Executive George Latimer of Rye has said that his administra…

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by Jon Craig
Armonk, NY
Politics
Sex And The State House? Cynthia Nixon Announces Cuomo Primary Challenge Sex And The State House? Cynthia Nixon Announces Cuomo Primary Challenge
Sex And The State House? Cynthia Nixon Announces Cuomo Primary Challenge Is Nixon the one? That remains to be seen, but actress Cynthia Nixon, who starred in the HBO hit show “Sex and the City,” officially announced on Monday that she is launching a Democratic primary challenge to Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the 2018 gubernatorial race in New York. "Together, we can win this fight," Nixon said on her newly launched website, CynthiaforNewYork.com. Nixon announced her candidacy on Twitter, in a post that included a link to a two-minute video which ends with her aboard the train, with the last words spoken being, "Next Stop: Albany." "I’m runnin…

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by Joe Lombardi
Poughkeepsie, NY
Politics
Molinaro Wins Republican Straw Poll As Favorite For GOP Governor's Nod Molinaro Wins Republican Straw Poll As Favorite For GOP Governor's Nod
Molinaro Wins Republican Straw Poll As Favorite For GOP Governor's Nod A straw poll of New York state Republicans favors Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro over state Sen. John DeFrancisco of Syracuse as their preferred candidate for governor.Meanwhile, the Empire Report, in this story, quotes sources close to Molinaro saying he popular 42-year-old politician is definitely running against Gov. Andrew Cuomo this year. David Catalfamo, a spokesman for Molinaro, said: “Marc is deeply grateful and humbled by the support, there will be no formal announcement today.” At the request of Republican Party leaders from around the state, Molinaro went  to Saratoga to…

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by Jon Craig
Poughkeepsie, NY
Politics
Molinaro Now Reconsidering Gubernatorial Run Molinaro Now Reconsidering Gubernatorial Run
Molinaro Now Reconsidering Gubernatorial Run Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is reconsidering a run for governor this year, according to media reports.Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, who lost a challenge to Gov. Mario Cuomo four years ago, ruled out a repeat run after losing to George Latimer in the fall. Molinaro, 42, told the Poughkeepsie Journal on Wednesday in this article, that he may run. Dutchess County's executive since 2012, Molinaro previously served five years in the state Assembly. He also served as the mayor of Tivoli. Cuomo of New Castle, meanwhile, is considered a likely Democratic challenger to Pre…

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by Jon Craig
Rye, NY
Politics
It's Killian Against Mayer In Special Election For Latimer's Senate Seat It's Killian Against Mayer In Special Election For Latimer's Senate Seat
It's Killian Against Mayer In Special Election For Latimer's Senate Seat Former Rye councilwoman Julie Killian will make a second attempt at the 37th District Senate seat vacated by George Latimer when he became Westchester County executive. Killian, who ran an unsuccessful challenge to Latimer in 2016 will face Democratic Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer of Yonkers during a special election on April 24. Republican Party members chose Killian, who served six years as a Rye city councilwoman, over former Yonkers inspector general Dan Schorr of White Plains during a small GOP convention at Westchester Manor on Wednesday. The Senate seat has been vacant since Latimer t…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Politics
What A New County Executive Means For Westchester Business What A New County Executive Means For Westchester Business
What A New County Executive Means For Westchester Business Business leaders said they are optimistic about the future of Westchester County under the leadership of George Latimer as its chief executive officer. "The new county executive is committed to a positive business environment in Westchester, so we're very encouraged about that,'' said Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of the Business Council of Westchester. "I think there will be a continued focus on sustainability,'' Gordon told Daily Voice of the emphasis on moving toward greener, conservation-oriented office construction and energy-saving systems. There also will be a continued…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Politics
Latimer Seat In Westchester Seen As Key To Democratic Unity Latimer Seat In Westchester Seen As Key To Democratic Unity
Latimer Seat In Westchester Seen As Key To Democratic Unity George Latimer's election as Westchester County executive has opened up a state Senate seat that is now attracting national attention. A special election to fill two vacant Senate seats, including Latimer's, is expected to be held on April 24.  According to this article in The New York Times, the Rye Democrat's 37th District seat "could hold the key to Democrats scoring a government trifecta in Albany, an alignment in which one party controls the governorship, as well as both houses of the Legislature. Latimer easily defeated two-term Republican incumbent Rob Astorino of Hawthorne in …

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by Jon Craig