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Latimer: Private Playland Management Contract Took County Taxpayers On A Costly Ride Latimer: Private Playland Management Contract Took County Taxpayers On A Costly Ride
Latimer: Private Playland Management Contract Took County Taxpayers On A Costly Ride It's been a bumpy decade for Playland Amusement Park in Rye. But for now, the county-owned Playland Amusement Park will continue to be operated by public employees.  This week, Westchester County Executive George Latimer of Rye announced an end to a 30-year contract that was negotiated with Standard Amusements during Rob Astorino's tenure as county executive. While the private management ride may be over at Playland for Standard Amusements, the company vowed a costly court challenge may just be starting. The management company said it has  spent more than $10 million to "restorin…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
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New Westchester County Airport Plan Unveiled By Latimer New Westchester County Airport Plan Unveiled By Latimer
New Westchester County Airport Plan Unveiled By Latimer County Executive George Latimer announced new initiatives on Monday, Aug. 13 to reduce noise, water pollution and air emissions at Westchester County Airport.           “Back in May, we announced a series of public meetings, where we heard from everyone who wished to speak, and each had a chance to talk about the challenges facing the airport," Latimer said during a Monday news conference, which can be viewed below or by clicking here. Regarding airport operations, by no small margin, the largest numbers of concerns relayed revolved around noise. In response, the Latimer Administration…

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by Jon Craig
Rye, NY
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County Investigation Of Playland Management Contract IDs Multiple Problems County Investigation Of Playland Management Contract IDs Multiple Problems
County Investigation Of Playland Management Contract IDs Multiple Problems This story has been updated with a video link: An investigation of a private contract to manage Playland Amusement Park in Rye has a multitude of conflicts and costly problems, Westchester County officials announced on Monday, May 7 Click here to watch a video of Monday's news conference in White Plains. On the heels of public concern, and members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators calling on the county to revisit the Playland deal with Standard Amusements, Westchester County Executive George Latimer asked Director of Operations Joan McDonald and County Attorney John Nonna to e…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
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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…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
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Westchester Sues Highly Addictive Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors Westchester Sues Highly Addictive Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors
Westchester Sues Highly Addictive Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors Westchester County, facing the ever-escalating costs associated with combating the opioid epidemic, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against more than 30 parties alleged to manufacture and distribute the highly addictive painkiller. The county seeks to recover money used fighting the opioid and related heroin crisis in Westchester, the Hudson valley and nationwide. Westchester suffered 124 known opioid overdose deaths (includes heroin and prescription drugs) in 2016, according to the New York State Department of Health. The lawsuit alleges that the manufacturers, distributors and other entities …

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by Jon Craig
Armonk, NY
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Nonna Confirmed As County Attorney Nonna Confirmed As County Attorney
Nonna Confirmed As County Attorney WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- John Nonna's appointment as Westchester County Attorney was confirmed Monday night by the Board of Legislators. Nonna, who previously served on the Board of Legislators and as mayor of Pleasantville was nominated by County Executive George Latimer in December. After his election, Latimer appointed Nonna to help lead his transition team. Nonna was recently a partner at the law firm of Squire, Patton, Boggs. The county attorney seeks to maximize the recovery of monies to which the county is entitled and to minimize the county's liabilities in the most cost-effective way…

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by Sam Barron