Fairfield, CT
Politics
Millionaire CT Gubernatorial Candidates Throw Blows On Twitter Millionaire CT Gubernatorial Candidates Throw Blows On Twitter
Millionaire CT Gubernatorial Candidates Throw Blows On Twitter Candidates for governor in Connecticut took to Twitter this week to blast one another and promote their campaign themes Two Greenwich rivals with the greatest personal wealth in the gubernatorial race — Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican David Stemerman — traded social media shots over their business backgrounds and how each made his fortune. The flap began when Stemerman, a hedge fund giant, criticized two of his Republican Party primary opponents for proposing to eliminate the state income tax to help fix the state economy. Instead of drawing predictable fire from GOP foes Mark Boughton …

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by Jon Craig
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Kerry Kennedy Talks In Westchester About New Book, 50 Years After RFK Death Kerry Kennedy Talks In Westchester About New Book, 50 Years After RFK Death
Kerry Kennedy Talks In Westchester About New Book, 50 Years After RFK Death Bedford Playhouse is welcoming Kerry Kennedy for a special screening and author event on Thursday, June 7, 50 years after the assassination of her father, Robert F. Kennedy. An audience Q&A, readings from her new book and the 1968 documentary about her father, "Robert Kennedy Remembered" -- filmed immediately after his assassination -- will all be part of this special evening at the new Clive Davis Arts Center. Guests will view the Academy Award-winning documentary, "Robert Kennedy Remembered," in the newly-renovated Main Theater. An audience conversation and Q&A…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Politics
White House Insider Makes Book-Signing Visit To Westchester White House Insider Makes Book-Signing Visit To Westchester
White House Insider Makes Book-Signing Visit To Westchester If you've been dying to ask some West Wing questions about the Clinton or Obama administrations, come to Scarsdale on Thursday, June 7. Jennifer Palmieri, 51, a White House and Democratic Party insider, will be talking about her new book, "Dear Madam President, An Open Letter to Women Who Will Rule the World," which has been getting mixed reviews in the mainstream media. Here are some recent national articles about her book, by NPR, as well as CBS News.  The Mississippi native also led John Edwards' 2004 campaign for president -- before he became John Kerry's running-mate. The S…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Politics
Westchester Native James Comey Compares Donald Trump To A 'Mob Boss' Westchester Native James Comey Compares Donald Trump To A 'Mob Boss'
Westchester Native James Comey Compares Donald Trump To A 'Mob Boss' Westchester County native, former Fairfield County resident and ex-FBI Director James Comey compares the man who fired him, President Donald Trump, to a “mob boss” in an ABC promo for an upcoming interview with George Stephanopoulos. In his first public interview since being dismissed by Trump in May 2017, Comey will allegedly “shock the president and his team,” during the one-hour “20/20” special, which will air at 10 p.m. on Sunday, according to an Axios report, citing a source present at the taping. According to the report, the interview “will generate headlines and ‘certainly add more m…

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by Zak Failla
Harrison, NY
Politics
Poll: NYers Pick Trump As Least Favorite President, But Who's No. 1? Poll: NYers Pick Trump As Least Favorite President, But Who's No. 1?
Poll: NYers Pick Trump As Least Favorite President, But Who's No. 1? New Yorkers don’t think President Donald Trump is making the state great again. In a poll released by Siena College on Thursday, former President Barack Obama was named New York’s favorite of the six living current and former heads of state with a favorability rating of 67 percent (29 percent unfavorable), while Trump received a 33 percent favorability rating (62 percent unfavorable). Despite the negative overall favorability rating, Trump retained a 71 percent share of the Republican favor. George H.W. Bush was the state’s second favorite president with a 61 percent favorability rating, ju…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
Politics
Sweeping New York Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration Marijuana Policy Sweeping New York Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration Marijuana Policy
Sweeping New York Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration Marijuana Policy Yet another courtroom battle promises to pull the White House into the legal spotlight on Wednesday as key arguments are heard in Manhattan in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s marijuana policy while seeking to legalize pot under federal law. Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein is taking the case seriously: At a hearing in September, Hellerstein said he would give the matter prioritized attention, setting it ahead of his other cases, according to this report in The New York Times. Marijuana activists from across the country are expected to show up at the Courthouse on Wednesday when a…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Politics
Astorino Gives Up Politics, Returns To Radio, TV Roots Astorino Gives Up Politics, Returns To Radio, TV Roots
Astorino Gives Up Politics, Returns To Radio, TV Roots Former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said he’s giving up politics, for now.  The Republican who at one time wanted to be New York governor said he hopes to switch career paths and work in radio and television, in coverage related to politics or sports, his two great passions. Astorino formerly had a successful career working for sports-related programming. In an interview with Daily Voice, Astorino, who was defeated by Democrat George Latimer on Nov. 7, said he looked forward to spending quality time with his family and the stability of returning to the private sector. "Ri…

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by Jon Craig
Hackensack, NJ
Business
'Trump Is Changing Private Aviation,' His Hackensack Jet Retailer Says 'Trump Is Changing Private Aviation,' His Hackensack Jet Retailer Says
'Trump Is Changing Private Aviation,' His Hackensack Jet Retailer Says HACKENSACK, N.J. — Unlike his clients, Steve Varsano originally of Hackensack was not born into wealth. He and his three siblings were raised by their single mom, who worked two jobs. His first was sweeping floors in a beauty parlor and he was the first in his family to go to college. All of his hard work is paying off big time, as Varsano is the owner of the Jet Business -- the only walk-in jet dealership in the world. In a recent story in the New York Times, Varsano explains how Trump is "changing the optics of private aviation," he said. "He's the mascot of private jets.&…

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by Cecilia Levine