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Rye, NY
Politics
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…
White Plains, NY
Politics
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…
White Plains, NY
Politics
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 …
Bedford, NY
Politics
Latimer In For 'Difficult First Few Months,' Says Astorino
This story has been updated. Defeated Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino predicted his Democratic successor, George Latimer, will find himself boxed into a liberal-leaning agenda because of the “Trump factor” that elected him and the county Board of Legislators’ gain of three seats, giving it a 12 to 5 voting majority. Democrats only enjoyed a 9 to 8 majority under Astorino, making it more difficult to block his more conservative agenda. “It is overwhelming when you first come in as he'll find out. ... It will be a difficult first few months,” Astorino told Daily Voice, saying his …
Pleasantville, NY
Politics
Latimer Executive Order Limits Chaplains Following Federal Corruption Probe
Westchester County volunteer chaplains must meet tougher requirements after a former chaplain testified last fall that he got a county government job in exchange for campaign donations. It became a campaign issue for Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat who defeated incumbent Rob Astorino. Latimer announced a new executive order via social media, saying he signed the requirement that chaplains be active clergy and either live in Westchester or lead a congregation here. All requests for chaplains go to the commissioner of public safety and the list of chaplains will be pr…
White Plains, NY
Politics
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…
Mamaroneck, NY
Lifestyle
Making A Difference: These Larchmont Women Are 'Indivisible'
Svetlana Tsalik had never thought much about local politics. The Larchmont mom of two was busy shuttling her kids around town, volunteering at the Sheldrake Nature Center and hosting weekly tango sessions. Then Donald J. Trump was elected president and she knew she had to do something. She wasn’t alone. Across town, Farah Kathwari, Verena Arnabal, and Shannon Powell were just as enraged, worried, and stunned about how the world around them would change for themselves and their children. “I was devastated,” said Powell, who would later become one of the leaders of Indivisible Westchester (I…
Greenburgh, NY
News
Letter To The Editor: Pedestrian Safety At Rivertowns Square
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. To the Editor: Last year the Greenburgh Human Rights Committee reached out to former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino asking for help --trying to get a bus stop and bus routes at Rivertowns Square. The shopping center, which will soon consist of a hotel, supermarket, movie theater, restaurant and shops, is located a few blocks away from the closest bus stop - on Saw Mill River Road. There is no shelter at that bus stop- discouraging use during the cold …
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Latimer Sends WCC Employee Contracts To Legislature
After eight years, an agreement has been reached between the county and employees of Westchester Community College. County Executive George Latimer announced he is sending the renewed contracts Contracts for the Westchester Community College Federation of Teachers and the Civil Service Employees Association to the Board of Legislators for review. "Their work is commendable, and so it is only fair that they get the respect they deserve with renewed contracts," Latimer said. The contracts cover nearly 600 employees at Westchester County College. An agreement was reached between the…
Mount Vernon, NY
Politics
Former Astorino Advisors Appointed To Mount Vernon IDA
A pair of top officials from former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s administration has joined the Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced the appointments of Eileen Mildenberger as the Executive Director of the IDA, having previously served as director of Economic Development for Westchester County. Former Astorino Communications Director Ned McCormack will assume the same role with the IDA, as well as serving as a senior advisor to Thomas. Both McCormack and Mildenberger are due to make a reported $135,000 annually, making the IDA…
Armonk, NY
Politics
Fordham Keeps County Executive Streak Alive
The best way to become Westchester County Executive...is to go to Fordham University? County Executive George Latimer is the fifth straight Westchester County Executive to have graduated from Fordham, a Jesuit university in The Bronx. Latimer defeated his fellow Fordham alum, former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino in November. Every Westchester County Executive since 1974 has been a Fordham graduate, starting with Alfred Del Bello and continuing with Andrew O'Rourke and Andrew Spano. Fordham started in Westchester, though the land later became part of Bronx County.
Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
Latimer Sworn In As County Executive By Gov. Cuomo
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- At his swearing-in ceremony, County Executive George Latimer received a little help from an old Albany colleague.Latimer (D-Rye), a former state senator had Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-New Castle) administer his oath of office at an inauguration ceremony at Westchester Community College in Valhalla. Latimer officially took office on Jan. 1 after defeating former County Executive Rob Astorino. "Civility is not a dirty word," Latimer said. "When we raise rudeness to a right, we work to destroy this fragile democracy" At the ceremony, Cuomo continued his criticis…
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