Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a date to fill two pivotal state Senate seats, including Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s vacant 37th Senate District seat. The Cuomo administration has set April 24 as the date for the special election, in which state Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, a Democrat, is vying for […]
Month: January 2018
Cuomo issues REOI for Long Island Sound tunnel
After announcing his plan to pursue a Long Island Sound tunnel at this year’s state of the state address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, has taken more steps to make the idea come to fruition by soliciting private proposals. On Jan. 26, the state Department of Transportation, DOT, issued a […]
State firefighters association endorses Mayer for Senate
State Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer has picked up an endorsement from the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association, NYSPFFA, in her bid for Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s vacant Senate seat. Mayer, a Democrat, said she was “so proud to receive the [NYSPFFA] endorsement,” announcing the news on Twitter on […]
Garnets hold off Eagles’ charge
If late game scenarios are unavoidable once the playoffs roll around, the Rye girls’ basketball team got some important reps on Jan. 25, as they buckled down in the fourth quarter to top rival Eastchester. Despite nearly squandering an early lead, the Garnets proved their mettle down the stretch, outscoring […]
Bill looks to force pharmacies to handle leftover pills
A new proposal from Westchester County lawmakers would require that chain pharmacies take back leftover prescription drugs in an effort to help guard against drug abuse and waterway contamination. In particular, lawmakers hope the bill—which was referred to committee on Jan. 22 at a Board of Legislators meeting—will help stem […]