[dropcap]D[/dropcap]an Branda formalized his candidacy for Westchester County executive on Aug. 13, getting a jump on a race that is more than a year away. Branda, a Somers resident and a former advisor to Rob Astorino, will seek the Republican nomination on a familiar party platform of reducing property taxes; […]
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Astorino launches N.Y. Senate campaign
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]ob Astorino, arguably Westchester’s highest profile Republican, threw his hat back into the political arena today formally launching a campaign for New York State Senate. Astorino, the former two-term Westchester County executive, will attempt a comeback by looking to unseat Sen. Pete Harckham, a South Salem Democrat, in the state’s […]
State, local primaries scheduled for June 23
Executive Orders from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in the form of several executive orders, has created new rules and options surrounding the June 23 primaries for president, congress and local offices. Below is a breakdown of information to help navigate the new procedures for casting your votes in the June 23 […]
Businesses eye online models during shutdown
Over the last few weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has swept its way across the nation, significantly altering day-to-day life and profoundly impacting businesses, both large and small. And as Americans across the country struggle to adjust to the “new normal,” businesses are also looking for ways to remain relevant in […]
Mayer snags Independence Party endorsement
Westchester County’s Independence Party has endorsed Democratic Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer in the special election for County Executive George Latimer’s vacated Senate seat. According to the county Board of Elections, the 37th Senatorial District currently has 8,075 people registered in the Independence Party, giving Mayer an edge over her Republican opponent […]