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Politics 04/02/13

Astorino Says Focus Is On Re-Election, Not Run For Governor

by Matt Bultman   Comments (5)

YONKERS, N.Y. – Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is not ruling out a run for the governor’s mansion in 2014.

But for now, Astorino said the only election he was concerning himself ...

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Politics 03/27/13

State Budget Increases Funds For Westchester Infrastructure Repair

by Brian Donnelly   Comments (1)

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The 2013-2014 state budget includes about $13.7 million for infrastructure repairs in Westchester County through the Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPs), ...

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Politics 03/27/13

New York Senate Looks To Wrap Up Budget, Increase Minimum Wage

by The Daily Voice   Comments (1)

ALBANY, N.Y. – The New York Senate approved a series of bills overnight Tuesday and into early Wednesday to get a move on passing the state’s $142 billion budget. The Senate OK’d bills that would increase the state’s minimum wage, waive taxes for startup companies and increase funding for roadwork.

Although the proposed hike would raise the ...

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Politics 03/26/13

$4.7M In Federal Funds Threatened In Westchester Housing Dispute

by Meredith Shamburger   Comments (4)
Politics 03/20/13

Cuomo, Legislators Reach Preliminary Deal On State Budget

by Brian Donnelly   Comments (5)

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – A state budget may be voted on as early as this weekend after Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state legislators came to an agreement late Wednesday on a budget that would raise the minimum ...

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Politics 03/20/13

Hastings Re-Elects Mayor, Two Trustees In Uncontested Vote

by Danny LoPriore   Comment
Politics 03/15/13

Public Invited To Comment On Tappan Zee Bridge Design

by Meredith Shamburger   Comments (11)
Politics 03/15/13

County Legislators Call For Work On Hastings Bridge

by Danny LoPriore   Comment

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Westchester County Legislators MaryJane Shimsky (D-Hastings-on-Hudson) and Board Chairman Ken Jenkins (D-Yonkers) called Friday for planned infrastructure projects in the Rivertowns to move ...

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Politics 03/11/13

Judge Stops Bloomberg's NYC Ban On Large, Sugary Drinks

by The Daily Voice   Comments (6)
Politics 03/11/13

Hastings Mayor, Two Trustees Unopposed For Re-Election

by Danny LoPriore   Comment

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. - Hastings-on-Hudson Mayor Peter Swiderski, and Trustees Bruce Jennings and Meg Walker, all Democratic Party incumbents, will run unopposed when village elections are held on March ...

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Politics 03/07/13

Cuomo Talks Minimum Wage, 2013 Budget At SUNY Purchase

by Brian Donnelly   Comments (11)
Politics 03/06/13

Cuomo To Give State Of The State Address At SUNY-Purchase

by Karen Tensa   Comments (2)
Politics 03/06/13

Bill To Increase Minimum Wage Passes New York Assembly

by Zak Failla   Comments (9)
Politics 02/26/13

Village of Hastings Plans To 'Green' Building Code

by Danny LoPriore   Comment

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N,Y. - The Hastings Board of Trustees will discuss a proposed set of  green amendments to the Village Building Code Wednesday night at the Hastings Library.

"The green ...

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Politics 02/16/13

Westchester Residents To Protest Keystone Pipeline

by Greg Maker   Comments (14)

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County residents are headed to Washington, D.C., Sunday to protest the building of the Keystone Pipeline.

The Keystone Pipeline would deliver oil from Canada to ...

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Politics 02/14/13

Westchester Assembly Members Hear State Budget Concerns

by Samantha Kramer   Comments (2)
Politics 02/05/13

Poll: How Should The Hastings Waterfront Be Developed?

by Danny LoPriore   Comment
Politics 01/23/13

Hastings Democrats, Republicans To Pick Candidates

by Danny LoPriore   Comment

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – The Hastings Democratic and Republican committees will hold their caucuses to select nominees for the March 19 village election Monday and Tuesday, respectively.

The ...

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