Ahead of a determination by the Environmental Protection Agency, Westchester County lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, are making a stand, threatening to sue the agency if it rules that General Electric’s dredging on the Hudson River is complete. According to a statement from county legislators last week, Cuomo […]
Month: December 2017
Spano, Jaffe jump into mix for Latimer’s vacated Senate seat
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Harrison resident Mark Jaffe are the latest candidates to announce their bid for the senate seat that will be vacated when George Latimer becomes Westchester County executive. The Yonkers mayor, a Democrat, stated his interest in the position officially in a video announcement on Dec. […]
Astorino vetoes budget; legislators ready for override
After the inclusion of a tax rate increase and restoration of several cuts by county lawmakers, County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, officially vetoed a revised budget. “Such an action by the legislature was unnecessary and unacceptable to county taxpayers, already burdened with the highest combined property taxes in the […]
Titans edge New Ro
On Dec. 20, the Rye Town/Harrison Titans fought through a slow start and a rash of penalties to top New Rochelle 5-2 and keep their perfect season intact. But even at 6-0 on the year, the surging Titans know they will have to continue to improve as they hope to […]
Wrestlers topple Ramapo
On Dec. 19, the Mamaroneck wrestling team picked up its fifth win of the season, a 44-28 victory over visiting East Ramapo. As the Tigers begin to eye the second half of their season, they are hoping that the lessons they have learned early on—as well as the continued maturation […]