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 […]
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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 […]
Latimer sets collegial tone, stresses bipartisanship
Addressing a packed audience at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit’s Jan. 16 breakfast program, new Westchester County Executive George Latimer spoke of “setting a different tone with a different set of philosophies.” His early actions fulfilled campaign promises and were symbolic of the collegial tone he wants to achieve. In his […]
Hommocks robotics team advances to semi-finals
On Sunday, Jan. 21, the winning field skills at the First Lego League, FLL, competition were coding, communication and cooperation. There, the STEM Alliance’s HMX Roaring Robots team scored big, earning a spot in the Hudson Valley FLL Robotics semi-finals in February. After months of preparation, the Hommocks Middle School […]
Dems look to revive gun, immigration bills
Under a new Democratic regime, legislators will reincarnate two vetoed bills, including a piece of controversial gun legislation, that were nixed under former County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican. The legislative agenda on Jan. 22 will feature the reintroduction of a bill to ban gun shows on county owned property […]