The Independence Party has endorsed state Sen. George Latimer in his bid for county executive. Latimer, a Rye Democrat, is expecting to take on two-term incumbent Rob Astorino, a Republican, in November’s county executive race. And the support of the Independence Party has often been an indicator of electoral success […]
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Post-convention, Latimer takes county executive nomination
After a delayed nominating process, the Westchester County Democratic Party announced today that state Sen. George Latimer has secured the party’s official backing in the county executive race this fall. Latimer, if the party’s leaders have their way, will now go on to challenge two-term, incumbent County Executive Rob Astorino, […]
After convention, Dems postpone county exec. nomination
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s of press time, the Westchester County Democratic Party had yet to pick its nominee for county executive. But the feeling in the air on Wednesday night signaled the likelihood of September primary. The convention, which was held at the Westchester County Center on May 10, started off with a […]
In debate, county exec. candidates rally Democrats
CROTON-ON-HUDSON—Two Democrats vying for the office of Westchester County executive addressed a church full of potential voters on Sunday, discussing their plans to unseat Republican incumbent Rob Astorino and urging them to participate in November’s election. County Legislator Ken Jenkins, a Yonkers Democrat, and state Sen. George Latimer, a Rye […]
Astorino vows no tax hikes, discusses economic development in address
In his annual State of the County Address, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino renewed his promise not to raise county taxes, instead pointing to three private partnerships. “Government is limited to the amount of capital and expertise it has on hand,” Astorino, a Republican, said in his address on April […]