Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a measure late last month that aims to toughen election, lobbying and ethics enforcement laws, in an effort to limit the power of independent expenditure campaigns. State Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat who is running for re-election, said, “It doesn’t solve the problem.” The […]
Month: September 2016
Board Dems, mayor power struggle may end in court
A move to alter the mayor’s ability to appoint land use officials in the village of Mamaroneck could end up in litigation between Democrats on the village board and Republican Mayor Norman Rosenblum after proposed local laws were passed. The laws, which were passed by the board’s Democratic majority on […]
Endorsed Dems edge out primary challenger
A decidedly close Democratic primary for three open village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees seats yielded success for two newcomers and one incumbent, and sunk hopes for fringe candidate and challenger Stuart Tiekert. According to unofficial Westchester County Board of Elections results, the Sept. 13 race saw all four candidates […]
A ‘game’ of great importance
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or as many times as Harrison and Rye have met on the gridiron, “The Game” has rarely—if ever—felt inconsequential. Even in seasons where one side’s playoff hopes have already been dashed, the mere thought of potentially playing spoiler to their rivals has been enough to spur the underdogs to victories—and […]
Stuart Tiekert: A FOIL a day
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s I stroll down Mamaroneck’s Beach Avenue, past rows of imposing, multi-family homes, I’m called by a voice from across the street. “I’m over here,” I hear while blowing past my intended destination. Village of Mamaroneck resident Stuart Tiekert, 66, tall and thin, clad informally in shorts and a T-shirt, […]