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 […]
Month: June 2017
Astorino launches response to opioid epidemic
Westchester County has launched a new program aimed at integrating the response of several county agencies, local officials and community leaders to the growing drug abuse epidemic. On June 7, in the Westchester County Center, County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, launched Project WORTHY: Westchester Opioid Response Teams Helping You, […]
Village Republicans announce full BOT slate
In an upcoming November race in the village of Mamaroneck, Democrats will have competition for two open seats, after Republicans announced they will run candidates George Mgrditchian and Maria DeRose for mayor and trustee, respectively. According to Lou Santoro, acting Republican Party chairman, the candidates represent the best chance for […]
Ralph’s closure may be imminent
After a year of deliberations over the controversial Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream shop, the Zoning Board of Appeals may be poised to deny a special permit application, effectively shuttering the business’ doors for good and opening the village of Mamaroneck up to a potential lawsuit. “Everybody agrees that […]
Town takes stand against Trump climate decision
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement—an accord committing 194 nations across the world to lower their climate emissions—the town of Mamaroneck has reaffirmed its mission of reducing green-house gases. This week, after press time, the Mamaroneck Town Council is expected to […]