Half a world away, a 19-year-old man was arrested at his home in Israel for allegedly leveling bomb threats against Jewish community centers throughout the U.S., which forced the evacuation of local centers in New Rochelle and Tarrytown late last month. The arrest was made by Israeli police on March […]
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Bill would protect employee, student online account information
In an attempt to adapt to an ever-changing landscape of social media and technology, state officials have introduced legislation that would prohibit employers and educational institutions from requiring workers and students to disclose personal online account information. On Feb. 21, state Assemblyman David Buchwald, a White Plains Democrat, proposed an […]
County police still short-staffed despite new hires
Westchester County police are set to add five officers, but it won’t be enough to meet the needs of the department, according to the union president. This year’s $1.8 billion county budget calls for funding for 292 police officers in the Department of Public Safety, but the department will still […]
Bill would strengthen DEC authority in wetlands protection
In an attempt to combat proposed changes in federal law that will weaken protection of wetlands nationwide, New York state officials have introduced legislation that would expand their authority in identifying and protecting wetland areas. State Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat, has proposed legislation to provide the Department of […]
Rosenblum considers county legislator run
Norman Rosenblum, the often outspoken Republican mayor of the village of Mamaroneck, is mulling going toe-to-toe with Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker in what could be a hard-fought race along the Sound Shore, the Review has learned. According to Rosenblum—who has served as mayor in the village since 2010—he has […]