Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino says he will announce his decision on whether to run for NY governor tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5 at 11 a.m. via web video. Stay tuned. UPDATE: He’s in. See his announcement here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76iJ5L6GfRc. Barring an unforeseen primary challenge or other unexpected circumstance, the November match-up for governor will be Astorino (R) […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CASTRICONE FOR ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGN Tuxedo-Calling it ‘a perverted, cruel, sick stunt,’ NY Assembly Candidate Dan Castricone today blasted NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio for closing three charter schools in New York City that serve minority children, and called on Governor Cuomo to keep them open. “Parents of children trapped in failing […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – Congressional candidate for New York’s 17th District Chris Day began his campaign with a kickoff event at Mizu Hibachi in New City on Monday night, drawing personal and monetary support from local Republicans and others who wish to see a fresh face representing their district’s interests in Washington. Speaking […]
OPEN LETTER FROM RAMAPO COUNCILMEN DANIEL FRIEDMAN AND PATRICK WITHERS TO RAMAPO TOWN ATTORNEY MICHAEL KLEIN Michael Klein Ramapo Town Attorney 237 Route 59 Suffern, NY 10901 Michael, This morning, I was very dismayed to read an article in The Journal News that indicated that personnel decisions were improperly made about two new employees hired […]
“No person turned away” breaking hospitals’ banks BY KATHY KAHN How are hospitals faring under the Affordable Care Act? Steven Kroll, vice president for governmental affairs for the Hospital Association of New York State (HANYS) on Thursday spoke with members of the Rockland Business Association at the Pearl River Hilton on the changes taking place […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN State Assemblyman James Skoufis has introduced a bill, “Tuition-Free NY,” (A.8585), to provide free tuition to New York State residents who wish to attend SUNY or CUNY schools. Last Thursday he made his first Rockland appearance to unveil his plan before an assembly of sophomores, juniors, teachers and administrators at North Rockland […]