Friday, January 27, 2012
Democratic Congressional candidates running for District 19 Rep. Nan Hayworth’s seat agree on most of the issues; end gridlock in D.C., support renewable energy and infrastructure improvements.
The four Democratic candidates running for Congresswoman Nan Hayworth’s District 19 seat this year promised to fight for clean, renewable energy, social security, the health care bill, and for infrastructure improvements to create jobs last night. The candidates - Dr. Richard Becker, a Cortlandt Town Councilman; Tom Wilson, Mayor of Tuxedo Park; Matt Alexander, Mayor of Wappingers Falls and Duane Jackson, Buchanan resident and New York City businessman – introduced themselves to a crowd of about 50, gathered in the Peekskill Neighborhood Center. The forum was hosted by the Peekskill Democratic City Committee and was the first of its kind this election cycle. All candidates emphasized a need to create jobs by improving infrastructure and …
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
The 89th district could be renumbered to the 93rd, lose part of White Plains and gain North Salem.
State Assembylman Robert Castelli (R-Goldens Bridge) will see small changes to his district if a proposed map becomes reality. The map, released Thursday by a state legislators' commission to account for population changes from the 2010 Census, leaves much of it intact. The changes include a reduction in the amount of White Plains covered, as well as an addition of North Salem. The district still covers the same amount of territory for: New Castle, Mount Kisco, Bedford, Harrison, North Castle, Pound Ridge and Lewisboro. Another notable difference is that the assembly district, formerly called the 89th, will be renumbered as the 93rd. A district that straddles Yonkers and Mount Vernon will inherit the old number. Castelli, while pledging to…
Friday, January 20, 2012
David Buchwald has served on the White Plains Common Council since 2010, and works in the tax department of the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, LLP.
David Buchwald says New York's future should include ethical, accessible government that enacts environmental protections, and offers solutions for economic vitality and curbing growing municipal and school district budgets. He says he has the skill set to help guide the 89th Assembly District into this future. The seat is held by Assemblyman Robert Castelli (R,C-Goldens Bridge). “I see government as playing a positive role in people's lives, not as a barrier that gets in the way,” said Buchwald, 33, a Democrat who has been on the White Plains Common Council since 2010. “Government is and should be there not only to provide essential services, but also to assure a level playing field, educate our children, promote safe work places, protect…
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Jeremiah Frei-Pearson (D) of White Plains hopes to take the 89th Assembly seat from Republican Robert Castelli this fall.
Running on a platform promising to "restore prosperity to Westchester", White Plains Democrat Jeremiah Frei-Pearson has announced his candidacy for the 89th Assembly District seat occupied by Republican Robert Castelli. Frei-Pearson, 33, is the first Democrat to officially announce his candidacy. Castelli is finishing his first full term as the 89th Assembly District representative. The Republican first won the seat with a special election victory in 2010, then won re-election later that year. A public interest attorney for White Plains law firm of Meiselman, Denlea, Packman & Eberz, Frei-Pearson said he plans to represent the district with a strong stance against unfunded mandates and hydrofracking, while supporting marriage equality and …
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Candidates for supervisor, town board, town justice and county legislator were sworn-in at a ceremony on Tuesday.
"I'm humbled and grateful to be supervisor of Bedford—it’s a real honor and it's not just a reflection on me, it's a reflection of our terrific town board." That's what Lee Roberts, who has been in the position of supervisor since 2003, said after being officially sworn in by former town justice, Charlie Banks. Roberts took part in a town hall ceremony Tuesday in which five elected officials took their oaths of office and officially began their new government terms. Each official was sworn-in then had the opportunity to address the crowd of friends, family and supporters; all said they felt Bedford's government worked because of its bi-partisan spirit. Roberts also outlined the challenges ahead in 2012 and beyond, including addressing …
Louise Evans
7:47 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
I have to agree with, Ms. Coleman. At this very crucial time, it is imperative to give equal, fair and balanced reporting on ALL the candidates. Our esteemed late editor of the Citizen Register, Audrey Brown, would be rolling in her grave if a reporter gave her this copy. Shoddy at best. more ›