Westchester Insider: Election 2021 Desk News: Statement from James Nolan Republican for Westchester County Legislator 15th District: Elections 2021.

 

As I have walked District 15 meeting residents in different areas many of them have brought to my attention the alarming spike in blackouts that have been occurring. Residents have been informing me that they are happening more then before and that also they have noticed a spike in their Con Edison bill. I tell the residents that since the one party rule Westchester County Legislator Board and Environmental Chair (my opponent) advocated for the closure of Indian Point that Yonkers has lost 2 gigawatts of power, NYC lost 25% of their power source. Since the closure they haven’t replaced the energy sources which puts a strain on what we do have in place. Yonkers losing 2 kilowatts of power is dangerous especially during the hot days of the summer or the cold days in the winter causing overuse. Con Edison also is upping the charges for all customers to take advantage of the situation. The current Westchester County one party rule Legislator Board isn’t telling their residents how they want to allow Con Edison to build dangerous hub stations throughout Yonkers which we can not afford. Residents of Yonkers should not have live with hub stations built in their neighborhoods or stuck with the bill. Indian point produced natural energy which we have now lost along with the closure many union members were also laid off during the pandemic (my opponent is the co-chair of the county labor board). The Westchester County Legislator Board one party rule only cares about their agenda, your votes, and taking what’s in your pockets NOT the people. At this rate right now property taxes will go up next year, they didn’t this year, but last year they approved property taxes to go up 6%. Municipalities around the Indian Point facility have also lost funding from the closure such as the fire department, schools, and programs. Dangerous hub stations shouldn’t be built, jobs shouldn’t have been lost, and the cost of living shouldn’t increase the misspending must end. When elected Westchester County Legislator for District 15 I will advocate to make sure that Westchester County is safer, cleaner, and more affordable once again! #nolan4countylegislatordiatrict15 #imrollingwithnolan #westchesterdistrict15 #takebackthe15th #westchester #LeadRight #conservative #bronxville #Republican #yonkers

James Nolan Republican for Westchester County Legislator 15th District.

Yonkers Insider: National Night Out: *** NEXT WEEK *** Yonkers Police to Participate in National Night Out Tue, Aug 3rd, 2021 - Four Locations.

 

Police and Community at it's finest!   FOOD * DRINK * MUSIC * GAMES * VENDORS * HELICOPTER DEMO * K9 DEMO * ESU DEMO * GIVEAWAYS * AND MORE   Bring the kids, bring the family, come out and meet your local Yonkers police officers and neighbors at this great community building event!   The Yonkers Police Department will be participating in National Night Out next week, Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021!   National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.   We will have four locations for National Night Out events, one location in each Precinct:   - 1st Precinct - Andrus Field - 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM - 2nd Precinct - Coyne Park - 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM - 3rd Precinct - Sullivan's Oval - 5 PM to 9 PM - 4th Precinct - Kennedy Marina - 5 PM to 9 PM   Please see the National Night Out poster for details.   Each Precinct National Night Out event is planned by the local Precinct and their respective Police Community Council members. There will be an assortment of entertainment, vendors, children's activities, food, and free handouts at each location. Stop by to meet and greet many of your local police officers, neighbors, and have a great time! This event is our largest community outreach program of the year and often draws hundreds of participants at each location! Hope to see everyone at National Night Out! Thank you for supporting Law Enforcement and the Yonkers Police Department!

Westchester Insider: Election Desk 2021 News: Statement from James Nolan Republican for Westchester County Legislator 15th District: Elections 2021.

 

I was born HERE, I grew up HERE, I’ve lost HERE, I work HERE, and I will never turn my back on HERE.

This is my home not just Yonkers but ALL of Westchester. I look forward to being elected as the next Westchester County Legislator for District 15 Yonkers & Bronxville! #nolan4countylegislatordiatrict15 #imrollingwithnolan #westchesterdistrict15 #takebackthe15th #westchester #LeadRight #conservative #bronxville #republican #yonkers

James Nolan Republican for Westchester County Legislator 15th District.

Westchester Insider: Election 2021 Desk News: Endorsement Alert: New York State Assemblyman Thomas Abinanti 92nd District Endorses James Hyer Candidate for New York State Supreme Court: Elections 2021.

 

Thank you to NYS Assemblyman Tom Abinanti for his endorsement of my campaign for NYS Supreme Court Judge. As an attorney and member of the NYS Assembly Committee on Judiciary having Tom's support is amazing.

James Hyer Candidate for New York State Supreme Court.

Yonkers Insider: Statement from Yonkers City Council Majority Leader Corazon Pineda Issac 2nd District.

 

As the month of July comes to a close, I would like to announce that my office and I are planning a trip to Rye Playland for children in our community in the month of August. The details have not yet been flushed out, but I wanted to make you are all aware, so that you pay attention to our posts, and reserve your spots quickly. This event has been a ton of fun in years past, and since the pandemic made it impossible last year, we hope to make it available again!

Best regards, Hon. Corazon Pineda-Isaac E-mail: corazon.pineda.isaac@yonkersny.gov Tel: (914) 377-6312

Greenburgh Insider: Expect traffic delays at 4 corners, Hartsdale during August.

 

Construction of a new sidewalk on Central Ave at the vicinity of the 4 corners in Hartsdale will result in traffic delays during the month of August from 7 AM to 3 PM.

Please note that there will be heavy traffic delays westbound on West Hartsdale Avenue towards Central Avenue and the Hartsdale Train station during the month of August on weekdays from 7:00am - 3:00pm to accommodate construction of the Central Avenue Sidewalk in the vicinity of Four Corners. Allowing work during this time period is planned to facilitate completion of the sidewalk in this area, in advance of the fall school year.  Lane closures/modifications in the vicinity will result in traffic inconveniences.

The sidewalk being built is from Marion Ave to W Hartsdale Ave. Much of the work has been done in recent months. The work being done in August is the final aspect of the project.  We believe that the sidewalk will enhance pedestrian safety when completed.

 

PAUL FEINER

Westchester Insider: Westchester County Legislator Margaret Cunzio 3rd District: Colonial Day in Mount Pleasant - Saturday, 8/14.

 

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/colonial-day-in-mt-pleasant-ny-tickets-164111003429

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers News: Gas Leaf Blower Ban Is In Effect.

 

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers Community Events Calendar.

 

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Councilman John Rubbo 4th District Newsletter: CITY OF YONKERS, FAMILY OF LATE YONKERS NATIVE PAT QUINN AND EMPIRE CITY CASINO HOST 2021 ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE.

 

Westchester Insider: Westchester County: MOSQUITOES WITH WEST NILE VIRUS FOUND IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

 

MOSQUITOES WITH WEST NILE VIRUS FOUND IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

 

County Health Department Reminds Residents to Remove Standing Water and Use Repellents.

 

(White Plains, NY) – The Westchester County Health Department announced that this season’s first two batches of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus in Westchester were detected in Mount Vernon. The areas surrounding the positive mosquito batches were inspected today by the Health Department, and nearby catch basins that held standing water were treated to protect against further mosquito breeding nearby.

 

To date, these are the first positives out of 105 batches of mosquitos collected from 11 locations throughout Westchester that were tested for West Nile Virus by the New York State Department of Health. New York City announced on July 22 that it had detected West Nile Virus in mosquitos in all five boroughs. Last year, five Westchester batches of mosquitoes had West Nile Virus out of 190 submitted for testing, with the virus first detected in mosquitoes collected on July 23.

 

Sherlita Amler, MD, Commissioner of Health, said:  “With so many of us spending more time outdoors, protect yourself and your family by using repellents. Apply sunscreen first, and repellent second.”

 

The Health Department reminds residents about mosquito safety through news releases, social media and our website, where a report on mosquito control and surveillance can be found on the West Nile Virus page. Throughout the season, the Department also traps and tests mosquitoes to track the presence of mosquito-borne viruses.

 

So far this year, there have been no reported cases of West Nile Virus in Westchester. Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches and joint pain, but can be more serious for people 60 and older, and those with underlying medical conditions.

 

For more ideas on how to reduce the mosquito population near your home, go to https://health.westchestergov.com/west-nile-virus and follow these tips:

 

• Avoid the outdoors in the late afternoon and early evening when mosquitoes are active and feeding, or use insect repellents then and follow the label instructions.
• Adults can use insect repellents with up to 30 percent DEET on infants over two months of age by applying the product to their own hands and then rubbing it onto their children, avoiding their hands, eyes and mouth. Products containing DEET are not recommended for use on children under two months of age.

• Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and socks when outdoors, especially in areas where mosquitoes are active and feeding.
• Check around your property for anything that can hold water, and pour it out or put it away.
• Check and remove standing water from children’s toys and play houses left outside.
• Remove discarded tires.
• Drill holes in the bottoms of all recycling containers that are left outdoors.
• Turn over plastic wading pools, buckets and wheelbarrows when not in use.
• Change the water in birdbaths at least twice weekly.
• Keep storm drains and gutters clear of leaves and debris.
• Continue to chlorinate swimming pools, outdoor spas and hot tubs until properly winterized or drained for the season. Also, if not chlorinated, drain any water that collects on their covers.

 

Residents who notice large areas of standing water on public property should report them to the Westchester County Department of Health at (914) 813-5000.

 

New York City Insider: Media Statement: New York State Must Extend The Eviction Moratorium.

 

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

 

OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER

YDANIS RODRIGUEZ

 

Friday, July 30th, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

**MEDIA STATEMENT** 

New York State Must Extend The Eviction Moratorium 

"The devastating impact that the end of the eviction moratorium will have on working and low-income communities is unprecedented. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of families will be left homeless. The most impacted communities will be those of low to moderate income, mainly the middle class, which have been historically left behind, precisely those most affected by the COVID virus.

The federal moratorium expires tomorrow, Saturday, July 31, 2021. The New York State moratorium expires in one month, on August 31, 2021. Although there may not be time to extend the federal moratorium before Congress goes into recess today, there is time for the New York State legislature to act as soon as possible and adopt an extension of the eviction moratorium, until at least October 31, 2021. To act contrary would be a serious blow to New Yorkers' hopes, that a Democratic majority in Albany would bring justice to the most disadvantaged communities in New York City and throughout this state. It's all hands on deck. We must extend the eviction moratorium."

Westchester Insider: WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER STATEMENT ON VACCINATION STATUS OF COUNTY WORKFORCE AND COUNTY MASK POLICY.

 

WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER STATEMENT ON VACCINATION STATUS OF COUNTY WORKFORCE AND COUNTY MASK POLICY.

 

(White Plains, NY) – “Since taking office, my top priority is, and always has been, the health and safety of the County workforce and the people that we serve.  After much consideration and consultation with County workers, department heads and union leaders, I am launching a robust “Just the Facts: We’re Vaxxed” campaign to encourage the entire County workforce to be vaccinated by Labor Day 2021.

 

“The first step will be a survey to access the vaccination status of all employees. Those departments that are fully vaccinated will be highlighted across the County.  In addition, those County employees who are fully vaccinated will receive four free passes to Playland for the 2021 season. To affirm our stance that County employees need to be vaccinated, County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler and I will be visiting all County Departments to discuss the vaccine. 

 

“To accommodate those who want to be vaccinated, the County will offer extended vaccination locations and hours along with the already existing locations at the Westchester County Center, and our two Health Department clinics in White Plains and Yonkers.

 

“Additionally, the County will re-establish a mandatory mask mandate for most County facilities.  At all Westchester County office buildings, unvaccinated employees and those who visit will be required to be masked at all times. Those who are vaccinated, will need to be masked in all common areas.  All County buildings will remain open to the public.  

 

“At all County beaches and County pools, masks will be required when patrons go to concession stands, locker rooms, bathrooms and other locations regardless of vaccination status. Playland mask policies are still being evaluated.

 

“We are exploring a more robust County workforce surveillance COVID testing program.  This is an open and fluid conversation that could change depending on COVID statistics and other important factors.

 

“We must work together, we must stay strong, and we must continue to move forward.”

Westchester Insider: Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker: 2021 Art$WChallenge Matching Grant Program begins.

ArtsWestchester & More Than 100 Grantees Launch the 2021 Art$WChallenge Matching Grant Program.

The Art$WChallenge, a unique public/private partnership between ArtsWestchester, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester County Board of Legislators has made available $400K in matching grant money to benefit arts and cultural groups in Westchester County through December 15, 2021. At a time when arts groups throughout the country are trying to make a comeback from being closed during COVID, more than 132 Westchester arts organizations are eligible for between $1,500 to $7,500 in matching funds based on their ability to raise private monies during this special campaign between August 15th to December 15th.

Through December 15, new or increased donations made to any eligible Westchester arts group will be matched by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government. Click here to see if any of your favorite arts organizations are eligible for the match.

Visit: https://artswestchester.org/grants/artswchallenge/ and make a difference today.

Westchester Insider: Kickball With Cops Event at Kensico Dam Plaza on Aug. 3.

 KICKBALL WITH COPS EVENT PLANNED FOR KENSICO DAM PLAZA ON AUG. 3.

National Night Out Event sponsored by Westchester County, Mount Pleasant and North Castle Police PBAs.

 

 

(Hawthorne, NY) – The Westchester County, Mount Pleasant and North Castle police departments are inviting the public to come out on Tuesday night, Aug. 3, to play a little kickball and get to know some of the police officers who protect their communities.

 

The Kickball With Cops event at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla runs from 5 to 9 p.m. It is being held in conjunction with National Night Out, a nationwide initiative that promotes police-community partnerships.

 

“All of us are looking forward to connecting with our community at a fun-filled event,” Commissioner Thomas A. Gleason said. “I am grateful to the PBAs of the Westchester County, Mount Pleasant and North Castle police departments for organizing this event and underwriting the costs associated with it. I encourage the public to come out and join us for some kickball and conversation.”

 

The festivities will include food trucks, a DJ,  raffles, t-shirts and give-a-ways. Each department will also have a booth set up and vehicles/equipment on display.

 

The police will square off for kickball against members of Team Overtime, a youth sports organization. But the opportunity to get in the game is open to anyone who wants to participate, so more than one match might be underway at any given time. Registration is not required. Just show up and get in the game.

 

Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway in Valhalla, is a County park at the northern terminus of the Bronx River Parkway in Valhalla. The parkland straddles the towns of Mount Pleasant and North Castle.

 

 

 

Westchester Insider: Westchester County Hosts the 149th Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s Annual Convention, August 5-7.

 

Westchester County Hosts the 149th Firemen’s Association of the State of New York’s Annual Convention, August 5-7.

 

(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Executive George Latimer will welcome the Fireman’s Association of the State of New York (FASNY) to the Sonesta White Plains Downtown for its 149th Annual Convention this summer, August 5-7.

 

With hundreds of volunteer firefighters, EMS personnel and their families from around the state expected to attend, the convention is among the first major business events in Westchester County since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the global meetings industry in 2020. It is estimated to generate $800,000 in economic activity for the region.

FASNY has also committed to bring its convention back to Westchester for its 150th Anniversary. The largest gathering of volunteer firefighters in the state, the annual event brings together members from every corner of New York with renowned speakers from across the country for three days of training, presentations and information sharing.

 

Latimer said: “We are thrilled to welcome the FASNY to Westchester County next month. It is both a great honor and a vote of confidence in the readiness of Westchester’s hospitality businesses to provide a productive, enriching and entertaining environment for the brave firefighters, EMTs and their families who have given so much to our community and to communities throughout the state. We are particularly mindful of those sacrifices in the wake of the darkest days of the pandemic and as the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches.”

Westchester County Tourism & Film Director Natasha Caputo said: “Westchester salutes the members of FASNY and invites attendees to enjoy the best of our destination. This convention will bring a great buzz and economic boost to our tourism partners across the County.”

 

FASNY President John P. Farrell said: “The annual FASNY convention is one of the most critical events of the year for the volunteer fire service and EMS providers around the state. We are happy to be back in Westchester County and have the opportunity to train, exchange ideas, gain knowledge about important safety approaches, and to overall improve the fire service so we can protect the residents of New York.”

 

About Westchester County Tourism & Film

Westchester County Tourism & Film is Westchester County’s official destination marketing organization. Its mission is to generate economic benefits by enhancing the image and promoting Westchester County as a premier business and leisure destination in the Hudson Valley region. Flanked by Long Island Sound and the Hudson River, Westchester is made up of big cities, small towns, villages, farms, and miles of natural beauty. The county is easily accessible by major interstate highways and parkways, its own regional airport, Amtrak and three commuter rail lines and is home to more than 40 hotels and conference centers. For information about visiting Westchester, visit www.visitwestchesterny.com, connect on Facebook (@westchestercountytourism), Instagram (@westchestercountytourismny) and Twitter (@westchestertour), or call 1-800-833-9282.

 

Yonkers Insider: Mark Your Calendars Yonkers Arts Weekend IS COMING SOON: From Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.

 

Mayor Spano announced that the City of Yonkers will host its 7th annual Yonkers Arts Weekend (YAW) festival on Saturday, October 23.

The festival is a one-day event, filled with exciting new programs, workshops, exhibitions, and more.

YAW will showcase a wide range of exhibitions, free art workshops, and musical performances across four dynamic venues including:

• Pop-up galleries & workshops in the Downtown Waterfront District
• The 18th Annual YoHo Artist Open Studios at the historic Alexander Smith Carpet Mills, and now designated the Carpet Mills Art District
• Untermyer Gardens, music by the Untermyer Performing Arts Council
• Hudson River Museum – new programs and workshops to be announced soon.

 

Learn more at www.YonkersArtsWeekend.com