Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Westchester County GOP Nomination Convention held last evening on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

 

Westchester County GOP under leadership of Doug Colety nominated a slate for this year's election for Westchester County GOP. 

Selections for Westchester County District Attorney, Westchester County Court Judge and Westchester County Family Court Judge were made last evening:

Mary Mahon for Westchester County District Attorney.

There are three Republican candidates for Family Court for the Three seats available in this year's election: Edward Mevecar, Jeanmarie Marquardt and Joseph Farca.

Republican for Westchester County Court Judge 1 slot: Richard Pastilha.

We will endeavor to find out other candidates nominated by the Westchester County GOP last evening.

Petition period to make ballot started on Tuesday and goes till April 4th and petition period for Congress candidates started today and goes till April 4th. 

Yonkers Insider Westchester Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler. 

Yonkers Insider: 2024 Election Desk News: Statement from Marty Dolan Democrat for US House of Representatives 16th District.

 

Marty Dolan Statement:

I am very proud that our efforts to retain Greenburgh, White Plains, Scarsdale, and New Rochelle intact with Westchester (and not be carved off to CD-17 or CD-14) were successful.  

My congratulations to Irvington’s Westchester County Legislator David Imamura and Westchester Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins for their efforts to lead the IRC through its inaugural post-census process.

The extended Redistricting process inherently created uncertainty, especially for new candidates. It is beneficial that there are now defined Districts. We’ll be reviewing these new lines.

New York State Insider: New York State Legislature passes New Congress maps for New York State.

New York State Legislature passes the New Congress maps for New York State.

Th State Senate and State Assembly passed the New Congress maps today up in Albany. 

Petition period for Congress starts on Thursday and goes till April 4th. 

Looking like the Congress primaries will be held in June as well. 

New York State Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

Westchester Insider: Event from Westchester County.

Join us on February 29: Trailblazers Awards Ceremony.

Yonkers Insider: Concert: UPAC.

 

UPAC Annual Irish Concert!

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Hall Beat: Yonkers City Council Meeting from Yonkers City Council President Lakisha Collins Bellamy.

On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the Yonkers City Council held a Stated City Council meeting.

All decisions taken by the City Council are below:

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: Election Desk 2024: Endorsement Corner: Susan Cacace Democrat for Westchester County District Attorney gets Endorsed by Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker.

 📣 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 📣

We are excited to have Westchester County Legislator, Catherine Parker, join our mission to become the next Westchester County DA!

As a legislator and small business owner Catherine is fiercely committed to making her community a better place to live. We share in the vision of creating a safer, more just and equitable Westchester for everyone.

We are proud to have you on Team Cacace, Catherine! Thank you for the support!

#endorsement 

#cacaceforda 

#westchestercounty 

#DistrictAttorney 

#JusticeWithCompassion

@followers

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Hall Beat: ***NEWS RELEASE***: 16th ANNUAL YONKERS IDOL SEARCHES FOR ITS NEXT SINGING SENSATIONS.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

16th ANNUAL YONKERS IDOL SEARCHES FOR ITS NEXT SINGING SENSATIONS.

 

Singing Competition Kicks-Off Saturday, April 6th at Roosevelt High School.

 

Yonkers, NY – February 27, 2024 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation and the Untermyer Performing Arts Council today announced that the City is searching for Yonkers’ next great young singers to compete for the titles of Yonkers Junior Idol 2024 and Yonkers Idol 2024. Celebrating its sixteenth year, the singing competition will kick off at Roosevelt High School on April 6th at 9AM.

 

“Yonkers Idol is a way for our City to celebrate the incredible singing talent we have here in Yonkers,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “As Mayor, every year I am blown away by the young singers’ skills and I am eager to attend the finale showcase.”

 

Those interested in auditioning must be between the ages of 15-19 years old to qualify for Yonkers Idol or between the ages of 10-14 years of age to qualify for Yonkers Junior Idol. The audition will be limited to one verse and one chorus of a song. Winners will hold their title for a year and win $1000, courtesy of the Untermyer Performing Arts Council Teresa Fund. The title provides performance opportunities at numerous City of Yonkers events throughout the calendar year.

 

The final round of competition will take place at Untermyer Gardens on June 15th at 6PM. Call backs will audition a different song for the finale show.

 

Online registration is required at register.capturepoint.com/yonkers and is open to Yonkers residents only. Walk-ins are welcome.

 

For more information on the competition, visit the City of Yonkers Departments of Parks, Recreation & Conservation at www.YonkersNY.gov or call 914-377-6450, 9AM to 4PM, Monday – Friday.

 

About the City of Yonkers

The City of Yonkers is the third largest city in New York State and Westchester County’s largest city. Yonkers serves as the gateway to the Hudson Valley with more than 40 vibrant and diverse suburban neighborhoods. First settled as a small farm town in 1646 settled by Dutchman Adriaen Van Der Donck, Yonkers evolved into a major trading and industrial center. Today, Yonkers hosts the largest film production studios in the Northeast, claiming the title Hollywood on Hudson. Yonkers is one of the safest cities of its size in the nation and is home to a vibrant arts district along with

 more than 80 local parks.

 

 

New York State Insider Editorial: Democrats Reject Redistricting Plan for Congress Districts from NYS Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC). Legislature will make their own Congress lines.

 

Democrats in New York State Legislature Reject Redistricting maps for Congressional districts from NYS Independent Redistricting Commission and will instead make their own Congress maps of District Lines. 

Some questions would be how long will process last? 

What about collecting signatures period on petitions for political candidates to make the ballot for the Congress elections this year? 

What about primary date for Congress in NYS? Are we in for another August Primary for Congress like a few years ago?

What will the Congress Districts look like after the legislature draws up the Districts? 

We will continue to keep our readers posted on New York State Insider.

New York State Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

New York State Insider: STATEMENT FROM NYS CONSERVATIVE PARTY.

Statement on Democrat’s Cynical Rejection of Fair and Equitable Congressional District Lines by New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar.

Brooklyn-NY…“An impartial court established fair and equitable congressional district lines in New York State two years ago, which every voter, regardless of political party affiliation, should want. Competitive elections are central to American democracy.

“But Governor Kathy Hochul and the Democrat-controlled New York State Legislature don’t want fair and equitable congressional races in New York. They want a cynical leg up in every contest possible, and their rejection today of the Independent Redistricting Commission lines speaks volumes about their ethics and intentions. This is politics as usual in Albany, and New Yorkers voters should be outraged.”

Yonkers Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Fundraiser for NYS Supreme Court Justice Colleen Duffy.

 

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Hall Beat: Statement from Yonkers City Councilman Anthony Merante 6th District.

STATEMENT FROM COUNCILMEMBER ANTHONY MERANTE.

RE: 900 N Broadway Project.

“Many homeowners have expressed great concerns about traffic and parking issues that would be exasperated by this project. The 31 parking spaces are insufficient for 60 units where most residents may have 2 cars. In addition, concerns were expressed about major traffic congestion that would be added to Executive Blvd since it is the primary traffic egress.

In my opinion the project has good intent but is not fitting for this location since it would further strain the current infrastructure, therefore I will be VOTING NO ON THE ZONING CHANGE.”

 

Westchester Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Candidate Profile: MaryAnn Carr Democrat for US House of Representatives 17th District.

 

MaryAnn's resilience and leadership shine in Bedford, NY, where she has dedicated herself to fighting for her community and raising her daughter as a single mother. Her unwavering commitment to public service and historic achievements as Councilwoman and Town Supervisor exemplify her dedication to her community.

Being born and raised on a farm in segregated Mississippi, MaryAnn's early years ignited her passion for justice. She integrated the local public elementary school, demonstrating the force of good prevailing when a community came together over shared values – fighting for basic human and civil rights.

With a diverse career as an independent business woman, MaryAnn has worked at multinational businesses as an Information Technology professional. She has the experience to approach problems through a unique lens and work collectively with others to provide effective solutions.

As former Chair of the Bedford Democratic Committee and First Vice-chair of Westchester County Democratic Committee, MaryAnn is dedicated to inclusivity and progress. Her Councilwoman and Supervisor tenure spurred transformative community change.

For More Information on Maryann's Campaign for US House of Representatives, Please Visit her Campaign website: https://www.maryannforny.com/

The other candidates running for the 17th District for US House of Representatives is Congressman Republican Michael Lawler and Former Congressman Democrat Mondaire Jones.

Westchester Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

New York State Insider: STATEMENT FROM NYS CONSERVATIVE PARTY.

NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATIVE PARTY DESIGNATES DONALD J. TRUMP AS PARTY’S PRESUMPTIVE NOMINEE.

Brooklyn, NY...The New York State Conservative Party today announced that former President Donald J. Trump is its presumptive nominee for President in 2024.

The designation was made following a meeting of the Party’s executive committee on Saturday in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. President Trump has received the support of every Conservative Party county committee that has completed the nomination process, constituting 56 percent of the Party’s weighted vote to date, and the remaining county committees are expected to endorse Mr. Trump for re-election in the coming weeks.

“President Trump is the clear choice of the Conservative Party county committees, and while some counties have yet to confirm their nominee, it’s abundantly obvious that Mr. Trump will again be our candidate for President,” said State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar. “The Conservative Party is proud to support a native son for the nation’s highest office for a third straight election cycle. President Biden and his progressive colleagues have brought chaos to this state in the form of violent crime, mass illegal migration, and crippling inflation. The Conservative Party will be proudly working beside the Trump campaign from now until November in every corner of this state.”

The Conservative Party will make its nomination official at its August convention.

Yonkers Insider Editorial: Will NYS Legislature approve the maps from New York State Independent Redistricting Commission of Congress Districts in NYS or will the State legislature draw their own maps for Congressional Districts in NYS?

Recently The New York State Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) sent the State Legislature the Commission approved maps for Congressional Districts in NYS. 

Now it is up to the State Legislature to approve, decline or the State Legislature can redraw the lines itself if it were to choose to do so. 

This process being done is running against the clocks since Petition period to collect signatures begins on Tuesday. 

The State Legislature returns to Albany on Monday. What will The State Legislature decide to do? Will there be two different petition period for candidates to collect signatures to make ballot? One for Congress and one for other offices? Also will be two different Primary days to vote too?

Yonkers Insider will keep our readers posted on what happens. 

Yonkers Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

Matters of Faith: Weekly Article by Rev. J. Loren Russell.

 

Westchester Insider/New York State Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Rematch set for State Senator in the 40th District between Senator Harckham and Gina Arena.

Rematch is set for New York State Senator in the 40th District between Senator Harckham and GOP Candidate Gina Arena. 

They faced each other two years ago with Senator Harckham coming out on top in the race. 

This will be Gina Arena third run for public office: She has previously ran for Westchester County Legislator in the Second District and ran for NYS Senate Against Senator Harckham two years ago. 

Senator Harckham has been a NYS Senator since getting elected in 2018 to the State Senate Seat. 

Prior to that Harckham was a Westchester County Legislator  from 2008 -  2015.

We will keep our readers posted on this race in District 40 for New York State Senator. 

Westchester Insider/New York State Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

New York City Insider/New York State Insider: Election Desk 2024: RELEASE: Leaders In Lower Manhattan And Across New York Endorse Senator Brian Kavanagh For Re-election.

 

LEADERS IN LOWER MANHATTAN AND ACROSS NEW YORK ENDORSE SENATOR BRIAN KAVANAGH FOR RE-ELECTION.

Broad Coalition Supports Senate Housing Chair Brian Kavanagh for Another Term Representing and Delivering for Lower Manhattan.

New York, NY – Today Senator Brian Kavanagh announced endorsements for his reelection to the New York State Senate from a broad coalition of elected officials and Democratic organizations.

Endorsing Kavanagh are: City Comptroller Brad Lander, US Congressmembers Dan Goldman and Jerry Nadler; Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine; State Senators Brad Hoylman, Iwen Chu, Liz Krueger, Robert Jackson, Roxanne Persaud, José M. Serrano, Cordell Cleare, and Kristen Gonzalez; State Assemblymembers Grace Lee, Deborah Glick, Charles Fall, Harvey Epstein, Alex Bores, and Emily Gallagher; and City Councilmembers Erik Bottcher, Carlina Rivera, Gale Brewer, and Keith Powers.

These endorsements from elected officials follow a string of endorsements from Democratic organizations across Lower Manhattan, including the Coalition for a District Alternative (CODA), Downtown Independent Democrats, Grand Street Democrats, Three Bridges Democratic Club, United Democratic Organization (UDO), Village Independent Democrats, and Village Reform Democratic Club (VRDC), and the citywide 504 Democratic Club, which works to advance the interests of the disability community.

Emily Leng, a spokesperson for the campaign, said, “Senator Kavanagh has been one of the most effective legislators, and dedicated public servants in New York, as evidenced by his overwhelming support among his colleagues, elected officials, and local community organizations. He is running for reelection to continue his fight to protect renters, increase affordable housing, fight climate change and other environmental threats, tackle gun violence, and keep our communities safe. While he’s passed some of the strongest laws in the nation to protect tenants, fight climate change, and protect our communities from gun violence, he knows the work is not done. He will continue delivering for Lower Manhattan and championing impactful legislation in Albany.”

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Kavanagh represents about 330,000 residents of the 27th Senate District, which covers Lower Manhattan from the Battery to 14th Street, including Battery Park City, Chinatown, Greenwich Village, the East and South Villages, the Financial District, Little Italy, the Lower East Side, SoHo, NoHo, Tribeca, and Two Bridges. For more information, please visit briankavanagh.org

Yonkers Insider: 2024 Election Desk: For Immediate Release: Statement from Marty Dolan Democrat for US House of Representatives 16th District.

 

Yonkers Insider Reports: Covering last night's 3rd Precinct Community Council Meeting.

Video Credit: Ardina Seward. 

The 3rd Precinct Community Council holds their monthly meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Chema center on 435 Riverdale Avenue.

Always a pretty informative meeting under the leadership of Robert Stauf and the commander of the Third Precinct Captain Michael Mulvey. Also Cathy Marshall does a great job in always being active in the 3rd Precinct Community Council. 

I salute all involved in the 3rd Precinct Community Council. I hope to attend more Community Council meetings in the future. 

It Was a very productive meeting as the special guest speaker was Congressman Jamaal Bowman who gave a presentation in his role as a congressman, who is about to seek reelection In this year's election. 

He answered the questions from the audience on various issues. I thank Congressman Bowman for coming to this important meeting of the community Council. 

Also a Candidate for Congressman Bowman's seat by the name of Marty Dolan made a presentation to the audience as well and answered questions from the audience on various issues. We applaud Marty Dolan for attending as well. 

There was a moment on contention between Congressman Bowman and Candidate Bowman when Dolan asked him regarding an individual by the name of Assata Shakur. 

I have put a transcript of what happened between the going back and forth between Dolan and Congressman Bowman in this posting and as always we always let our readers decide and be the final arbitrator's on issues like this moments that get contentious between people and political candidates. 

Yonkers Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler

Yonkers Insider: Election Desk 2024: Fundraiser for Judge Maritza Fugaro Norton for Westchester County Family Court Judge.

 

From Judge Maritza for Family. 

Yonkers Insider: Election Desk 2024: Fundraiser for Allison Burke for Westchester County Family Court Judge.

 

From Burke for Family. 

Yonkers Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Fundraiser for Raynette Brewster for Westchester County Family Court Judge.

 

From Brewster for Family 

Yonkers Insider: Westchester County Legislator Shanae Williams 16th District: District 16 Update: February 21, 2024.

 

Dear Friends and Neighbors, 

Last week, Public Works & Transportation Committee held a public listening session regarding the Westchester Joint Waterworks land swap with the County. As a member of the committee, I think it’s important to share that while this public listening session was not mandated, it was important for us at the BOL to have this meeting to hear from residents all over Westchester, in particular those residents whose communities are directly impacted. I want to say thank you to each and every person who responded, be it in person or not – we received hundreds of correspondence from residents in favor of the land swap, including various organizations and labor unions – we had dozens who opposed the swap. Rest assured, all your comments are appreciated and your voices heard. My colleagues and I will keep you all in mind as we work together to make the best decision regarding this matter.

As you know, the month of February is the shortest of them all and as you can imagine, there are a lot of activities happening this month. I want to remind you all to please take a look at the upcoming events below, and hopefully I will see you this Friday for the Black History Month event that I am hosting along with Councilwoman Robinson and Yonkers Arts. On another note, while my office is always open and available to you, please note that I will be in Albany for my first New York State Association of Counties Legislative Conference from February 26 – 28, 2024. If there is anything you need while I am away, please do not hesitate to reach out nonetheless.

Sincerely,

Honorable Shanae V. Williams

Legislator, 16th District

Yonkers Insider: Fundraiser for Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.

 

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: Election 2024 Desk: US House of Representatives 16th District Seat.

The Candidates in this race are: Democrat Current Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Democrat Current Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Democrat Marty Dolan. 

Chris Wright is the GOP Candidate for US House of Representatives 16th District.

We will keep our readers posted on this most important Congressional Race. 

Candidates now await the Redistricting lines for Congress for This Year's Congressional Elections to get passed by NYS Legislature after NYS Independent Redistricting Commission approved a map for Congress in NYS. 

This would be Marty Dolan's first attempt for Public Office.

For More Information on Marty Dolan Campaign for Congress, Please Visit https://www.martydolanforcongress.com/

Yonkers Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Hall Beat: Yonkers City Council President Lakisha Collins Bellamy: Commemorating Presidents' Day.

 Join Us As We Commemorate Presidents' Day.

Presidents' Day is a time to honor the leaders who have shaped our nation's history.

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Candidate Profile: Adeel Mirza Democrat for Westchester County District Attorney.

 

Yonkers Insider: Candidate Profile on Adeel Mirza Democrat for Westchester County District Attorney.

This is the first run for Public Office for Adeel Mirza in this run for Westchester County District Attorney.

Adeel is running for Westchester DA because he feels that we need a District Attorney that understands the balance between public safety and equal justice for all. 

Adeel strongly feels that we need a District Attorney who is compassionate at the worst times in peoples' lives. 

The record of Adeel Mirza service is that he has worked in the Westchester District Attorney's office for almost two decades and prosecuted cases at its highest levels. 

Adeel Mirza Bio:  Having risen to the level of Deputy and then Bureau Chief, he understands the magnitude of the work the office does and the way its everyday proceedings affect real peoples' lives - both victims and those who are put through our criminal justice system. And having led the offices in Yonkers, White Plains, and Greenburgh. 

During Adeel's time as a Supervisor in the office, Adeel oversaw thousands of prosecutions each year - on all levels from misdemeanors to violent crimes like rape and homicide. He built critical relationships with the police departments in Westchester County who serve as a crucial partner for the District Attorney's office. 

Since his time in the District Attorney's Office, Adeel has been in private practice handling pro bono cases for defendants in Westchester who cannot afford representation. This has given him a view from the other side of the criminal justice system that is important for any District Attorney to have.

For More info on Adeel Mirza campaign for Westchester County District Attorney, please visit: https://www.mirza4da.com/?fbclid=IwAR1TRVk9m8LVmNA11C7z9-FmoHUvkiK17vZSAVUKvZyp0zb5KbKvkleMgjo

The other Democrats in this race are: Retired Westchester County Court Judge and Former Assistant District Attorney in Westchester County District Attorney Office, Susan Cacace and Attorney William Wagstaff. 

So far no GOP Candidates have announced for the DA Race.

We will keep our readers posted on this most important DA race. 

Yonkers Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

Yonkers Insider: Third Precinct Police Community Council Monthly Meeting: Anticipated Guest Speaker Congressman Jamaal Bowman 16th District.

 

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: 2024 Election Report on Westchester County Democratic Committee Nominating Convention.

 

On Monday Evening, Westchester County Democratic Committee held it's Nominating Convention for this year's elections for the races for Westchester County District Attorney, Westchester County Court Judge and Westchester County Family Court Judge at the Tarrytown Marriott.

For Westchester County District Attorney: Retired Westchester County Court Judge Hon. Susan Cacace got designated for Westchester County District Attorney. She won the vote by the convention by getting 60% of the vote at the convention, where she outpaced challenger William Wagstaff who garnered 40% at the convention. 

Now it heads to Petition period of collecting signatures to make the ballot, which begins in late February. 

Wagstaff will stay in race and attempt to make the ballot as well as Adeel Mirza who is also running for Westchester County District Attorney on the Democratic party side along with Hon. Susan Cacace.

Susan Cacace Quote: “I am so honored to have earned this endorsement,” said Cacace. “As Democrats, we are leading the way in making our criminal justice system stronger and fairer by not only holding wrongdoers accountable, but also showing compassion and finding better ways to prevent crime and get at-risk people on a better track.”

William Wagstaff Quote: “The county convention is just the first step in a long campaign and I look forward to continuing to talk with voters across this great county as I seek to become Westchester’s first Black District Attorney. I am deeply honored to have received the support I have thus far and remain committed to talking to every voter in the county to make the case for a re-imagined District Attorney’s office.

Also at the convention, three candidates got selected to run for the three slots on the Westchester County family Court Bench in this election cycle and they are: Hon. Maritza Fugaro-Norton,  Raynette Brewster and Allison Burke. 

The last office taken up at the convention where as for the Seat on the Westchester County Court Bench: The Candidate who was selected for the Seat was: Sheralyn Pulver Goodman

We will continue to keep our readers posted on the 2024 Election races at Yonkers Insider. 

Yonkers Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Petition period to get on the ballot to begin on February 27th.

The Petition period for candidates to collect signatures to get on the ballot for this year's election starts on Tuesday, February 27th.

That's for offices like NYS Assembly, NYS Senate, Westchester County District Attorney, Westchester County Court Judge and Westchester County Family Court Judge and other local races like Yonkers City Court Judge. 

The only exception would be Congress races until the new Congressional maps are approved by the NYS legislature and signed into law by the Governor. 

We will keep our readers posted on that process on the new Congressional maps. 

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider/New York State Insider: 2024 Election Desk: PRESS RELEASE: Gina Arena nominated as the Republican Candidate for State Senate District 40.

Gina Arena nominated as the Republican Candidate for State Senate District 40.

The Putnam GOP Committee officially nominated Arena at their 2024 County Convention.

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY – The Putnam County Republican Committee held their annual County Convention on Thursday, February 15th at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor in Mahopac. The Committee officially approved Gina Arena to be the Republican Nominee for the State Senate District 40. 

"I am honored to receive the Putnam County GOP’s Nomination as the candidate for New York State Senate District 40. Thank you to Chairman Andres Gil and all of the members of the committee for your endorsement and faith in me. I look forward to winning in November and working hard for the great people of the Hudson Valley. I look forward to running as a unified team along with Congressman Mike Lawler, Assemblyman Matt Slater and all the nominated Republicans. We stand for public safety, affordability, and common sense. We have a winning message for New Yorkers in 2024!” said Gina Arena, Republican Nominee for SD-40.

"We are proud to endorse Gina Arena for NYS Senate District 40. Gina is an amazing candidate who connects with voters and understands the issues. For too long, Albany has ignored affordability, infrastructure development and public safety. Gina is the best person to fight and advocate for a better New York,” said Andres Gil, Putnam County GOP Chairman.

Gina Arena was born and raised in Westchester, and grew up in Bedford, then Pound Ridge and Vista. She and her husband Jim have lived in Purdys for the past 34 years. Being a working mom with eight children (ages 15 to 32), Gina knows the importance of balancing work and family while volunteering in the community. In a blue district, Gina Arena ran a close, competitive race against Peter Harckham in 2022. Gina is running again to represent everyone in the 40th Senate District, and to make New York a safer, stronger and more affordable place to live, work and raise a family. 

To learn more about Gina Arena, visit her site at www.ginaarena4senate.com

 

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: Westchester County Legislator Ben Boykin 5th District: Timely Program on Hate Crimes, Hate Incidents and Discrimination.

 

Dear Friends and Neighbors, 

Join the Westchester County Human Rights Commission for a timely discussion on the difference between hate crimes, hate incidents, and discrimination. This free program will take place on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 6pm at the Westchester County Center. RSVP now by contacting the Human Rights Commission by e-mail at HumanRights@WestchesterCountyNY.Gov or by phone at (914) 995-9500.

Sincerely,

Ben Boykin

Legislator, 5th District

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: Westchester County District Attorney's Office: NEW YORK CITY MAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON FOR ILLEGAL GUN POSSESSION IN HARRISON.

 

NEW YORK CITY MAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON FOR ILLEGAL GUN POSSESSION IN HARRISON.

Defendant, who has prior felony convictions, was in possession of a loaded pistol.

 

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced today that a New York City man was sentenced on Thursday to seven years in state prison for illegal gun possession. 

 

DA Rocah said: “Today’s sentence is another example of my unwavering commitment to removing dangerous weapons and those who illegally possess them from our streets.” 

 

The defendant, Jose Valle, 35, of New York City, pleaded guilty on Oct. 12, 2023, to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a felony. In addition to his sentence, the defendant will receive five years of post-release supervision. The defendant, who has prior felony convictions, is prohibited from legally possessing firearms. 

 

On Dec. 28, 2022, at approximately 4:48 p.m., the Westchester County Department of Public Safety conducted a routine traffic stop on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison. The defendant attempted to flee before police arrested him and recovered from the defendant’s pant leg a 9mm pistol loaded with seven bullets. 

  

The case was before Judge George Fufidio in Westchester County Court and prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Adrian Murphy of the Trials and Investigations Division.   

 

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: **Bee-Line Service Alert for Presidents' Day.

 

On Monday, February 19, Bee-Line buses and ParaTransit will operate on a Saturday schedule.

For service alerts and bus schedules visit www.westchestergov.com/beelinebus 

Happy Birthday in Heaven to My Mother - Constance Heusler.

Happy Birthday in Heaven Mommy. I love you and miss you. Always thinking of you and missing you every minute of everyday. 

Love Your Son,

Delfim Heusler 

Yonkers Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Hall Beat: Rally held for Yonkers City Councilwoman Corazon Pineda Isaac 2nd District.

Photo Credit: Ardina Seward of SW Yonkers Hamlet Hub.

There was a Rally held at Yonkers City Hall on the steps late this afternoon on Anti Bullying in support of Yonkers City Councilwoman Corazon Pineda Isaac of the 2nd District.

We will continue to keep our readers posted on this situation and on this issue. 

Yonkers Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler 

Yonkers Insider: 2024 Election Desk News: RELEASE: William Wagstaff Shows Strong Support At Westchester County Democrats Nominating Convention.

 

WILLIAM WAGSTAFF SHOWS STRONG SUPPORT AT WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEMOCRATS NOMINATING CONVENTION.

Reaffirming cross-county support to restore a fairer, safer, and more accountable criminal justice system, focus moves to June 25 Primary Election.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 12, 2024

White Plains, NY – Tonight, William O. Wagstaff III, a first-time candidate for office, received broad support to be Westchester’s next District Attorney at the Westchester County Democratic Committee’s nominating convention. While he did not receive the outright nomination for the position, Wagstaff declared intent on running for the seat in the June 25 Primary and surprised members of the county committee with the extent of the support he garnered as he continues to run as a reformer against the entrenched machine and racks up endorsements from leading Democrats.  

“The county convention is just the first step in a long campaign and I look forward to continuing to talk with voters across this great county as I seek to become Westchester’s first Black District Attorney. I am deeply honored to have received the support I have thus far and remain committed to talking to every voter in the county to make the case for a re-imagined District Attorney’s office.

From every corner of our diverse county, our campaign has generated grassroots support and received dozens of endorsements from elected leaders and organizations. I have unique experience unlike any candidate to ever seek this office, and have the ability to affect real change instead of rhetoric as we make Westchester fairer, safer, and stronger. I look forward to hearing the concerns of voters across Westchester.”

William’s growing list of Democratic endorsements:

Shawyn Patterson-Howard

Mayor, Mount Vernon

Vivian McKenzie

Mayor, Peekskill

Tony Gonçalves

Town Supervisor, Lewisboro

Ellen Calves

Town Supervisor, Bedford

Jamaal T. Bailey

NYS Senator

Nathalia Fernandez

NYS Senator

Chris Burdick

NYS Assemblymember

Dana Levenberg

NYS Assemblymember

Tyrae Woodson-Samuels

County Legislator & BOL Majority Leader

Jewel Williams-Johnson

County Legislator

Darren Morton

Comptroller, Mount Vernon

Omar Lopez

Deputy Mayor, Ossining

Gina Jackson

Town Board Member, Greenburgh

Mary Shah

Town Board Member, Lewisboro

Joy Haber

Town Board Member, Greenburgh

Shane Osinloye

City Council, New Rochelle

Cathlin Gleason

City Council President, Mount Vernon

Jaevon Boxhill

City Council, Mount Vernon

Derrick Thompson

City Council, Mount Vernon

Danielle Browne

City Council, Mount Vernon

Ed Poteat

City Council, Mount Vernon

Andrés Castillo

Town Board Member, Bedford

Stephanie McCaine

Town Board Member, Bedford

Ruth Hassell-Thompson

Former NYS Senator 36th District

Ernie Davis

Former Mount Vernon Mayor

Alfreda Williams

Former County Legislator, 8 LD

Danielle Tagger-Epstein

Rye City Dems Chair

Mount Vernon City Dems Chair

Jenn Castelhano

Lewisboro Town Dems Chair

NY Working Families Party

White Plains Democratic Committee

Lewisboro Democratic Committee

Mount Vernon Democratic Committee

Bedford Democratic Committee

New Castle Democratic Committee

North Salem Democratic Committee

About William: 

 

William O. Wagstaff III is a respected attorney who has represented victims in some of the most high-profile civil rights cases in recent history.

 

William’s commitment to his community is equal to his commitment to justice; he serves as Special Prosecutor for Police Disciplinary Hearings, serves as Chair of the African American Men of Westchester Mentoring Committee, and is on the Board of Directors for the Legal Aid Society of Westchester.

 

Wagstaff’s civil rights advocacy, legal experience, and ability to effect change are earning him broad support across Westchester County for District Attorney as his campaign continues to build momentum as a frontrunner ahead of the June Democratic Primary.

 

Born and raised in Mount Vernon, and a lifelong Westchester resident, he is now raising two great kids with his wife Christina, who is expecting.

 

For more information visit www.wagstaffforda.com 

 

Yonkers Insider: 2024 Election Desk: New York State Senator Shelley Mayer Endorses Susan Cacace Democrat for Westchester County District Attorney.

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We are very proud to announce that we’ve received the endorsement of State Senator Shelley Mayer! As a tireless leader and advocate for her constituents, Shelley sets an example of what true commitment looks like. We are thrilled to have her on this journey with us!

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