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.