Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Fundraiser for Susan Cacace Democrat for Westchester County District Attorney.

 

Yonkers Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Judge Mary Anne Scattaretico Naber for NYS Supreme Court Justice 9th JD.

 

Judge Mary Anne Scattaretico Naber for NYS Supreme Court Justice 9th JD. 

Instagram Page: 

 https://www.instagram.com/judgemaryanne2024?igsh=MThnemt1cGc2NGxnOA==

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: 2024 Election Desk: Endorsement Corner: Michael Gerald Endorses George Latimer for Congress.

 

Michael Gerald Endorses George Latimer for Congress. 

The Reverend Michael Gerald of Tuckahoe announced today he is ending his campaign for Congress is New York’s 16th Congressional district (CD16). His decision coincides with the finalization of Congressional district lines in New York. Gerald paused his campaign when George Latimer entered the race; now that George definitely resides within the newly drawn district, Gerald is exiting and will actively campaign for Latimer. 

“Many things have changed since I announced my candidacy for Congress In July,” said Gerald. “But some things have not changed; the residents of CD 16 still deserve a congressman who shares our Democratic values and represents them with his votes. Bowman is not that person, on major bills he has consistently voted against President Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Hakeem Je]ries. He and his extreme left cronies are often the lone Democrats voting with a sea of Republicans.” 

Citing Latimer’s record of progressive accomplishments Gerald says “George Latimer is the proven leader CD 16 needs now to move our country forward. I have known George for years, he and I share the belief that ‘50 percent of something is better than 100 percent of nothing.’ He and I have worked side by side on issues that directly benefit the Black community, including housing, civil rights and criminal justice reform, just to name a few.” 

Gerald continues “George’s opponent, Rep. Bowman, does not share my core values. He lacks the sensibilities and personal care for all the district’s constituents. He looks for attention by grand- standing and quarreling on camera to curry publicity. His antics are a waste of time and CD 16’s resources. While Bowman’s been obsessed with exchanging insults with people like Marjorie Taylor Greene, he hasn’t accomplished much for the district or those he claims to fight for most.” 

Gerald is not surprised by the vicious, hate-filled rhetoric or avalanche of falsehoods Bowman is running against Latimer. Gerald will actively campaign for Latimer and says he is dedicated to ensuring a victory for Latimer in the June Democratic primary. 

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.”