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Taxpayers Asked To OK New $14.8 Million Fire Station Taxpayers Asked To OK New $14.8 Million Fire Station
Taxpayers Asked To OK New $14.8 Million Fire Station Bedford taxpayers are being asked to approve a scaled-down $14.8 million bond for a new firehouse on Tuesday, Jan. 14.  The vote takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, 44 Village Green. A costlier version of the project was defeated by 32 votes of Bedford residents on April 30, 2019. Bedford's current fire station is 91 years old. It is wedged between the Bedford Public Library and the U.S. Post Office. The new fire station would be located a quarter-mile south of the village, by the intersection of state Routes 172 and 22, and would be about twice…
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What Is At Stake On Election Day In Westchester? What Is At Stake On Election Day In Westchester?
What Is At Stake On Election Day In Westchester? On Tuesday, Nov. 5, many local municipalities will be electing supervisors, mayors, council members and judges. Westchester County legislators also are up for re-election. Several towns also have local propositions on their ballot. With the onset of "early voting" in New York state, registered voters have been able to cast votes since Oct. 26. Additional details about who is on the ballot can be found by clicking here.  Towns and Villages Across Westchester, Democrats enjoy control of most municipalities. However, Republican control of town boards remains strong in Harrison and Mount …
Internet Abuzz With Speculation Cuomo Rigged New NY License Plate Contest Internet Abuzz With Speculation Cuomo Rigged New NY License Plate Contest
Internet Abuzz With Speculation Cuomo Rigged New NY License Plate Contest New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to come under fire for his new license plate design proposal, this time with Internet buzzing with speculation the whole thing is rigged. Last month, the governor announced that he was launching a statewide survey (which has since closed without results being announced) to allow New Yorkers to vote on the design of a new license plate, with each of the five proposals featured Empire State landmarks. One of the plates features the new Tappan Zee Bridge, whose official name, Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, was pushed through by the governor to honor his late fath…
Westchester's Andrea Stewart-Cousins Makes History As New State Senate Majority Leader Westchester's Andrea Stewart-Cousins Makes History As New State Senate Majority Leader
Westchester's Andrea Stewart-Cousins Makes History As New State Senate Majority Leader It’s official: New York Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins of Westchester has made political history, becoming the first woman to become the majority leader of the State Senate when she was sworn in on Wednesday. "When you think about it, not that long ago, women weren’t even allowed to walk on the floor of this chamber,” the Senator representing Yonkers said shortly after taking the Senate gavel on the opening day of the state Legislature's 2019 session. "I stand here the first woman leader of a legislative house in state history. And if we do this right, I cannot and will not be the last."&n…
Car Crashes Into Garrison Fire Station On Busy Day Of Voting Car Crashes Into Garrison Fire Station On Busy Day Of Voting
Car Crashes Into Garrison Fire Station On Busy Day Of Voting Voters were a little startled when a car drove into the side of the Garrison Firehouse, a busy polling place, but no one was injured. The incident took place around 12:43 p.m. Tuesday when a voter arriving at the fire station on Route 9 failed to stop in time while parking on the north side and hit the building, said Garrison Fire Commissioner David Brower. The building was not seriously impacted by the crash, with some aluminum siding crushed, he said. And voting was not interrupted due to the crash. "We have been busy with a steady stream of voters," he said. "Thankfully no one…
'Tish' James Wins Democratic Primary For Attorney General In Four-Way Race 'Tish' James Wins Democratic Primary For Attorney General In Four-Way Race
'Tish' James Wins Democratic Primary For Attorney General In Four-Way Race Letitia "Tish" James became the first black woman to win a major party statewide nomination on Thursday, Sept. 13 in the four-way primary race for state Attorney General. James, endorsed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was the unofficial winner for the job used to police Wall Street and lead legal “resistance” against President Donald Trump. James took aim at Trump in her victory speech, saying he "can't go a day without dividing us." James told supporters in Brooklyn that we're "in the middle of a fight to save our democracy." She said Trump "can't go a day witho…
Primaries Fast Approaching: Here's How To Get An Absentee Ballot Primaries Fast Approaching: Here's How To Get An Absentee Ballot
Primaries Fast Approaching: Here's How To Get An Absentee Ballot Connecticut Primaries are Tuesday, Aug. 14 with elections Tuesday, Nov. 6. Statewide – including governor – and local positions will be decided. Make your opinion count by voting. If you haven't registered to vote or can't make it to the booth, consider a Connecticut Absentee Ballot. Your vote matters. Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.― Abraham Lincoln
New Rochelle Officials Drafting New Schools Budget After First Fails New Rochelle Officials Drafting New Schools Budget After First Fails
New Rochelle Officials Drafting New Schools Budget After First Fails After the proposed $272.8 million schools budget was overwhelmingly rejected by voters last week, New Rochelle officials are going back to the drawing board to draft a more community-friendly budget. Last week, voters rejected the district’s initial proposed budget with 3,116 votes against and 1,689 in favor of the proposed $272,804,093 spending plan. As a result, the administration and Board of Education are drafting a new budget, which they will consider adopting for a potential vote at its May 29 hearing. There will also be a public hearing on the proposal on June 5 at New Rochelle High …
Bronxville Board Of Ed Proposes $25M Bond To 'Provide Expanded Opportunity' Bronxville Board Of Ed Proposes $25M Bond To 'Provide Expanded Opportunity'
Bronxville Board Of Ed Proposes $25M Bond To 'Provide Expanded Opportunity' BRONXVILLE, N.Y. - With the Bronxville High School nearing its 100th anniversary, the district’s Board of Education has set a date for village residents to vote on a near $25 million dollar bond proposal that will “set up the building for the next 100 years.” The Board unanimously adopted a resolution at Thursday night’s meeting to present a $24.8 bond proposal that will be put to a public vote on March 13. The project would address site improvements, repairs, infrastructure improvements and program-related enhancements. According to the district, the proposed bond project is tax-neutral, s…
Letter To The Editor: New York Has A Voting Problem Letter To The Editor: New York Has A Voting Problem
Letter To The Editor: New York Has A Voting Problem Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail [email protected]. To the Editor: Our state has a voting problem. In the 2016 election, 56.2% of eligible New York voters voted, ranking 42nd in the country. Our democracy thrives when all are able to engage in the election process. This means ensuring people's ability to vote through a number of potential new measures. New York State is one of only 13 states without early voting. Early voting allows flexibility for voters to vote when they are able to, while juggling work and…