… tradition by doing six speeches in different regions of the state – New York City, Buffalo, Long Island, Westchester County, Syracuse and Albany, where he spoke at a state university theater and not the Capitol.
Day: January 11, 2017
DA: Elmsford Man Who Shot Ex-Greenburgh Police Officer Gets Prison Time
An Elmsford man has been sentenced to more than a decade behind bars for his role in the shooting of a retired Greenburgh police officer. On Wednesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced that Taqiy Walton, 35, had been sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges in the 2015 shooting.
Medical pot dispensary says it’s cleared to make home deliveries :0
A medical marijuana provider said Wednesday it has state clearance to be the first company to make home delivery of weed to patients in all five boroughs of New York City. Vireo Health of New York said it’ll start home delivery within 90 days in Gotham, all of Westchester County and Nassau County on Long Island.
Helicopter carrying Gov. Cuomo makes emergency landing
A helicopter carrying Gov. Andrew Cuomo was forced to make an emergency landing in Westchester County Wednesday afternoon after the aircraft filled with smoke.
Cuomo helicopter makes emergency landing, no injuries reported
… ate addresses, to fly between his Albany and Manhattan offices, and between his offices and events at his Westchester County home.
Governor Wants to Make New York a Hiking and Cycling Paradise
… multi-use trail in the nation,” said the Democratic governor at a state of the state speech Tuesday in Westchester County. Cuomo proposed spending $200 million over three years to pave 350 miles of gaps in the existing greenways and connect them to …
Medical marijuana can soon be delivered to Staten Island patients
… services. The home delivery program will initially serve patients in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County, said Ari Hoffnung, CEO of Vireo Health of New York, which has dispensaries in Queens, Westchester, Binghamton and Albany. “We are …
JWT and Gustavo Martinez Deny Racist, Sexist and Anti-Semitic Claims in New Court Filings
… charges: that Martinez told journalist Douglas Quenqua of Campaign that he and his wife had moved out of Westchester County, NY because it had “too many Jews.” Even in this case, the law firm of Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP …
BRIEF-Willdan Group awarded $75 mln base contract for Con Edison energy efficiency program
… to implement Con Edison of New York’s commercial direct install program across utility’s New York city, Westchester county service area * Con Edison’s direct install program replaces Con Edison’s small business direct install program which co was …
Astorino Reaffirms Plans To Seek Final, 3rd Term As Westchester County Exec
While no formal announcement has been made, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino continues to make it clear he is running for a third term in 2017. Astorino said he wants a third term as county exec – even though some didn’t believe he’d go through with running this year.
Gov. Cuomo directs DOT to find independent ‘tunnel expert’ for I-81 study
… but his decision has angered some legislators . He visited Buffalo, New York City , Long Island and Westchester County earlier this week. He’s now on his way to Albany. The address filled the 463-seat Carrier Amphitheater. Those in attendance …
Medical marijuana home deliveries to begin in NYC area
A medical marijuana provider says it will begin home delivery to severely ill patients in the New York City area. Vireo Health of New York said Wednesday that state health officials have given them approval for deliveries that will begin within 90 days in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County.
Cuomo: SAAB Jobs in CNY, Syracuse Airport Will Be Rebuilt, Southern Tier to Lead NY Hemp Farming
Governor Andrew Cuomo is at the Syracuse Civic Center Wednesday morning for the fifth stop on his regional State of the State tour. His four previous stops were in New York City, Buffalo, Westchester County, and Long Island.
Entergy: Closing Due to Financial Concerns. Will Attempt to Move Employees Elsewhere in the Company.
Entergy, the owner of Indian Point, which agreed with Governor Andrew Cuomo and signed an agreement to close within four years this past weekend, has issued this statement, which was distributed by the Westchester County Association: Yesterday, we announced that after more than four decades of Indian Point providing New York State with clean, safe and reliable electricity, we have reached a settlement with New York State. Under the settlement, the State will end its legal challenges, issue the necessary permits and certifications and support the renewal of the operating licenses for the Indian Point Energy Center.
Caller In Hudson Valley Hospital Threat ID’d, Charged
… police. Alfano was arraigned before Judge Daniel O’Brien in the Village of Buchanan Court and remanded to Westchester County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash bail.
Medical marijuana home deliveries to begin in NYC area
A medical marijuana provider says it will begin home delivery to severely ill patients in the New York City area. Vireo Health of New York said Wednesday that state health officials have given them approval for deliveries that will begin within 90 days in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County.
Yorktown’s Athletic Director Earns Don DeMatteo Service Award
… Nardone is a longtime member of the Section One Baseball Umpires Association and former president of Westchester County Basketball Association. As well, he is a member of the Section One Basketball Committee, Section 1 Baseball Committee, the …
Greenburgh’s Feiner Urges County To Hold Buyback At Gun Show
… to hold an amnesty buyback program on this same day … at the same place. Nine of the 17 members of the Westchester County Legislature voted this week to ban the controversial event, set for Saturday, Jan. 21 and Sunday, Jan. 22, at the County …
Cuomo looks to counties to solve high property tax rates
… and consider joint purchases of expensive equipment, like snowplows and ambulances. The governor spoke in Westchester County, where there are 425 separate local governments, he pointed out. Coincidentally, the Westchester county executive, Rob …
Retail complex sold for $66M
Mohawk Commons, the Niskayuna retail complex, has been sold for $66 million to a national operator of open-air shopping centers. DLC Management Corp. of Tarrytown, Westchester County, acquired the property in a joint venture with DRA Advisors LLC. Mohawk Commons was purchased from Ohio-based DDR Corp. as part of a portfolio of 16 shopping centers, all but one of them in New York state.
Evaluating how the New York State Court of Appeals went about its business
… Appellate Division, First Department, by David Paterson, then governor. DiFiore started her career in the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, serving six years as an assistant DA and four years as chief of the office’s narcotics bureau. …