Day: January 16, 2017

Cuomo courting ‘middle-class anger’

… empty. He hasn’t done enough to fix that.” But take away New York City and liberal enclaves like Albany, Westchester County and Ithaca, and New York begins to resemble Ohio, Pennsylvania or Michigan: Rust Belt states that have lost jobs, population …

Rob Astorino: It’s All Collapsing For Cuomo

A former, and possibly future, opponent of Gov. Andrew Cuomo says things are beginning to unravel and he’s creating diversions to distract voters. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino joined the Keeler in the Morning Show on Monday to talk about why New York, and specifically upstate are ‘floundering’, and Cuomo’s recent proposal to provide free college education to students who meet certain economic criteria.

Westchester, Putnam Schools Launch Anti-Bullying/Safety Reporting App

Students often have a hard time letting an adult or school official know when they are being bullied or harassed online, but a new app available in Putnam Valley and some Westchester county schools offers an anonymous solution. The app, White Plains-based Anonymous Alerts, allows for the quick, easy, and anonymous reporting of urgent information regarding student safety to school officials without fear of retaliation.

Several Democrats to skip inauguration

… York City Democratic representatives are among those who say they will not be going to the inauguration. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and GOP chairman Doug Colety are planning to attend the event. In spite of the spat, and the ensuing …

Alzheimer’s Disease Information Event Scheduled in Scarsdale

The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter will present the program “What Alzheimer’s disease is and what you can do about it” on Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Scarsdale Women’s Club. Legal and financial issues related to dementia will also be discussed, as will innovative free programs and services available from the Alzheimer’s Association for families living with dementia.

Was Abraham Lincoln Ever in Pelham?

… Barr, Lockwood, A Brief, But Most Complete & True Account of the Settlement of the Ancient Town of Pelham Westchester County, State of New York Known One Time Well & Favourably as the Lordshipp & Mannour of Pelham Also the Story of the Three Modern …

Whole Foods Markets Donate $14K To Westchester Land Trust

Westchester residents who enjoy green spaces and farmlands and organic vegetables, will be thrilled with the news that the Westchester Land Trust recently received $14,000 from the Whole Foods Market as part of its five percent community giving day. The money was raised in one day at three Westchester County Whole Foods locations including Port Chester, White Plains, and Yonkers by the company donating five percent of the store’s net sales to the trust.

Meet the Agent: Helen Adams, Zimmermann Literary

… hear from me in two weeks it is most likely because the project isn’t right for my agency.” “Grew up in Westchester County, N.Y.; was a Girl Scout way longer than most; played field hockey in college; am the proud mother of two college students; and …