Lowey Asks Feds To Repay NYC For $300K Daily Cost To Guard Trump Tower

Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Congressman Jose E. Serrano, ranking Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee and the Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee, Thursday called for federal reimbursement for costs New York City first responders incur to protect President Donald Trump and his family. NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill informed the Congressional delegation Wednesday that NYPD and FDNY spent $25.7 million for this purpose between Election Day and the inauguration, and ongoing daily costs for NYPD of up to $308,000 when President Trump is in New York.

Ossining Celebrates Peace, Unity At Rally

The village was the setting for a Peace and Unity Vigil and Rally on Friday, which featured speakers from clergy and elected officials like Congresswoman Nita Lowey and County Legislator Catherine Borgia . People representing the Muslim community and the LGBT community also spoke.