Category: White Plains, NY

Immigration Rally Set For Pace Law School

… will host the rally in partnership with other elected officials and community groups throughout Westchester County including the Immigration Justice Clinic at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, the Lower Hudson Valley Chapter of …

Public hearing held on bill for stricter gun show rules

The White Plains hearing came after an effort by Westchester Democrats to ban gun shows on county-owned property was vetoed by Republican County Executive Rob Astorino. The gun show returned to the Westchester County Center last weekend after being canceled four years ago following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.

Four years after Sandy Hook, N.Y. gun show returns to record crowds

Four years after Sandy Hook, N.Y. gun show returns to record crowds As many as 5,000 people were expected to attend the first gun and knife show since 2012. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – At 8:30 a.m., the line to enter Saturday’s gun and knife show was already wrapped around the side of the Westchester County Center.

Gun Show Goes Off Without A Hitch After Astorino Vetoes Legislative Ban

The Firearm and Knife Show and Sale kicked off as originally scheduled Saturday at the Westchester County Center in White Plains just days after County Executive Rob Astorino vetoed legislation that would have banned such events from county property. In his veto message sent down to the legislature Friday, Astorino said, “the gun show satisfies all the requirements for its legal and safe operation” and “has historically been one of the best run and most well-attended events held at the .”

Guns Is Tonight’s Lively Topic On Larchmont-Mamaroneck TV’s ‘Local Live’

Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker is Thursday night’s guest on LMCTV’s “Local Live,” focusing on “Guns in Westchester.” The weekly cable television show’s guests include Mamaroneck resident Mark Lane and Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker of Rye, one of nine Democratic legislators who recently voted to ban the sale of guns on county property.

DA: White Plains Woman Indicted In Double-Fatal Head-On Collision

A White Plains woman is facing up to 25 years in prison after she was indicted on multiple felony charges for her role in the deaths of two senior citizens in a head-on collision while driving with drugs in her system and a blood alcohol content nearly quadruple the legal limit. On Wednesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that White Plains resident Michelle Bonet, 46, has been indicted, including multiple felony charges of aggravated vehicular homicide for her role in the accident that took two lives last year.

Westchester District Attorney Charges White Plains Woman in Head-on…

Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced that Michelle Bonet of 9 Stonewall Circle, White Plains, New York was arraigned on an indictment today before Judge Anne Minihan and charged with: one count of a Driving While Ability Impaired by the combined influence of drugs or of alcohol and any drug or drugs, a Misdemeanor On October 28, 2016 at approximately 2:15 p.m., the defendant was driving north by west on West Hartsdale Road in Greenburgh. While driving her Chrysler minivan, the defendant was observed by witnesses crossing over the double yellow line multiple times.

Westchester DA: Woman Indicted For Fatal Greenburgh Drunk Driving Incident

A White Plains woman is facing up to 25 years in prison after she was indicted on multiple felony charges for her role in the deaths of senior citizens in a head-on collision while driving with drugs in her system and a blood alcohol content nearly quadruple the legal limit. On Wednesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that White Plains resident Michelle Bonet, 46, has been indicted, including multiple felony charges of aggravated vehicular homicide for her role in the accident that took two lives last year.

Guns In Harrison This Week’s Topic On LMCTV’s ‘Local Live’

Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker is Thursday night’s guest on LMCTV’s “Local Live,” focusing on “Guns in Westchester.” The weekly cable television show’s guest will be westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker of Rye, one of nine Democratic legislators who recently voted to ban the sale of guns on county property.

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.

Grassi & Co. Acquires Bernstein and Seidman

… business and compete in today’s changing landscape.” Bernstein and his staff currently have offices in Westchester County, NY and are slated to move sometime in May to White Plains, NY. Grassi & Co., the 70th largest firm in the U.S., is a premier …

White Plains gun show likely to go on despite vote to ban it

On Monday night, the Westchester County Board of Legislators voted 9-8 to ban gun shows at county-run venues. The ban would affect the upcoming gun show at the Westchester County Center in White Plains on Jan. 21. County officials say there will be a police presence at the show and background checks for anyone who wants to purchase a weapon.

Westchester Legislators Ban Gun Shows On County Property

A Joint Meeting of Committees on Legislation, Labor/Parks/Planning/Housing, & Public Safety & Social Services on Tuesday, where county lawmakers recommended a ban on gun shows held on county property. The local law will be put to a vote on Jan. 9. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Westchester County’s Board of Legislators narrowly passed legislation Monday night that bans gun shows on county property.

Gun Show Ban Supporters Rally on Steps of Michaelian Building in 19…

Action at the Westchester County Board of Legislators Monday evening: the County Board passed the Gun Show Ban on County Property by 9-8 WPCNR MAIN STREET JOURNAL. Special to WPCNR from Peter Katz and The Westchester County Board of Legislators January 9, 2017: an end to gun violence and tighter gun control laws, braved the 19 degree temperature in White Plains Monday evening for a candlelight vigil on the steps of the County Office Building.

Westchester Democrats try to stop upcoming gun show

Citing recent acts of violence in Mount Vernon and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Democratic members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators say they have an obligation to ban the upcoming gun show at the County Center in White Plains. Lawmakers were expected to vote Monday night to prohibit gun shows on county-run property, saying that it is not about Second Amendment rights, but safety.

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ConEdison Solutions which has been the default supplier selected by the Sustainable Westchester power consortium of 24 Westchester County cities and towns, including White Plains, has announced it is being purchased by Exelon, a $7 Billion energy supply firm. The purchase comes six months after ConEdison Solutions started supplying electricity to the 24 Westchester cities and towns.

County Will Vote January 9 on Banning Gun Shows From County Property: Boykin

Labor/Parks/Planning/Housing, and Public Safety & Social Services committees voted to recommend that the full Board of Legislators hold a vote on ID# 9417 , an act amending the Laws of Westchester County to prohibit participation in a gun show on County-owned property. This Act was first proposed by Legislator Ken Jenkins in 2010 and has since been sponsored by every member of the Democratic caucus.

Democratic County Legislators Say DONa T Sell Your Guns on County PROPERTYa “Legislation Up Jan 9

Democrats on the Legislation, Labor/Parks/Planning/Housing, and Public Safety & Social Services committees voted to recommend that the full Board of Legislators vote on ID# 9417, an act amending the Laws of Westchester County to prohibit participation in a gun show on County-owned property. This Act was first proposed by Legislator Ken Jenkins in 2010 and has since been sponsored by every member of the Democratic caucus.