John Flanagan for governor?

… has thought about running for the state’s top political post but has not committed one way or the other. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is still being mentioned at a repeat contender (he ran in 2014), though he currently is focused on …

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 …

Alec Baldwin is On a Mission to Save the Planet

U.S. actor and activist Alec Baldwin delivers his speech during The Equator Prize Award ceremony at Theatre Mogador, in Paris, Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 as part of the COP21. For years, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has continuously vowed to put an end to the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant, located in Westchester County, about 30 miles outside of New York City.

New York Seeks to Develop U.S.’s Biggest Offshore Wind Projects

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo this week proposed to develop up to 2,400 megawatts of offshore wind power by 2030 capable of powering 1.25 million homes as the state seeks to lead the nation in renewable energy production. The offshore wind proposal came after the Democratic governor said on Monday that Entergy Corp’s 2,069-MW Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester County would shut by 2021 and the state planned to replace its power output with renewable and low carbon energy sources.

New York seeks to develop U.S.’s biggest offshore wind projects

Jan 12 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo this week proposed to develop up to 2,400 megawatts of offshore wind power by 2030 capable of powering 1.25 million homes as the state seeks to lead the nation in renewable energy production. The offshore wind proposal came after the Democratic governor said on Monday that Entergy Corp’s 2,069-MW Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester County would shut by 2021 and the state planned to replace its power output with renewable and low carbon energy sources.

Armonk Man Sentenced In I-684 Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Woman

An Armonk man has been sentenced to nearly a decade in prison after drinking, driving and getting involved in a wrong-way crash on I-684 in Bedford that took the life of a woman and left his passenger with severe injuries. On Thursday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Zachary Tokson, 27, has been sentenced to an indeterminate sentence of three to nine years in state prison after pleading guilty to three felony charges related to a 2015 accident.

New York’s Nuclear Option

A boat moves along the Hudson River in front of the Indian Point nuclear power plant on March 18, 2011 in Buchanan, New York. Rob Astorino , Westchester County Executive, discusses Governor Andrew Cuomo’s agreement with the owner of the Indian Point nuclear power plant to shut down both its operating reactors by 2021 and what this means for his constituents.

Astorino Names Three ‘Major’ Cuomo ‘Fake News’ Stories In Tarrytown Speech

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said 2017 has begun with plenty of “fake news coming out of Albany” as outlined in this week’s State of the State speeches by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. During his eighth annual speech to the Westchester County Association on Thursday morning at the Westchester Marriott, Astorino said, “Our first breakfast was way back in 2010; the good old days when hacking meant a bad cough, Hillary Clinton’s server was a waiter with a tray, and a Russian leak was something you did after a few vodkas, on your way to catch a train.”

Riverkeeper Applauds Indian Point Closing

… replace the energy generated by the plant – which will also provide new, well-paying jobs in the region.” Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino blasted the agreement, criticizing Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Riverkeeper for negotiating the agreement in …

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 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.

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.

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.