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Speaking to reporters in White Plains on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey called for emergency funding to battle the deadly Zika virus that appears to be spreading in the United States. The Democrat, of Harrison, who represents Westchester and Rockland counties called upon Speaker of the House Paul Ryan to immediately reconvene Congress, said Elizabeth Stanley, Lowey's spokeswoman.
A $500,000 gift from longtime institutional supporters Stephen and Nita Lowey of Harrison will make it financially possible for more students to participate in School for International Training's graduate institute programs starting this fall. Stephen Lowey is a chair emeritus trustee of World Learning and Nita Lowey is a member of Congress from New York.
The region's top female Democrats welcomed news this week that Hillary Clinton of Chappaqua has won support from enough delegates to be her party's presumptive presidential nominee. U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, D-Harrison, said, "Hillary Clinton made history night, and I'll work hard to make sure she makes history again in November."
I would like to take this time to recognize the downtown, West Harrison and Purchase Fire Departments. All three departments recently held their annual Memorial Day ceremonies in remembrance of their members and fallen heroes.
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney of New York's 18th Congressional District will speak at the annual Westchester Government Relations Legislative Breakfast on Friday. The free breakfast takes place at the Jewish Community Center of Harrison from 8:15-9:15 a.m. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m.
