Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
Police & Fire
Lebanon County Commissioner, 81, Dies Of COVID-19 Complications Lebanon County Commissioner, 81, Dies Of COVID-19 Complications
Lebanon County Commissioner, 81, Dies Of Covid-19 Complications Lebanon County Commissioner William "Bill" Ames has died of COVID-19 complications. Ames, 81, died Tuesday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital, according to a press release from the county commissioner's office. The Republican was in the middle of his third four-year term. He “has served, for the last ten years, with a forthright desire to confront fiscal and social issues that challenge counties on a daily basis,” the release says. “His consistent approach was always to be a listener, to give thoughtful consideration, and to make fair decisions." He worked alongside fellow commission…

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by Nicole Acosta
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Two More Hamptons Municipalities Block Pot Sales Two More Hamptons Municipalities Block Pot Sales
Two More Hamptons Municipalities Block Pot Sales Two more Long Island municipalities will be opting out of offering legalized marijuana as New York gets set to go all-in on cannabis sales. Both the East Hampton Village and Town of East Hampton made it official that they will not permit the retail sale of marijuana within their jurisdictions, though officials left the door open for potential future sales. Following a series of public meetings and discussions, officials in the town and village decided to opt-out of potential retail sales when it becomes officially legal in New York State to sell on Jan. 1, 2022. Related story - NY Officia…

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by Zak Failla
North Hunterdon, NJ
News
'Smackdown' Is Over: Kids Throughout NJ Can Now Sell Lemonade, Mow Lawns Without A Permit 'Smackdown' Is Over: Kids Throughout NJ Can Now Sell Lemonade, Mow Lawns Without A Permit
'Smackdown' Is Over: Kids Throughout NJ Can Now Sell Lemonade, Mow Lawns Without A Permit New Jersey youngsters can no longer be shaken down by local governments when they want to sell sidewalk lemonade. Gov. Phil Murphy signed a measure into law Monday that allows enterprising children looking to make a few bucks to operate pop-up businesses without municipal permits or licenses. Hard to believe, for sure, but dozens of states still make the summer pastime illegal without local government approval. The same goes for mowing lawns and shoveling snow. Health-code violations and child-labor laws are their concerns, officials in those states claim. New Jersey joined nearby New Yor…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Stamford, CT
Politics
Bobby Valentine Reveals What Prompted His Run For Mayor Of Stamford Bobby Valentine Reveals What Prompted His Run For Mayor Of Stamford
Bobby Valentine Reveals What Prompted His Run For Mayor Of Stamford He's been known by many as the unofficial mayor of Connecticut's second-largest city for years. Now, after a lifelong career in sports, Major League Baseball legend Bobby Valentine wants to be Stamford's mayor for real. In a week, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, voters will make the call in a race that has drawn national attention and even seen each candidate endorsed by a past United States president. "Tommy Lasorda would introduce me either as the mayor of Stamford or ambassador of Stamford," Valentine said, referring to the late Los Angeles Dodgers manager. The 71-year-old Valentine can't pinpoint…

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by Joe Lombardi
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Town's Borough Attorney Steps Down After Assault Charge NJ Town's Borough Attorney Steps Down After Assault Charge
NJ Town's Borough Attorney Steps Down After Assault Charge The borough attorney in one Union County town is temporarily stepping down following an assault charge. Mountainside's attorney, John Post, was charged with domestic violence simple assault on July 28, on accusations he punched someone and wrestled with another in an incident that caused a skin tear resulting in bleeding, NJ Advance Media reports. Post sent the following message to the news outlet and council members: “Like many families, there are times when certain family issues can become overwhelming and demand complete focus.  "For that reason, I’d like to inform you that I am t…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
News
COVID-19: Some NY Restaurant Workers, Taxi Drivers, Others Could Soon Be Eligible For Vaccine COVID-19: Some NY Restaurant Workers, Taxi Drivers, Others Could Soon Be Eligible For Vaccine
Covid-19: Some NY Restaurant Workers, Taxi Drivers, Others Could Soon Be Eligible For Vaccine With additional allocations of COVID-19 vaccines expected by the federal government in the next few weeks, local governments will have the option to determine whether taxi drivers, restaurant workers, and facilities for the developmentally disabled are eligible to be vaccinated moving forward. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that in the next three weeks, the federal government will be increasing the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine doses to states by more than 20 percent, and will be upping the allocation of doses directly to pharmacies by 10 percent, allowing for additional flexibility loca…

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by Zak Failla
Worcester, MA
News
Snow Plowing - See How Much Your Town Spends On Snow Removal Snow Plowing - See How Much Your Town Spends On Snow Removal
Snow Plowing - See How Much Your Town Spends On Snow Removal Snow plowing is among the most important services a city or town can provide in the winter - but it’s more of a priority in some places than others. In a review of snowplow/snow removal expenditures per community, differences in how much a town is willing to pay for the service quickly emerge. Among the 10 largest communities in Central and Western Massachusetts, it’s hard to beat Worcester. The city spent $8,530 per mile of city roadway on plowing services in 2019. The biggest city spending the least amount of money per mile to plow its streets is Chicopee - which spent $2,635 per mile in…

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by Kristin Palpini
Harrison, NY
Politics
Westchester Mayor, Comptroller At Odds Over City Finances, Lack Of Transparency Westchester Mayor, Comptroller At Odds Over City Finances, Lack Of Transparency
Westchester Mayor, Comptroller At Odds Over City Finances, Lack Of Transparency Drastic cuts could be coming to one of Westchester’s largest cities as the Mayor butts heads with the City Comptroller. Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and the City Council recently held a joint press conference regarding Comptroller Deborah Reynolds and her “lack of transparency, accountability, and professionalism,” that has left the city at a financial crossroads. According to Patterson-Howard, as the city and state continue combating the COVID-19 crisis, Mount Vernon requires Reynolds to release more than $12 million, or austerity measures may be put in place, including a 25 …

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by Zak Failla
Franklin Township, NJ
News
Officials Boost Police Presence At Somerset County Park Officials Boost Police Presence At Somerset County Park
Officials Boost Police Presence At Somerset County Park A popular Somerset County park will see an increased police presence after illegal activity including swimming, drinking and littering put the its fate in jeopardy. While the Somerset County Park Commission initially planned on restricting access to Washington Valley Park, local officials and authorities came up with a plan to keep them open. A petition launched by local residents to keep that park open had garnered more than 2,600 signatures as of Tuesday morning. The petition was backed by Bridgewater Mayor Matthew Moench, who said in a local news report he stands with the conce…

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: All NY Restaurants, Bars Will Close Again If Measures Aren't Enforced, Cuomo Says COVID-19: All NY Restaurants, Bars Will Close Again If Measures Aren't Enforced, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: All NY Restaurants, Bars Will Close Again If Measures Aren't Enforced, Cuomo Says All restaurants and bars in New York could potentially be forced to close again after mass gatherings of non-socially distanced patrons amid the COVID-19 pandemic were reported over the weekend,  Gov. Andrew Cuomo is warning. If crowds continue congregating pandemic, failing to socially distance or wear face coverings, "the bad restaurant and bar owners are going to make it worse for the good ones," Cuomo said. "We did the impossible as New Yorkers - we stepped up and conquered the COVID-19 virus and now we have to protect the progress that we have made," Cuomo said.  "…

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by Zak Failla
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Maywood Council Fires Business Administrator Maywood Council Fires Business Administrator
Maywood Council Fires Business Administrator Maywood’s Borough Council unanimously dismissed Borough Administrator Roberta Stern during a brief Zoom meeting Tuesday night, Daily Voice has learned. Stern, 75, of Englewood Cliffs, has had a lengthy career in local government. She was first appointed as Maywood’s first female borough administrator in January 2012. At the time, she’d been an Englewood Cliffs councilwoman, a Ridgefield borough administrator, the director of the Bergen County Department of Human Services and a one time aide to former Sen. Robert Torricelli. A resolution was read at Tuesday night's virtual Mayor & Coun…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Brentwood, NY
News
COVID-19: NY Businesses Can Be Immediately Shut Down For Reopening Violations Under New Order COVID-19: NY Businesses Can Be Immediately Shut Down For Reopening Violations Under New Order
Covid-19: NY Businesses Can Be Immediately Shut Down For Reopening Violations Under New Order New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a warning shot to businesses that fail to comply with the state’s guidelines for reopening the economy. Cuomo announced that he is signing an Executive Order that will strengthen state enforcement of reopening rules, and businesses in violation could be subject to an immediate shutdown issue. “We need local governments to do their part,” Cuomo said during his daily COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, June 18 in New York City. “Violations of the rules and regulations will allow the State Liquor Authority to issue an immediate suspension of liquor licenses, and …

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by Zak Failla