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White Plains, NY
Politics
High School Basketball Coach Drops Out Of Assembly Race
Saunders High School basketball coach and social studies teacher Anthony Nicodemo has ended his bid for a New York state Assembly seat. "This was not an easy decision, but one that had to be made," Nicodemo said on Twitter. "The experience was invaluable and I have no regrets." Nicodemo was seeking the 90th District Assembly seat vacated by Shelley Mayer of Yonkers after she won the state Senate seat vacated by County Executive George Latimer of Rye. Nicodemo explained, "We obtained over 600 signatures from voters in the 90th that were ruled invalid over t…
Rivertowns, NY
News
Senate OKs Bill To Add 'TZB' To Official Bridge Name, But Assembly Adjourns
The debate over naming rights at the new Tappan Zee Bridge continues to rage, as officials remain split on the matter. The New York State Senate voted by a count of 40 to 20 in favor of a compromised bill to add the Tappan Zee Designation to the seldom-used official name of Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, but the Democratic-controlled State Assembly ended its annual legislative session without even putting the bill to a vote, leaving its future status uncertain at best. The bill was first introduced by State Sen. John DeFrancisco (R-District 50/Syracuse area). The Senate’s vote came late on Wed…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Politics
Maloney Moves Closer To Throwing Hat In Ring For State Attorney General
U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney has formed an exploratory committee to weigh a run for New York attorney general. The third-term Democratic congressman from Cold Spring expects to decide by June 6, according to multiple news reports. Maloney floated the notion of seeking the nomination shortly after Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned suddenly over a sex and battery abuse scandal. Tuesday's shift is a 360-degree change from a statement Maloney released two weeks ago. On May 14, Maloney announced he would decline to interview with members of the New York State Assembly for appointme…
Rye, NY
Schools
Actor, Assemblywoman Distinguished Alumni At Purchase Commencement Ceremony
Two Purchase College graduates will be honored as "distinguished alumni" on Friday, May 18 during the SUNY college's 46th annual commencement. The ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Degrees will be conferred upon nearly 1,100 graduating scholars representing dozens of majors and several countries. The day will feature the lively music of Purchase faculty member Joe Ferry and the Big Ska Band. This year, acclaimed actor Jay O. Sanders ‘76 and state Assemblywoman Latrice Walker ‘01 will receive the President’s Award for Distinguished A…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
Ex-Assembly Speaker Silver Found Guilty In Second Corruption Trial
The former New York State Assembly Speaker has been convicted by a jury in Manhattan federal court on corruption charges. Sheldon Silver was convicted of the same seven counts in 2015, but the conviction was reversed. Silver, a Democrat, obtained nearly $4 million in illicit payments through an asbestos doctor and two real estate companies in return for legislative favors, jurors decided after a two-week trial. The 74-year-old Silver, who represented lower Manhattan, will be sentenced July 13. Silver, who served two decades as speaker, forfeited his seat in late 2015, along with former …
White Plains, NY
Politics
Schneiderman Resigns As NY Attorney General Amid Abuse Claims
Eric Schneiderman resigned as New York State Attorney General just hours after he was accused of committing physical abuse while in romantic relationships by four women in a New Yorker story published Monday night. The 63-year-old Schneiderman said his last day on the job will be Tuesday. “It’s been my great honor and privilege to serve as Attorney General for the people of the State of New York," he said in a statement. "In the last several hours, serious allegations, which I strongly contest, have been made against me. "While these allegations are unrelated to my professio…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
HS Basketball Coach Throws Hat In Ring For Westchester Assembly Seat
"When an opportunity presents itself, we need to take it," Anthony Nicodemo, Saunders High School basketball coach and social studies teacher, said in announcing his candidacy for New York state Assembly.Nicodemo, an openly gay Democrat, is seeking the 90th District seat vacated by Shelley Mayer of Yonkers, who just won the state Senate seat vacated by County Executive George Latimer. "A chance to represent and fight for my community is something I could not pass on," Nicodemo said on Twitter. Nicodemo, who's been Saunders Trades and Technical High School's head boys bas…
Poughkeepsie, NY
News
Assemblyman Frank Skartados Hospitalized In Serious Condition
Frank Skartados, longtime Assemblyman for the 104th District, has been hospitalized with a “serious illness” and is “not expected to recover,” according to his Chief of Staff, Steve Gold. Gold did not comment on the illness, but did say on Thursday that the circumstances are "very sad and that he is surrounded by family." In his fourth term, Skartados' district includes both the City of Newburgh and the Town of Newburgh; as well as the City of Beacon, the City of Poughkeepsie, the Hamlet of Marlboro, and the Town of Lloyd. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the serious illness of…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
Cynthia Nixon Promises To Make New York 'Real' Immigrant Sanctuary State
New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon said Thursday, April 5 that she wants to make New York a “real sanctuary state” for undocumented immigrants. The actress best known for "Sex And The City," is challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic Party nomination. Nixon said sanctuary state legislation is among the measures that must be adopted for New York to become the progressive bastion she envisions. While New York City has adopted policies to protect immigrants, Nixon blasted Cuomo of New Castle for thwarting legislation to do so statewide. “All of these things that…
Ossining, NY
News
Ossining Rallies Against $16 Million Loss Of State School Funding
More than 100 Ossining students and parents rallied on Thursday for a "fair share of state school aid." Children shouted: "Show me the money," to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. At Ossining High School, teenagers have been writing letters to Gov.Cuomo of New Castle -- asking for the District’s fair share of Foundation Aid Funding. Across town at Brookside Elementary School first graders have been drawing pictures of what they love about school. Down by the Hudson River, one father explains in Spanish to other parents how the district has been shortchanged. And in yet another corne…
Poughkeepsie, NY
Politics
Molinaro Now Reconsidering Gubernatorial Run
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is reconsidering a run for governor this year, according to media reports.Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, who lost a challenge to Gov. Mario Cuomo four years ago, ruled out a repeat run after losing to George Latimer in the fall. Molinaro, 42, told the Poughkeepsie Journal on Wednesday in this article, that he may run. Dutchess County's executive since 2012, Molinaro previously served five years in the state Assembly. He also served as the mayor of Tivoli. Cuomo of New Castle, meanwhile, is considered a likely Democratic challenger to Pre…
Mamaroneck, NY
Lifestyle
Sound Shore Parade Committee Selects St. Patrick's Day Grand Marshal
It's never too early to start celebrating St. Patrick's Day -- at least on the Sound Shore of Westchester County. The pipers were piping and the dancers were dancing at the Larchmont Shore Club on Saturday night as the Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee presented the ceremonial sash to the 2018 parade Grand Marshal, Raymond “Doc” Kiernan, along the official charge to lead the 7th Annual Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 18. The Shamrocks and Hearts Dinner MC duties were deftly handled by newly elected Westchester County Executive George Latimer of Rye, very longtime…
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