White Plains, NY
Politics
Schorr Announces State Senate Run Schorr Announces State Senate Run
Schorr Announces State Senate Run Dan Schorr is the latest candidate to run for County Executive George Latimer's old state senate seat. Schorr, a White Plains resident, announced Thursday he is seeking the Republican nomination to represent the 37th District. The seat became vacant when Latimer was elected county executive. The former Yonkers inspector general will be challenging Sarmad Khojasteh, a Bedford attorney, for the Republican nomination. Schorr said he wants to clean up Albany, deliver meaningful tax relief, and strengthen laws against sexual misconduct.  “My background both in the private sector and as a sex cr…

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by Sam Barron
Scarsdale, NY
Politics
Scarsdale Investor Declines Gubernatorial Run Scarsdale Investor Declines Gubernatorial Run
Scarsdale Investor Declines Gubernatorial Run Gov. Andrew Cuomo's potential opponents are stepping aside. Harry Wilson, a Scarsdale businessman considered the frontrunner for the Republican nomination, announced on Facebook Monday that he will not be running for governor, citing family reasons.  Cuomo, a Democrat, is running for a third term this year. Wilson joins Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, who also announced they will not be challenging Cuomo. "I have been wrestling with two incredibly powerful but, ultimately, competing forces – a deep desire to serve and make …

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by Sam Barron
Danbury, CT
Politics
Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton To Announce Political Future On Tuesday Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton To Announce Political Future On Tuesday
Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton To Announce Political Future On Tuesday DANBURY, Conn. — After a snowstorm cancellation,  Mayor Mark Boughton is inviting supporters to attend a "special election announcement" in downtown Danbury where he is expected to launch his campaign for governor.  "After a year of exploring a run for statewide office, I have reached a decision on participating in the 2018 election," Boughton said on his Facebook page. "I could not do this without your support and am honored to have you on our team as we move forward." The announcement had been set for last Thursday, but it has been moved to Tuesday, Jan. 9.  …

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by Karen Tensa