Harckham, Levenberg Meet with Peekskill HS Civics Students

New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Dana Levenberg visited Peekskill High School yesterday to hear a presentation from students in the Generation Citizen program, a nonprofit organization that brings hands-on […] Read more »

Seniors Speak Out to Stop Medicaid Cuts

Lisa Feldman and Dean McBeth have been married for over 40 years. They’ve been attending protests and rallies for even longer. In the ‘70s, the pair rallied for the Equal […] Read more »

Harckham, Environmental and Labor Advocates Call for ASAP Act and a Solar Powered NY

New York State Senator Pete Harckham was joined today by environmental and labor advocates at major rally at the State Capitol in support of legislation that aims to advance the […] Read more »

Rep. George Latimer, State Lawmakers Rally to Demand Action on Soaring Energy Bills

Dozens of Westchester residents rallied alongside Rep. George Latimer, State Assemblymember Amy Paulin and State Senator Shelley Mayer in Scarsdale today to call for passage of the NY HEAT Act […] Read more »

Harckham, Shimsky, Jones and Environmental Advocates Urge Action on Road Salt Bills

New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymembers MaryJane Shimsky and D. Billy Jones, along with several key environmental advocates, urged action today on legislation to protect New York City […] Read more »

ArtsWestchester Launches Crowdfunding Campaign In Response To $285,000 In Federal Arts Grant Terminations

ArtsWestchester launched a crowdfunding campaign on May 15 in response to $285,000 in federal grant terminations affecting several of the organization’s initiatives. The recent termination of three National Endowment for […] Read more »

Playland Amusement Park to Open Memorial Day Weekend

Playland Amusement Park will officially open for the 2025 season Memorial Day Weekend, kicking off summer festivities. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “Summer in Westchester means a summer spent […] Read more »

Senator Shelley B. Mayer Welcomes Youth Advisory Council to Albany

State Senator Shelley B. Mayer welcomed 21 members of her Youth Advisory Council to Albany on Tuesday, April 29. Each year, the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) visits the New York […] Read more »

Candidate Forum for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns School Board Set for May 13

The League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns announces a Candidate Forum for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns School Board election. It is co-sponsored with the Horsemen PTA. The […] Read more »

County Board of Elections Confirms Irvington Democrats Slate for Village Board

Arlene Burgos is the official Democratic nominee for Irvington mayor, and David Zwiebel and Larry Ogrodnek are the Democratic nominees for the two open Irvington Village Board of Trustees seats, […] Read more »