Coronavirus Update from Senator Stewart-Cousins – March 20

Dear Friend, I continue to work closely with Governor Cuomo’s office and receive updates from senior officials at the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), New York State Office […] Read more »

Op-Ed: Many People are not Taking Coronavirus Seriously…

KIDS STILL USING FIELDS Although many residents are staying at home, there are still a lot of people (including students) who aren’t taking the coronavirus crisis seriously enough. I received […] Read more »

Op-Ed: A Message for Our Patients from New York Presbyterian Hospitals

A Message for Our Patients: In response to the current COVID-19 public health crisis, and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to postpone all elective […] Read more »
Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Coronavirus Update From Senator Stewart-Cousins

Dear Friend, I continue to work closely with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office and receive updates from senior officials from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), New York State […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Coronavirus Fears and Government Employees

The recent fears that many residents have about the coronavirus highlight the need for lawmakers to set an example when we have colds, the flu or any virus. We should […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Urge Passage of Automatic Voter Registration Bill

To the Editor: All New Yorkers want to be assured that when we cast our ballots that our votes get processed safely and securely – to make our elections more […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Best Practices in Certification Of Voting Machines.

Editor, River Journal: The Westchester County Board of Elections (BOE) is considering the purchase of new voting machines before the 2020 elections. Unfortunately, the County is limited to considering machines […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor – Bike Lanes

In less than two months the NYS Legislature will approve the budget. It’s my hope that funding will be included for a bike path on Route 119 from the North […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor – Primary Election Registration

To the Editor: While Election Day seems far off, there are primary elections coming up much sooner. Voting in a primary election is your opportunity to help select your party’s […] Read more »
Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins

New York State Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins on Black History Month

Every year, I am proud to honor African-American culture and history during this special month, not only because I am African-American, but because it shines a spotlight on American history. […] Read more »