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 »

Letter to the Editor: Tarrytown School District Should Name Section of School in Honor of Nobel Prize Winner and Teacher

Recently,  I had the opportunity to interview on my WVOX radio program  Tarrytown resident Kay Semenza, mother of Dr. Gregg Semenza. Dr Semenza  won the Nobel Prize last year. Dr. […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: New voting machines in NY?

Ask your Assembly and Senate representatives to support and cosponsor bills that will help ensure free and fair elections in New York by changing the procurement process for voting machines. […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Impeachment Process

To the Readers of the River Journal: Many people in the Hudson Valley support the impeachment of Donald Trump, even knowing that it is unlikely that he will be removed […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Campaign Finance Laws

The Public Campaign Financing and Election Commission issued it report on December 2, and its decisions will become law unless the Legislature acts to change them in the next two […] Read more »