Letter to the Community from Senator Stewart Cousins

Dear Friends, I hope with all my heart that you are feeling well and are healthy.  Many of our Westchester residents have gotten sick from COVID-19 and very sadly we continue […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Dr. Jim Dwyer, Chair of Emergency Medicine, Northern Westchester Hospital

An Open Letter to the Community: After weeks of isolation and social distancing, we are finally seeing signs that our efforts and sacrifice are paying off as the COVID curve […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Why I’m Supporting Evelyn Farkas

To the Editor, A few weeks ago, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Evelyn Farkas, a candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 17th Congressional District, the seat from […] Read more »

Op-Ed: My View – How We Can Reinvigorate Voting and Spur Democratic Participation

A Republic, if you can keep it—Benjamin Franklin When Alexis de Tocqueville toured our young nation in 1831, American democratic participation was nothing short of revolutionary to his European eyes.  […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Following the COVID-19 Guidelines

I am the Town Supervisor of the Town of Greenburgh, a suburban community in southern Westchester County. Like many similar municipalities, most of our facilities are closed and others are […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Early Retirement for Government Employees

Every town, city and village in NYS  (and county, state governments) will be facing enormous revenue shortfalls as a result of COVID-19. The town of Greenburgh anticipates revenue shortfalls that […] Read more »

Letter to the Editor: Pharmacies and Curbside Pickup

Last week a committee of local doctors, working with me, recommended that pharmacies institute curbside pickup of medication as an option for customers. I enthusiastically support the recommendation. A pharmacy […] Read more »

A Voter’s Message to Candidate Carlucci

"For ten years Carlucci led a block of Democrats in Albany to vote along side Republicans," says one voter. Read more »

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 »