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 »

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 »