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Scarsdale
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Scarsdale Inquirer Suspends Publication After 123 Years In Business
An independent newspaper that has been covering several Westchester municipalities for more than 120 years says it has suspended publication. The Scarsdale Inquirer announced on Wednesday, Jan. 16 that it would be suspending publication as it seeks to improve its financial standing. In its announcement on social media, the newspaper, which was founded in 1901, wrote that it is looking for "solutions to bring us back to financial sustainability." The newspaper covered government, community affairs, and sports in municipalities such as Edgemont, Hartsdale, and Greenburgh. It …
Ramapo
Politics
Protest Planned For GOP Presidential Hopeful Ron DeSantis' Visit To Suffern
As Republican presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, heads to the Hudson Valley for an upscale fundraiser, local Democrats, and LBGTQ supporters, plan to protest. DeSantis is slated to appear at an invitation-only $ 6,600-a-person fundraising event in Rockland County at the Crowne Plaza in Suffern on Thursday, June 29. In advance of the event, reportedly planned by Seth Gribetz, the Englewood, New Jersey investor, local Democrats are putting out the call for demonstrators on their Facebook page. "We are taking action and organizing a powerful, peaceful protest to let Gover…
Chappaqua
Politics
'Thrilled To Join This Community': Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton Reveals New Teaching Gig
Hillary Clinton is ready to begin a new chapter in her professional career. Clinton will soon start teaching classes at Columbia University in New York City, according to an announcement by the university on Thursday, Jan. 5. There, she will serve as a professor of practice at the university's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and a presidential fellow at Columbia World Projects. In these roles, she hopes to help the world's next generation of leaders face upcoming obstacles, Clinton said. "Columbia's commitment to educating the next generation of policy leaders—and help…
Yonkers
Politics
Bowman Easily Wins In Race Against Former Mayor In Westchester County
Incumbent Democratic US Rep. Jamaal Bowman trounced Republican challenger Miriam Levitt Flisser to once again represent New York's 16th congressional district, which includes much of Westchester County. Bowman beat Flisser, the former mayor of Scarsdale, by more than 50,000 votes, according to Ballotpedia. In a statement released on Wednesday, Nov. 9, Bowman outlined his priorities for his second term. "We will continue to fight for health care as a right, not a privilege. We will continue to fight for reproductive freedom. We will continue to fight for meaningful gu…
Dauphin
News
Obama Runs Ad Campaign For Fetterman
Barack Obama has faith in John Fetterman. The former US president recently rolled out an ad campaign for the Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, who is up against Republican candidate Mehmet Oz in the Senate race. “When the fate of our democracy and a woman’s right to choose are on the line, I know John will fight for Pennsylvanians.” Honored to have President Obama on this team 💯 pic.twitter.com/npSw6hXcxG — John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) October 21, 2022 “When the fate of our democracy and a woman’s right to choose are on the line, I know John will fight for Pennsylvanians," Obama s…
Hackensack
News
January 6 Committee Unanimously Votes To Subpoena Trump
The election clock was ticking as the Jan. 6 committee unanimously voted to subpoena former President Donald Trump to testify about his role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol last year. The committee concluded its final hearing before the Nov. 8 midterm elections with the decision on Thursday, Oct. 13, to require the former president to testify publicly under oath. “This is a question about accountability. He is required to answer to the American people,” said Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the committee chair. What Thompson called Trump's "staggering betrayal of his oath” led to an “at…
White Plains
Politics
Latimer Speaks Out On Nursing Home, Sexual Harassment Investigations, Call With Cuomo Adviser
Westchester County Executive George Latimer is calling on patience and for New Yorkers to let investigations play out as all eyes are on embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Latimer held an impromptu public briefing on Monday, March 15 to discuss the situation in Albany, Cuomo, and reports that some county executives felt uneasy following recent phone calls from one of the governor’s top aides and COVID-19 vaccine “czar.” Earlier story - New Cuomo Controversy: Vaccine Czar Calls County Executives To Gauge Their Loyalty To Governor “The accusations made against the governor must be taken seriously,…
Mount Pleasant
News
NY Man Threatened To Kill Members Of Congress After Capitol Riot, Feds Say
A 37-year-old man who was once an Occupy Wall Street activist and later became a Trump fanatic has been charged with threatening to murder U.S. officials including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, soon-to-be Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York City. Brendan Hunt, of Queens, also known as “X-Ray Ultra,” was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 19 in Queens and is being detained pending trial, said Seth D. DuCharme, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. As alleged in the complaint, on Friday, Jan. 8, two days after the riot in the U.S.…
Montgomery PA
News
Montgomery County Rep. Madeleine Dean Named Manager Of President Trump Impeachment Trial
Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean was named one of the managers of President Donald Trump's impeachment trial. The nine managers would be responsible for prosecuting Trump, and proving he should be removed from office after he incited the violent attack of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, House Speak Nancy Pelosi said. “Tonight, I have the solemn privilege of naming the Managers of the impeachment trial of Donald Trump,” Pelosi Tuesday night. “It is their constitutional and patriotic duty to present the case for the President’s impeachment and removal. They will do so gu…
Hampden
News
Holyoke Mayor Morse Will Not Seek Re-Election Next Year
Holyoke’s mayor for the last 10 years said he will not run for re-election. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, around 10 a.m., Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse said in a statement that he will not run for re-election next year because of a campaign promise he made, when he was first elected, to serve no more than 10 years in the role. “Democracy works best when we create space for more voices and perspectives to influence the public sphere,” Morse said. “So, with a municipal election year almost upon us, I feel it’s important to let you know that I will not be seeking re-election.” Morse was elected mayor at age…
Mercer
News
All Eyes On Philly: More Than 100K Mail-In Ballots Left To Be Counted
Philadelphia officials were expected to give an update on the more than 100,000 mail-in ballots still being counted in the city Thursday morning. More than half of the mail-in ballots had been counted as of around 6 a.m., reports say -- and they were heavily in favor of Joe Biden, CBS reports. If the ballots come out in Biden's favor, that would put in ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump and gain him Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes. People rallied across Philadelphia making pushing to have every vote counted. Gov. Tom Wolf acknowledged the process is slower than usual -- but that mean…
DV Plus - Fairfield
News
Letter To The Editor: 'Local Board Members Are The True Champions Of Our System Of Government'
Daily Voice does not endorse the content of Letters to the Editor. To the Editor: National and state politics get most of the media’s attention. Yet, 90 percent of our democracy functions on a local level. The citizen volunteers that serve on town boards, councils and commissions are the true champions of our system of government. Local office holders are the bedrock of a community and play a vital role in its future. They put in long hard hours away from family and their work to serve fellow town residents. Serving in office is often difficult, demanding, time consuming and contentious.…
Armonk
Politics
'Tish' James Wins Democratic Primary For Attorney General In Four-Way Race
Letitia "Tish" James became the first black woman to win a major party statewide nomination on Thursday, Sept. 13 in the four-way primary race for state Attorney General. James, endorsed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was the unofficial winner for the job used to police Wall Street and lead legal “resistance” against President Donald Trump. James took aim at Trump in her victory speech, saying he "can't go a day without dividing us." James told supporters in Brooklyn that we're "in the middle of a fight to save our democracy." She said Trump "can't go a day witho…
Ossining
Politics
Letter To The Editor: New York Has A Voting Problem
Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To send a letter, e-mail ossining@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: Our state has a voting problem. In the 2016 election, 56.2% of eligible New York voters voted, ranking 42nd in the country. Our democracy thrives when all are able to engage in the election process. This means ensuring people's ability to vote through a number of potential new measures. New York State is one of only 13 states without early voting. Early voting allows flexibility for voters to vote when they are able to, while juggling work and…
Mount Pleasant
Politics
Latimer Sworn In As County Executive By Gov. Cuomo
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- At his swearing-in ceremony, County Executive George Latimer received a little help from an old Albany colleague.Latimer (D-Rye), a former state senator had Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-New Castle) administer his oath of office at an inauguration ceremony at Westchester Community College in Valhalla. Latimer officially took office on Jan. 1 after defeating former County Executive Rob Astorino. "Civility is not a dirty word," Latimer said. "When we raise rudeness to a right, we work to destroy this fragile democracy" At the ceremony, Cuomo continued his criticis…
