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Suffolk NY
Politics
Changing Of Guard: New Leadership Set To Take Over Suffolk County No Matter Vote
No matter the final vote tally, this Long Island county will soon be under new leadership. The race for Suffolk County executive sees Republican Ed Romaine face off against Democrat Dave Calone. Voters’ top choice will replace Democrat Steve Bellone, who is nearing the tail end of his fourth three-year term, making him ineligible to run again. Romaine has been Brookhaven town supervisor since 2012, having been re-elected four times. He previously served on the Suffolk County Legislature. On the campaign trail he said his priorities would be jobs and affordable housing. He also said…
Hartford
Business
CT Pump Prices See Big Single-Week Change; Here's Breakdown By Region
Motorists in the Nutmeg State are seeing some financial relief at the pump with Connecticut’s “gas tax holiday" in full effect. Connecticut now has the 30th most expensive gas in the US, according to AAA, with prices dropping 11 cents in the past week, down to an average of $3.92 per gallon as of Monday, April 11. Nationally, the average price per gallon is sitting at $4.11 per gallon, down from $4.19 a week ago. AAA gas prices on Monday, April 11.AAA In Connecticut, prices on April 11 have dropped from $4.87 a month ago, but are up from $2.89 on April 11, 2021. The relief at the pu…
Stamford
Lifestyle
Stratford Resident Wins $4M In CT Lottery
For the second time in less than six weeks, a winning $4 million CT Lottery ticket was sold at the same Fairfield County smoke shop. In Fairfield County, a Stratford resident who opted to remain anonymous is in a new tax bracket after cashing in a winning $4 million “Mega Millions” ticket on Thursday, March 10 that was sold at the Stratford Cigar & Smoke Shop on Broadbridge Avenue. In February, another winning $4 million “Mega Millions” ticket was also sold at the Stratford Cigar & Smoke Shop. Earlier story - Winning $4M Lottery Ticket Sold At Shop In Fairfield County "Mega Mill…
Brookfield
Politics
Look Who's Back: Bob Stefanowski Announces New Run For Governor
If at first, you don’t succeed… Republican businessman Bob Stefanowski, who ran and lost to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont in 2018, announced that he is taking a second shot at the office with an initial investment of $10 million straight into his campaign. “Connecticut has some of the most honest, hard-working people in the country. But we are being short-changed by leaders prioritizing politics over people,” he announced. “Over the past three years, our state has become less affordable and more dangerous for the good people who live, work, and go to school here.” Stefanowski specifically …
Baltimore
News
Feds Charge Baltimore Prosecutor With Lying On COVID Withdrawal, Mortgage Documents
A federal grand jury has charged Baltimore's top prosecutor with faking financial hardship on mortgage loan statements for two vacation homes and to make a COVID-related withdrawal from her retirement savings. Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby submitted paperwork for one-time withdrawals of $40,000 and $50,000, respectively, from the City of Baltimore’s Deferred Compensation Plans in May and December 2020, an indictment on file in U.S. District Court alleges. Mosby, 41, of Baltimore, falsely certified -- under penalty of perjury -- that she met at least one of the qual…
Ossining
Politics
This Local Race Seen As Most Heated Amid Focus On Presidential Election
While all eyes will be on the 2020 presidential election, a hotly contested local race is expected to come down to the wire in the Hudson Valley. The race between one-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Pete Harckham and former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino in the 40th Senate District has been a back-and-forth affair, with neither candidate a clear frontrunner. The 40th district includes parts of Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess counties. Despite having a sizable lead in registered voters in the district, the seat had long been held by Republicans before Harckham’s victory two year…
Mount Vernon
Politics
'Good Riddance,' Cuomo Tells Trump As Lifelong NYer Declares Himself Permanent Florida Resident
President Donald Trump, a lifelong New York resident, and First Lady Melania Trump have filed a “declaration of domicile,” that will make their Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, their permanent residence. “If I maintain another place or places of abode in some other state or states, I hereby declare that my above-described residence and abode in the State of Florida constitutes my predominant and principal home, and I intend to continue it permanently as such,” states the document that Trump filed with the Palm Beach County Circuit Court. It has been reported that Trump’s decisi…
Nassau
News
Popular Long Island Steakhouse Seized By State For Unpaid Taxes
A popular Long Island restaurant that has been a favorite spot for locals for some 57 years has been seized by New York State for nonpayment of taxes. The Clubhouse, at 320 W Jericho Turnpike in Huntington, which was closed on Tuesday, Sept. 10, owes the state back taxes totaling $168,481.02, said James Gazzale, a spokesman for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. The amount covers a two-year period from 2017 to 2019, Gazzale said. Gazzale said the department typically "leaves all avenues open," in an effort to recoup their funds and for the business to be able to r…
Nassau
Business
Popular Long Beach Coffee Shop Seized By State For Failure To Pay Taxes
A popular coffee shop on Long Island has been seized by the government for failing to pay tens of thousands of dollars in taxes. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance seized Gentle Brew Coffee Roasters in the heart of Long Beach for a “warranted balance” of $51,264.63, leading to officials shuttering the doors of the Park Avenue staple's two locations. The liability dates back to 2017. According to reports, the owners are presently in talks with the state to pay off the unpaid taxes and any penalties that were imposed. In response to reports of Gentle Brew being seiz…
Shelton
Politics
CT Residents Weigh In On Lamont Job Approval In Brand-New Poll
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s disapproval rating has hit 40 percent, according to a newly released poll from Sacred Heart University’s Institute for Public Policy. According to the poll, two-fifths of Connecticut residents “disapprove” of the way Ned Lamont is performing as governor, including 64.1 percent of Republicans and 47.8 percent of unaffiliated voters. Lamont has a 24.1 percent disapproval rating among Democrats that were polled. The poll found that the highest percentage of residents “approve” the way the governor is handling healthcare at 29.6 percent, while the lowest number of …
DV Plus - Fairfield
Politics
Sales Tax On Groceries, Prescriptions, Soft Drinks, Even Cats: Just 'Ideas,' Or Coming To CT?
Bob Stefanowski predicted it, numerous times, during televised debates last fall: Democrat Ned Lamont of Greenwich is a "clone of Dannel Malloy" and there may be few taxes, fees or tolls, that the newly-elected governor doesn't like, the Republican gubernatorial candidate alleged. Now-Gov. Lamont recently expanded his two-year budget proposal to include taxes on sugary drinks, plastic bags, wine and liquor bottles, tobacco and vaping products. Connecticut would be the first state since 1992 to pass a soda tax if it happens this year. Five other states also are considering a soft drink…
Pleasantville
Lifestyle
New York's No. 1 - For Highest Taxes In Nation, According To New Data
A brand-new study has revealed that New York and Connecticut are paying the highest taxes in the country. 24/7 Wall Street released the report reviewing the “total tax burden as a share of income on a per capita basis” to identify the states with the lowest and highest tax burden. Federal taxes were not included in the calculations. The study found that New York led the way as the highest taxed state in the country, with 12.7 percent of income going toward taxes. Connecticut was just being at 12.6 percent. The study’s methodology can be found here. Details from the report include: N…
Mount Vernon
Politics
After Weeks Of Consternation, Mount Vernon City Council Approves 2019 Budget
Weeks after a spending plan is traditionally approved, the Mount Vernon City Council has passed a $112 million budget for 2019 that represents a rise in city taxes of nearly 2 percent. With a 4 to 1 vote, the City Council approved the budget, which will see the average taxpayer spending approximately $77 more this year. The passage comes after weeks of contention between Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas, Comptroller Deborah and the City Council over the city’s finances. According to a lohud report, Councilwoman Janice Duarte was the one to vote against the budget, calling it “fundamentally…
Fairfield
Politics
Big Win In Bridgeport Makes Lamont Apparent Winner In CT Gubernatorial Race
This story has been updated. Greenwich Democrat Ned Lamont pulled off a win in the Connecticut gubernatorial race after being credited overnight with a 15,931 win in the state's largest city, Bridgeport. Lamont also won the state's third-largest city, Hartford, by 17,238 votes. Republican Bob Stefanowski conceded the race for governor about 9 a.m. on Wednesday after late returns from the state’s cities pushed Lamont to victory. “A few moments ago, I called Ned Lamont to concede the race for governor and congratulate him on a hard-fought victory,’’ Stefanowski said in a statement. "I wish …
Greenwich
Politics
Second Governor's Debate Degrades Into Personal Attacks
Monday's second gubernatorial debate was less about budget details and more about personal attacks. "I'm not sure what you know,'' Republican Bob Sfefanowski said about Democrat Ned Lamont, prompting boos from the audience. "I've never heard such arrogance,'' Lamont said to groans. "My way or the highway. I'm right and you're wrong. You need a governor who can reach out across the aisles." Lamont and Stefanowski are running to succeed Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, a Democrat who decided not to seek re-election on Nov. 6. Monday's 60-minute televised debate was held at the Shu…
Greenwich
Politics
Greenwich's Stemerman Says He Puts Action Ahead Of Politics In Governor's Race
This is another in a series of Daily Voice articles profiling candidates for governor. As a youngster, David Stemerman has fond memories of Connecticut as a state perfectly situated between two major cities -- New York and Boston -- that people didn't just want to drive through, but loved to visit and make a home. Massachusetts was nicknamed "Taxachusetts," and its tech companies were relocating until a series of Republican governors turned the Bay State's economy around, from Stemerman's perspective. Today's Connecticut, the Republican candidate for governor says, is better-kn…
White Plains
Politics
Westchester, Putnam, Rockland County Execs Share Thoughts On Biggest Issues
Westchester County's new County Executive George Latimer made his Pattern for Progress debut Monday, April 23 as he joined Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Putnam County Executive Mary Ellen Odell for an annual Southern County Leaders discussion. It was held in Putnam County for the first time this year. Moderated by Pattern's President & CEO Jonathan Drapkin, the three county executives discussed some of the major issues facing the lower Hudson Valley, including high taxes, the opioid epidemic, and the need for infrastructure upgrades. Additional questions came from audience membe…
Bergenfield
Lifestyle
Dumont Couple $15G 'Richer' After Congressman Resolves IRS Error
A Dumont couple was able to receive $15,500 back with help from Congressman Josh Gottheimer after the IRS erroneously demanded it from them. When lifelong Dumont residents Charles and Betty Crasten sold a stock certificate, their profits were misreported to the IRS by a third-party clearinghouse, causing the IRS to demand $15,558 -- a common error among seniors selling paper securities. When the IRS contacted the couple looking for the payment, the couple thought that they were destined for jail. Instead, the Crastens called Gottheimer, whose office identified the error almost immediately…
