Insider News Center: From New York City Insider: Statement from Representative Adriano Espaillat on House Gun Violence Prevention Bill Package.

 

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release May 30, 2022

Statement from Representative Adriano Espaillat on House Gun Violence Prevention Bill Package.   NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in support of the upcoming House gun violence prevention bill package. "June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, a nationwide movement to call attention to the epidemic of gun violence, and House leadership has announced that when Members return the week of June 6th, the House will pass a comprehensive gun violence prevention package that the American people want and our nation so desperately needs," said Rep. Espaillat.

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Insider News Center: From Yonkers Insider: New York League of Conservation Voters: Environmental News for May 31st.

 

To Read More, Link To: https://yonkersinsider.blogspot.com/2022/05/yonkers-insider-new-york-league-of_31.html

Insider News Center: From Westchester Insider: Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker 7th District: Board Approves 4 Measures to Support and Protect County Residents.

 

Dear Neighbors and Friends,

Last Monday was a big night at the Board of Legislators.  After working for weeks in committee, cooperating across party lines, hearing from community members, and working with local businesses, we unanimously approved four new pieces of legislation to put critical protections in place to improve the quality of life for Westchester County residents:

Sincerely,

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Insider News Center: From Westchester Insider: Westchester County: 6/1 AT 10:30AM - LATIMER ANNOUNCES BEE-LINE'S SUMMER VACATION ON FARES THROUGH LABOR DAY.

 

WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER ANNOUNCES

BEE-LINE’S SUMMER VACATION ON FARES THROUGH LABOR DAY.

 

Where do you want to go today? We are here for your work, play and summer beach day!

 

(White Plains, NY) – Where do you want to go today? Bee-Line buses are here for your work, play and summer beach day! Westchester County Executive George Latimer is announcing the County’s free rides program will begin on June 1, 2022 and run through Labor Day. With gas prices continuing to rise, and with gas prices traditionally peaking after the Memorial Day holiday for the summer, the Bee-Line Bus System offers a cleaner, greener, more cost-effective way for residents to travel the County. Latimer is encouraging Westchester County residents to ditch the pump, and get free rides all summer long on the Bee-Line.

The promotion is valid on all routes in the fixed route bus system, including the express route into Manhattan, the BxM4C. Free rides are also valid on the Bee-Line ParaTransit system.

 

Latimer said: “Now is a perfect time to try out the Bee-Line system if you haven’t already. We take great pride in the fact that our buses are safe, clean and accessible.  Leave the driving to us and save some money this summer.  From Yorktown to Yonkers, we have a robust system that can get you where you need to go.”

 

For more information about the free rides program call (914) 813-7777. An information agent is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

To Read More, Link To:https://thewestchesterinsider.blogspot.com/2022/05/westchester-insider-westchester-county_69.html

Insider News Center: From Greenburgh Insider: Free bus transportation tomorrow to labor day anywhere on Westchester buses.

 

Thank you Westchester. Link to bus line timetables and maps.

Thank you, Westchester County Executive Latimer for offering residents FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION beginning tomorrow, June 1,  and continuing thru Labor Day. You can avoid expensive gas and get to your destination for free. For a list of maps, timetables see link below.

https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

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Insider News Center: From Westchester Insider: Westchester County: ART IN THE PARK THE SOUL OF THE SPECIES OPENING AT WARD POUND RIDGE RESERVATION.

 

ART IN THE PARK THE SOUL OF THE SPECIES

OPENING AT WARD POUND RIDGE RESERVATION.

 

(Cross River, NY) – Wildlife photography gallery, The Soul of the Species, by photographer Dona Tracy, will be on display at the Gallery in the Park at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, beginning Saturday, June 11.

 

The exhibit captures wildlife where and how they are in the world. The opening reception will take place over the course of two days, Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Live music from local band All About the Blues will play Saturday and a wildlife lecture with live animals will take place Sunday. The exhibit will be on display daily, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., through Sunday, Aug. 7

 

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Westchester County Parks offers so much more than a natural outdoor experience. Its art displays are truly a wonderful additional perk of our parks system.”

 

Admission is free; parking is $5 with Park Pass, $10 without Park Pass, every day from Memorial Day through Labor Day; weekends only after Labor Day. 

 

Art in the Park features various exhibits that always include a connection to nature. This is demonstrated through different vehicles of art like sculpture, photography, paintings and additional forms of artwork. The program is headquartered at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. For more information about Art in the Park, call (914) 864-7317. 

 

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is located at the junction of Routes 35 and 121 South in Cross River.

 To Read More, Link To: https://thewestchesterinsider.blogspot.com/2022/05/westchester-insider-westchester-county_96.html

Insider News Center: From Westchester Insider: Westchester County Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky 12th District: Gas Tax Relief & Bee-Line’s Summer Vacation on Fares.

 

Gas Tax Relief & Bee-Line’s Summer Vacation on Fares.

Also, beginning June 1 and running through Labor Day (Sept. 5), you can enjoy free rides on all Bee-Line buses. Valid on all routes including ParaTransit.

Work, play, or a summer beach day! Get there free on the Bee-Line!

For service alerts and bus schedules, please visit transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line. Or call (914) 813-7777 from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Automated information is available 24 hours a day.

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Insider News Center: From Greenburgh Insider: Greenburgh recycling day report: What was dropped off on Saturday.

 

Residents took advantage of our recycling day. This is what was dropped off!

The Greenburgh Recycling Day on Saturday was a success with over 340 vehicles stopping by to drop off recyclables at our highway garage.  According to our Deputy Public Works Commissioner, Brian Simmons --

 

We hope to organize another recycling day later this year and will keep you informed of the date and time.  

PAUL FEINER

 To Read More, Link To: https://greenburghinsider.blogspot.com/2022/05/greenburgh-insider-greenburgh-recycling.html

Insider News Center: From Westchester Insider: Westchester County: JUNE 2: NEXT TOWN HALL ON WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT MASTERPLAN.

 

June 2: Next Town Hall on Westchester County Airport Masterplan.

 

“On the Horizon” 2022.

 

Join the County-Wide Discussion on the Westchester County Airport Master Plan.

 

 

(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Executive George Latimer is inviting the public to the June 2 town hall on Westchester County Airport’s Masterplan.  June 2 will be the second town hall of the reintroduced community engagement program, On the Horizon. The goal, to hear from the public on the future of Westchester County Airport.

 

The On the Horizon Town Halls on Westchester County Airport are as follows:

 

 

Thursday, June 2 at 6 p.m.

Manhattanville College

2900 Purchase St, Purchase, NY 10577

 

Thursday, June 9 at 6 p.m.

Mercy College

555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

 

June 2 Agenda

 

6-6:30pm

Informational Session and Written Comments Taken

 

6:30pm

Public Comment Session

 

Latimer said: “Westchester County Airport is just one project that unfortunately came to a screeching halt with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but my administration is committed to completing a thorough evaluation of airport operations and its impacts, and a robust community engagement program. Whether you use the Airport to fly with your family to Florida, to pick up your parents who are visiting for the winter, or you use the Airport for business travel, we need to hear from you. Our goal is to engage everyone the Airport touches – our homeowners, business community, environmental groups, community organizations and more – a balance I am confident we can achieve. We look forward to having the public be an integral part of this process moving forward, and together, we will ensure the Airport evolves as a valuable, transportation resource.”

 

 To Read More, Link To: https://thewestchesterinsider.blogspot.com/2022/05/westchester-insider-westchester-county_85.html

Insider News Center: From Greenburgh Insider: Baby Formula Drop Off/Pick Up at Town Hall.

 

Student interns working in my office this spring have been working to help Greenburgh parents obtain information about the baby formula shortage. We have also assisted residents who need formulas obtain the formulas they need. We have placed a bin at the lobby of Greenburgh Town Hall. Parents can drop off unopened and unused formulas for those in need during office hours (9-5).

If you take a sample please  check to make sure that the product has not been recalled. Similac PM 60/40 with a lot code of 27032K80 (can) 27032k800 (case) was recalled.  If the product is affected by the recall do not use it. Go to similacrecall.com or call 1 800 986 8540.

PAUL FEINER

To Read More, Link To: https://greenburghinsider.blogspot.com/2022/05/greenburgh-insider-baby-formula-drop.html

Insider News Center: From Greenburgh Insider: New News Flash Reminder: shredding, recycling day at highway garage; , library book sale today.

 

Greenburgh Town pool opens at AF Veteran park tomorrow (Sunday).

PAUL FEINER

To Read More, Link To: https://greenburghinsider.blogspot.com/2022/05/greenburgh-insider-new-news-flash.html

Insider News Center: From Greenburgh Insider: Congratulations Judge TIMOTHY LEWIS on your appointment to the Court of Claims!

 

A dedicated and hard working Town Attorney gets appointed to the Court of Claims by the Governor.

Tim has been a hard working and very dedicated Town Attorney. He works long hours - is frequently at the Town Hall on weekends, week nights. He is very caring, not arrogant, has helped many constituents over the years with his open door policy. I believe he will be an exceptional Judge and am pleased that his dream of becoming a Judge will be realized---thanks to the Governor. We wish him happiness and success and thank him for his dedicated service to our town.

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-appointments-new-york-state-court-claims?utm_source=First+Read+Albany+Agenda&utm_campaign=eeef15612d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_05_27_06_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4e700ecefc-eeef15612d-35050892&mc_cid=eeef15612d&mc_eid=405c45babe

PAUL FEINER

To Read More, Link To: https://greenburghinsider.blogspot.com/2022/05/greenburgh-insider-congratulations.html

Insider News Center: From Greenburgh Insider: 24 hour mobile crisis team to be located at Greenburgh Town Hall.

 

Watch interview with Councilwoman Ellen Hendrickx who talks about her brother who lost his life due to mental illness.

The Greenburgh Town Board approved an agreement with Westchester County -establishing a Mobile Crisis Team that will be located at Greenburgh Town Hall. The county will assume the costs of the team. the team will have the responsibility of providing  24-hour mobile behavioral health crisis support when responding to emergencies. The MCRT program was a recommendation of Project Alliance, a task force created by County Executive Latimer in 2021 to help re-imagine policing in Westchester. Law enforcement training to help police effectively deescalate situations involving people with behavioral health challenges was determined a top priority, and as a result the MCRT program was formed.  

 

County Executive Latimer  said: “Every emergency, every 911 call, is different. When our police respond to an emergency and it is clear that someone is struggling with a mental health issue, we want them to be armed with the tools that they need to prevent a serious crisis before it occurs. The Mobile Crisis Response Teams are designed to provide 24-hour, seven-day a week support to every community in Westchester, to make sure that police, EMTs and dispatchers have the appropriate resources to help people. Whenever possible, a mental health crisis should receive a mental health response, and that is exactly what the MCRT program does.”

 

Interview with Councilwoman Ellen Hendrickx

https://bronx.news12.com/westchester-county-to-launch-mobile-crisis-response-teams

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

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Insider News Center: From Irvington Insider: Cell service in E Irvington improving.

 

We are asking residents of E Irvington for feedback.

The Town has become aware that 3 of the 4 Verizon wireless nodes are now activated. The 4th node is anticipated to be activated soon. Please feel free to respond with your street name and update on Verizon service at your house (poor, better/adequate, great) to gduquesne@greenburghny.com. I'd appreciate it if you would copy me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com.

 

The Town has made representatives of the other remaining carriers aware of the system and provided information for them to co-locate. Additional outreach and updates in this regard are planned by the Town. Please note that the Town does not control the system and has no control over whether or not the other carriers participate.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

To Read More, Link To: https://irvingtoninsider.blogspot.com/2022/05/irvington-insider-cell-service-in-e.html

Insider News Center: From Westchester Insider: Westchester County Parks: BICYCLE SUNDAYS CONTINUE IN JULY.

 

BICYCLE SUNDAYS CONTINUE IN JULY.

 

(Ardsley, NY) – Keep your bicycle tires pumped and your helmets out; Bicycle Sundays will continue in July!

 

The beloved Westchester County tradition will extend its season for four more Sundays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31. There is no Bicycle Sunday on July 3.

 

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Bicycle Sundays have seen tremendous success in its expanded seasons since the pandemic, and I’m thrilled the Parks Department and the Westchester Parks Foundation are able to extend the season into July this year.”

 

The remaining Bicycle Sundays are June 5, 12, 19 and 26; July 10, 17, 24 and 31; Sept. 11, 18 and 25; and Oct. 2. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Bicycle Sundays is presented by Westchester County Parks and sponsored by the Westchester Parks Foundation and its partners, through generous donations from co-presenting sponsors NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and Con Edison, with support from WHUD.

To Read More, Link To: https://thewestchesterinsider.blogspot.com/2022/05/westchester-insider-westchester-county_92.html

Insider News Center: From Westchester Insider: Westchester County: PHOTO/VIDEO: LATIMER ANNOUNCES SEVEN MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE TEAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL POLICE DEPTS IN WESTCHESTER.

 

COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER ANNOUNCES SEVEN MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE TEAMS (MCRT) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN WESTCHESTER.

 

MCRT, a Recommendation of Project Alliance, provides 24-hour

Mobile Behavioral Health Crisis Coverage to Communities throughout Westchester during an Emergency.

 

Watch the Full News Conference Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz3v3RoV_xk

 

(White Plains, NY) — Together with advocates and stakeholders from the Greenburgh, Mount Kisco, New Rochelle, Ossining, Peekskill, Port Chester and Yonkers communities, County Executive George Latimer announced seven Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT) in Westchester. The teams, which are co-located with the local police departments, have the responsibility of providing 24-hour mobile behavioral health crisis support when responding to emergencies. The MCRT program was a recommendation of Project Alliance, a task force created by Latimer in 2021 to help re-imagine policing in Westchester. Law enforcement training to help police effectively deescalate situations involving people with behavioral health challenges was determined a top priority, and as a result the MCRT program was formed. Now, the MCRT program is being implemented throughout the County with the Port Chester Police Department serving as the first host site.

 

Latimer said: “Every emergency, every 911 call, is different. When our police respond to an emergency and it is clear that someone is struggling with a mental health issue, we want them to be armed with the tools that they need to prevent a serious crisis before it occurs. The Mobile Crisis Response Teams are designed to provide 24-hour, seven-day a week support to every community in Westchester, to make sure that police, EMTs and dispatchers have the appropriate resources to help people. Whenever possible, a mental health crisis should receive a mental health response, and that is exactly what the MCRT program does.”

To Read More, Link To: https://thewestchesterinsider.blogspot.com/2022/05/westchester-insider-westchester-county_58.html

Insider News Center: From Westchester Insider: Westchester County: 5/27 - 12PM - Westchester County Hosts Memorial Day Ceremony, Latimer to Sign Legislation Waiving Civil Service Exam Fees for County’s Veterans.

 

Westchester County Hosts Memorial Day Ceremony, Latimer to Sign Legislation Waiving Civil Service Exam Fees for County’s Veterans.

 

(Katonah, NY) – Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the County’s Veterans Service Agency will mark Memorial Day with a ceremony at Lasdon Park & Arboretum – home of Westchester County Veterans Museum and the County’s Trail of Honor. At this ceremony, Latimer will also sign legislation aimed at helping our County’s veterans by waiving civil service examination application fees for those who have served. This new legislation unanimously passed the Board of Legislators.

 

Friday, May 27

12 p.m.

Lasdon Park, Arboretum & Veterans Memorial

2610 NY-35

Katonah, NY 10536

Watch LIVE on https://www.facebook.com/westchestergov   

 

Latimer said: “This measure is intended to serve dual purposes. First, the waiving of civil service examination fees is a real benefit the men and women who have bravely fought to protect the freedoms will all enjoy. Second, by waiving these fees we hope to encourage more veterans to join our County’s workforce – bringing their invaluable life experience and sense of service on behalf of others.”

 

According to New York State Law, local governments are authorized to establish a uniform schedule of reasonable fees for the administration of civil service examinations.

 

Veterans Service Agency Director Ron Tocci said: “Both this ceremony and the signing of this legislation are two of the many ways our County honors our veterans. Each day, my office looks to help those who have served and find new ways – like this new law – to provide that needed assistance.”

 

To Read More, Link To: https://thewestchesterinsider.blogspot.com/2022/05/westchester-insider-westchester-county_90.html

Insider News Center: From Westchester Insider: Westchester County: CONSUMER ALERT: HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR SEASON IS UNDERWAY.

 

CONSUMER ALERT: HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR SEASON IS UNDERWAY.

(White Plains, NY) – Each year, the Westchester County Consumer Protection Department (“Department”) aggressively pursues violations of Westchester County law requiring home improvement contractors to be licensed to work in our County. Now that it’s springtime – prime time for home repair work – it’s important for consumers and contractors to understand and follow these laws.

 

County Executive George Latimer said: “Operating without a home improvement license is a violation of law in Westchester County. If you’re hiring a contractor to do home improvement work, be sure to ask to see the contractor’s license.”

 

A list of all licensed contractors and a list of “renegade renovators” (contractors that homeowners should avoid) can be found on the Department’s webpage: consumer.westchestergov.com.  Also, residents should note that licensed home improvement contractors must display a green sticker on the rear bumper of their vehicles, which indicates the expiration date of the license.

 

Consumer Protection Director Jim Maisano stated: “Consumers need to do their ‘homework’ before hiring a home improvement contractor. The first step is to review the list of licensed contractors which can be found on our webpage. There are over 8,000 contractors licensed to do work in Westchester.”

 

Maisano added that whenever a consumer hires a contractor for home improvement work, there should be a written contract between the parties and a sample contract can be found on the Department’s webpage.

 

Additional information is available at www.consumer.westchestergov.com or contact Department of Consumer Protection at (914) 995-2155 or ConPro@westchestergov.com for assistance.

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Insider News Center: From Westchester Insider: Westchester County Parks: ART SHOWS RETURN TO MUSCOOT FARM.

 

ART SHOWS RETURN TO MUSCOOT FARM.

 

(Katonah, NY) – Muscoot Farm has more to offer than its adorable animals, the farm’s art shows return every weekend through August, beginning Saturday, June 4, noon to 4 p.m., in the Main House first floor gallery.

 

The June exhibit is, “Bloom,” by artist Cindy Sacks, which celebrates the natural beauty of Northern Westchester landscapes using oil and watercolors. The Opening Reception is Sunday, June 5; refreshments will be served.

 

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Muscoot Farm’s art shows are a great way to have local artists come together to display their Westchester County inspired artwork with an audience who truly appreciates the work.”

 

Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commissioner, Kathy O’Connor, said, “Muscoot Farm is a fun, family destination and the addition of its weekend art shows allow for the whole facility to cater to everyone in the household.”

 

To Read More, Link To: https://thewestchesterinsider.blogspot.com/2022/05/westchester-insider-westchester-county_46.html

Insider News Center: From Greenburgh Insider: Masks required tonight...150 living history interviews with veterans to air Memorial Day weekend.

 

Interviews with 150 Greenburgh veterans (most of World War II and the Korean conflict) will air on Greenburgh public access TV non stop on Memorial Day weekend beginning Friday night at midnight until day until tuesday morning around  8 AM. 

The living history interviews will play on channel 76 on Optimum and channel 35 on FIOS.  Each of the interviews is about half an hour and contain footage from the wars the Greenburgh heroes fought in. Some of the veterans who were interviewed have sadly passed. But, their contributions to our democracy will never be forgotten. It’s important that we give thanks to their bravery and patriotism.  And that todays students and tomorrows students appreciate the role Greenburgh residents played in preserving our democracy.   . The initiative was originally proposed by former residents Alan Hochberg and Steve Wittenberg. George Malone, the cable TV coordinator and Janelle Wallace who is the current cable TV coordinator assisted with the editing. 

These living history tapes air every Memorial Day and Veterans Day and on weekends before or after the holiday and can also be streamed on the town website. The interviews were conducted over a dozen years ago.

PAUL FEINER

Greenburgh Town Supervisor

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