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Letter To The Editor: Jennifer Leeper Listens To Fairfield
Daily Voice does not endorse the content of Letters to the Editor. To the Editor: The first time I ever met Jennifer Leeper was at a PTAC Board of Education candidate forum 2 years ago. I was particularly nervous about the election and the candidates who were going to come onto the Board of Education, but all that anxiousness melted away when Jennifer rotated over to my group, and she hadn’t even uttered a word! She simply wanted to listen to our concerns first, and then one by one, she addressed each and every one of our issues with such warmth, composure, empathy, intelligence, and …
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Incumbents, Especially Democrats, Defeat GOP On Interesting Local Election Night
Early election returns on Tuesday indicated that voters favored incumbents over challengers -- and Democrats over Republicans -- in several city mayoral races and in most of the 17 races for Westchester County Board of Legislators. Shortly after midnight, longtime Harrison Mayor Ronald Belmont had gained a slight lead over Democratic insurgent Frank Gordon. Although Republican Belmont once appeared at Westchester County Airport to greet then-President Barack Obama -- the anti-Trump factor played a near-spoiler role in Harrison and other towns dominated by Republicans. Unofficially…
Greenwich, CT
Politics
Who Did You Vote For On Election Day In Fairfield County?
If you voted in Fairfield County on Tuesday, Nov. 5, you were asked to elect school board members and various town posts, including selectmen. City mayoral jobs also were on the ballot in Bridgeport, Danbury and Norwalk. Greenwich residents voted on top town government positions, including first selectman. Similar high-profile elections took place in Fairfield and New Canaan. For expanded coverage of politics, schools and lifestyle, visit Daily Voice Plus In Norwalk, Democratic Mayor Harry Rilling is seeking re-election for his fourth term. He is challenged by Republican Lisa Brinton.…
Armonk, NY
Politics
Who Did You Vote For On Election Day In Westchester?
Many local municipalities held elections for town supervisors, village and city mayors, council members and judges on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Westchester County legislators also were up for re-election. Several towns had local propositions on their ballots. For expanded coverage of politics, schools and lifestyle, visit Daily Voice Plus With the onset of "early voting" in New York state, registered voters were able to cast votes since Friday, Oct. 26. Additional details about candidates on the ballot can be found by clicking here. Towns and Villages Across Westchester, Democrats enj…
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
This Politician's Unaccustomed To Challenges At The Polls
Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner will not say it out loud to news reporters, but he is facing his toughest challenge in many years on Tuesday, Nov. 5 Turnout for early voting in the town has been reported as strong and Feiner, a Democrat, has not had a challenge in the November general election since 2007. An estimated 1,300 residents already have voted. About 10,000 can be expected to vote townwide through Tuesday. The last time Feiner faced any opposition was in the 2013 Democratic primary election, which Feiner won. In earlier interviews, Feiner has acknowledged that independent …
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
What Is At Stake On Election Day In Westchester?
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, many local municipalities will be electing supervisors, mayors, council members and judges. Westchester County legislators also are up for re-election. Several towns also have local propositions on their ballot. With the onset of "early voting" in New York state, registered voters have been able to cast votes since Oct. 26. Additional details about who is on the ballot can be found by clicking here. Towns and Villages Across Westchester, Democrats enjoy control of most municipalities. However, Republican control of town boards remains strong in Harrison and Mount …
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Who's Up Next? Speculation Swirls About Possible Candidates For Nita Lowey's Congressional Seat
Click here for an updated story: Chelsea Clinton Rules Out Congressional Run For Nita Lowey Seat -- For Now Can next year -- which coincides with President Trump's bid for re-election -- get politically crazier? In Westchester, it's guaranteed. With the 2020 retirement of U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey after 31 years in Congress comes a blue and red wave of potential candidates. Many of them have either strong local, or national name recognition. At 82 years old, Lowey also is one of the longest-serving members of Congress and enjoys seniority as chairwoman of the House Appropriations …
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Cuomo Wants To Move NY Presidential Primary From April To 'Prime' February Date, Reports Say
Governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly pushing to “upend the presidential primary calendar” by having voters head to the polls in February rather than April. If Cuomo makes the decision to veto a bill that would set the presidential primary to Tuesday, April 28, it would occur just a few weeks after the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, which are considered to be “pivotal.” Cuomo may also approve of moving New York’s legislative primaries for state Senate and Assembly, currently scheduled for June 23, 2020, to coincide with a February presidential primary. However, officials say that …
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Greenburgh Supervisor Challenged In November For First Time Since 2007
One of Westchester County's longest-serving town supervisors is facing a rare challenge at the polls this fall. For the first time in a dozen years, longtime Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner, a Democrat and former county legislator, will have an opponent on Nov. 5. Independent challenger Lucas Cioffi will be on the ballot this fall appearing on the Greenburgh Party line. Feiner has served the town as supervisor for the last 28 years. The last time he faced any opposition was in the 2013 Democratic primary election, which Feiner won. Cioffi, a 39-year-old software engineer and entrepreneur…
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Politics
Around The Towns: Ganim Faces Primary, Murphy Talks To Trump, Sales Tax Free Week Intact
State Sen. Marilyn Moore will face incumbent Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim in next month's primary election. On Tuesday, Aug. 13, Moore was notified by elections officials that she had petitioned successfully onto the Sept. 10 Democratic primary ballot -- setting the stage for a battle against Ganim, longtime mayor. Three Republicans will also face off in a Sept. 10 primary for mayor: Ethan Book and Dishon Francis both forced primaries against GOP-endorsed John Rodriguez. Moore needed verified signatures from five percent of Democratic electors in Bridgeport. "Bridgeport needs a mayor …
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Politics
Republicans Re-elect State Party Chairman
J.R. Romano was elected on to a third two-year term as state chairman of the Connecticut Republican Party, surviving a challenge. Last week, the 74-member State Central Committee overwhelmingly voted for Romano, who originally won the post four years ago. Susan Hatfield of Pomfret, the party’s nominee for attorney general last year, and an early supporter of Donald J. Trump in 2016, was elected the GOP's vice chair without opposition, succeeding John Slater. Hatfield is a state prosecutor from eastern Connecticut, a part of the state that has been trending Republican, even as some traditio…
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Here Are Long Island's Primary Election Results
There were eight primary elections on Tuesday, June 25 featuring several city, town and county legislative races. Here are the unofficial results, according to the Boards of Election in Nassau and Suffolk counties: Long Beach Seven Democrats were running for three seats on the Long Beach City Council. The unofficial winners knocked two incumbents off the Nov. 5 ballot line. Elizabeth Treston led all others with 24 percent of the vote, according to unofficial returns. Ronald Paganini was in second place, with 22 percent of the votes cast. Karen McInnis was expected to land…
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