New City, NY
Politics
Here Are Rockland's Primary Election Results Here Are Rockland's Primary Election Results
Here Are Rockland's Primary Election Results There were several primary elections held across Rockland County on Tuesday, June 25.  Here's a rundown of the unofficial results in contested races, according to the county Board of Elections: District Attorney Retired Judge Thomas Walsh easily defeated three other candidates for the Democratic Party's nomination for District Attorney, giving Walsh three ballot lines in the Nov. 5 general election. Walsh, a judge for nearly 40 years retired to run for District Attorney. He defeated state Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski, former prosecutor Patricia Gunning, and Victor Alfieri, a retired…

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by Jon Craig
Armonk, NY
Politics
Here Are Westchester's Primary Election Results Here Are Westchester's Primary Election Results
Here Are Westchester's Primary Election Results There were a dozen-and-a-half primary elections held across Westchester on Tuesday, June 25.  Here's a rundown of the unofficial results in contested races, according to the county Board of Elections: Harrison Pasquale G. Gizzo led Patricia A O'callaghan for the Republican and Conservative ballot lines for Harrison town/village justice. They also were unofficially tied with 26 votes apiece for the Independence Party ballot line. Greenburgh In the Democratic Party primary, Incumbent Town Clerk Judith A. Beville was leading Maria J. Portilla by about 52 to 48 percent, according to un…

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by Jon Craig
Pelham, NY
Politics
New Poll: Here's What NYers Think About Cuomo Seeking Fourth Term New Poll: Here's What NYers Think About Cuomo Seeking Fourth Term
New Poll: Here's What NYers Think About Cuomo Seeking Fourth Term Though New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s approval rating is at its highest in nearly a year and a half, the majority of Empire State residents don’t support the governor chasing a fourth term in office, according to a new Siena poll. Cuomo has a 52 percent favorability rating, against a 42 percent disapproval rating - the highest since March last year - but by a 58-37 margin, voters said that Cuomo should not run for a fourth term. “Voters give Cuomo his best favorability rating in more than a year. He’s viewed favorably by two-thirds of Democrats and New York City voters. He is close to break-…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Politics
Bill Granting Drivers Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants Approved By State Assembly Bill Granting Drivers Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants Approved By State Assembly
Bill Granting Drivers Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants Approved By State Assembly The State Assembly approved a bill to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain drivers licenses. Before it can become law, the bill must pass the state Senate, where it is expected to be met with resistance and skepticism, including from some moderate Democrats. During a floor debate before the vote on Wednesday, June 12, Republican assemblymen said the legislation might open a "back door" for criminals and even terrorists to obtain documents. “I understand the chances of a terrorist invading our security measures are slim, and we would desirably want them to be so to not have repeat of Sep…

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by Jon Craig
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Politics Around The Towns: Primary Elections In White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Greenburgh Politics Around The Towns: Primary Elections In White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Greenburgh
Politics Around The Towns: Primary Elections In White Plains, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Greenburgh There are several debates in the closing weeks of Westchester's spring primary elections. Primary elections throughout Westchester will be held on Tuesday, June 25. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The League of Women Voters of White Plains announced there will be a Candidates Forum for Common Council candidates on Monday, June 17. White Plains' primary will feature candidates running as Democrats for three seats on the Common Council. These four candidates agreed to participate in Monday's LWV forum: Kat Brezler, incumbent Nadine Hunt-Robinson, Victoria Presser and Jennif…

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by Jon Craig
Monroe, NY
Schools
Orange County Voters Head To Polls For School Budget Votes Orange County Voters Head To Polls For School Budget Votes
Orange County Voters Head To Polls For School Budget Votes Voters in Orange County will head to the polls to vote on local school budget and bond proposals. More than a billion dollars in spending will be up for a vote on Tuesday, May 21, as voters determine the fate of more than a dozen school district budgets and candidates vying for Board of Education seats. Budget proposals range from $17,186,749 in Livingston Manor to a whopping $282,444,842 in Newburgh. There are also 109 Board of Education candidates vying for just 84 seats countywide. Check Daily Voice for updates when polling numbers start coming in on Tuesday night.

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by Zak Failla
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Politics
Here's Who Won Rockland Village Elections Here's Who Won Rockland Village Elections
Here's Who Won Rockland Village Elections Residents in Rockland County villages made their way to the polls to vote for local mayors, trustees and local judges on Tuesday. Elections were uncontested in Grandview View-on-Hudson, Kaser, Montebello, New Square and Upper Nyack. Results: Chestnut Ridge Trustee: Paul Van Alstyne (incumbent) 1,314; Anthony L. Shaut 1,106; Grant Valentine (incumbent) 1,330; Steven J. Wasserman 1,129; Trustees serve four-year terms with a salary of $6,500. Hillburn Mayor: Craig M. Flanagan Jr. (incumbent) 88; Joseph P. Tursi 142; Trustee: Eleanor J. DeGraw (incumbent) 103; Bernadette A. Tarantino 121;…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
Politics
Some Village Elections This Week In Westchester, Putnam: Here's A Rundown Some Village Elections This Week In Westchester, Putnam: Here's A Rundown
Some Village Elections This Week In Westchester, Putnam: Here's A Rundown Residents in 15 Westchester County and Putnam County villages will head to the polls o make their votes to elect mayors, trustees and local judges. On Tuesday, March 19, voters will head to the polls to make their selections. Petitions for potential candidates were due last month, with some being challenged in court.  Elections will be uncontested in Briarcliff Manor, Bronxville, Buchanan, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Larchmont, Pelham Manor, Pleasantville, Rye Brook, Scarsdale and Sleepy Hollow. There will be contested elections in Port Chester, Pelham, Tuckahoe and Nelsonv…

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by Zak Failla
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Politics
Here's Who's Running In Rockland Village Elections Here's Who's Running In Rockland Village Elections
Here's Who's Running In Rockland Village Elections Residents in nine Rockland County villages will head to the polls next week to make their votes to elect mayors, trustees and local judges. On Tuesday, March 19, voters will head to the polls to make their selections. Petitions for potential candidates were due last month, with some being challenged in court. Local candidates running for office include:  Airmont Mayor: Ralph J. Bracco Sr. and Nathan R. Bubel (the petitions for three other mayoral candidates are being challenged); Trustee (two open seats): Brian M. Downey, Migdalia Pesante, Ronald L. Roberti …

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by Zak Failla
Paramus, NJ
Politics
VIDEO: 13 Questions With Paramus Mayor Richard LaBarbiera VIDEO: 13 Questions With Paramus Mayor Richard LaBarbiera
Video: 13 Questions With Paramus Mayor Richard LaBarbiera Paramus Mayor Richard LaBarbiera (D) was re-elected with more than 60 percent of votes on Tuesday. The lifelong borough resident has been in office the past eight years putting "Paramus First" to lower taxes, defend the Blue Laws and increase the budget surplus. LaBarbiera invited Daily Voice inside his office and revealed his worst habit, go-to lunch selection, what he gets up to when he's not serving the community and more. Production and direction by Cecilia Levine; videography by Christian Medano

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by Cecilia Levine
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Big Win In Bridgeport Makes Lamont Apparent Winner In CT Gubernatorial Race Big Win In Bridgeport Makes Lamont Apparent Winner In CT Gubernatorial Race
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 …

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by Jon Craig
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Politics
Hey Nutmeggers: There Are A Few Hours Left To Register To Vote, But It Has To Be Online Hey Nutmeggers: There Are A Few Hours Left To Register To Vote, But It Has To Be Online
Hey Nutmeggers: There Are A Few Hours Left To Register To Vote, But It Has To Be Online Tuesday, Oct. 30 was the deadline to postmark voter registration forms in Connecticut where next Tuesday's race for a new governor is running neck-and-neck. But if you are reading this story on Tuesday, Nutmeg State residents who want to vote on Nov. 6 have until 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 30 to register online by clicking here:  Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski are the major party candidates seeking to succeed Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, a Democrat who decided against seeking re-election. Click here to see deadlines and how to register in Connecticut online, or via mail.  For more d…

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