White Plains, NY
Politics
Hillary Clinton's Endorsement Of Cuomo Over Nixon Angers Some Feminists Hillary Clinton's Endorsement Of Cuomo Over Nixon Angers Some Feminists
Hillary Clinton's Endorsement Of Cuomo Over Nixon Angers Some Feminists Hillary Clinton of Chappaqua endorsed fellow Town of New Castle resident Andrew Cuomo for another term as governor during Wednesday's Democratic Party Convention on Long Island. "We need leaders who stand up for progressive values and stand up to those who try to turn neighbor against neighbor and sow seeds of division," Clinton said, while never mentioning President Trump by name. "Most of all we need leaders who believe in producing results and getting things done." Clinton's endorsement is angering feminists who are backing the more progressive Democrat, Cynthia Nixon…

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by Jon Craig
Chappaqua, NY
Lifestyle
Photos: Cuomo Marches Alongside Clintons In New Castle Memorial Day Parade Photos: Cuomo Marches Alongside Clintons In New Castle Memorial Day Parade
Photos: Cuomo Marches Alongside Clintons In New Castle Memorial Day Parade They're three of the nation's major political figures, and they're also neighbors in Northern Westchester. On Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo once again marched alongside Bill and Hillary Clinton in the New Castle Memorial Day Parade. (See photos above.) On Twitter, Hillary Clinton wrote: "Just returned from marching in the annual Chappaqua Memorial Day Parade with everyone from Governors to Girls Scouts. Today we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country to keep us safe here at home." Bill Clinton tweeted: "Remembering, honoring, and thanking all who serv…

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by Joe Lombardi
Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
Pataki Introduces Molinaro At GOP Convention Pataki Introduces Molinaro At GOP Convention
Pataki Introduces Molinaro At GOP Convention Former Gov. George E. Pataki of Garrison, a native of Peekskill where he once served as mayor, introduced Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro on Wednesday at the Republican Party Convention. "We beat the odds in 1994 and will do it again in 2018," Pataki said in this tweet.  Pataki was referring to his upset win over then-Gov. Mario Cuomo in 1994. Pataki served three terms as the last Republican governor of New York.  Molinaro is expected to face Cuomo's son, Democrat Andrew Cuomo of New Castle, in November's general election.  "To our friends in the media who have writ…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Politics
White House Insider Makes Book-Signing Visit To Westchester White House Insider Makes Book-Signing Visit To Westchester
White House Insider Makes Book-Signing Visit To Westchester If you've been dying to ask some West Wing questions about the Clinton or Obama administrations, come to Scarsdale on Thursday, June 7. Jennifer Palmieri, 51, a White House and Democratic Party insider, will be talking about her new book, "Dear Madam President, An Open Letter to Women Who Will Rule the World," which has been getting mixed reviews in the mainstream media. Here are some recent national articles about her book, by NPR, as well as CBS News.  The Mississippi native also led John Edwards' 2004 campaign for president -- before he became John Kerry's running-mate. The S…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Connecticut House OK's Presidential Popular Vote Measure Connecticut House OK's Presidential Popular Vote Measure
Connecticut House OK's Presidential Popular Vote Measure The Connecticut House of Representatives narrowly voted on Thursday, April 26 to approve a bill directing the state to join a compact committing its seven electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote, according to multiple news reports. The compact would not take effect until states representing 270 electoral votes sign onto a compact that would undo a 200-year-old element of the U.S. Constitution. If approved by its state Senate, Connecticut would bring the tally to 11 states and 172 electoral votes. The candidate with the most votes should win, a standa…

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by Jon Craig
Englewood, NJ
News
'Profoundly Disturbing': Tenafly Mom Resigns As Port Authority Commissioner 'Profoundly Disturbing': Tenafly Mom Resigns As Port Authority Commissioner
'Profoundly Disturbing': Tenafly Mom Resigns As Port Authority Commissioner Democratic Tenafly lobbyist Caren Z. Turner has resigned as a commissioner from the Port Authority of New Jersey and New York following an investigation in which agency officials said they found "profoundly disturbing conduct." UPDATE: Video Footage Shows Tenafly's Caren Z. Turner Cursing Out Police Turner showed up at a traffic stop involving her daughter and flashed her Port Authority badge, sources told Politico.  "The Port Authority has zero tolerance for ethics violations. This is the basis of the tough, systematic integrity reforms the Port Authority has implemented ov…

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by Cecilia Levine
Chappaqua, NY
Politics
Jeanine Pirro Literally Searching For Hillary In Chappaqua Woods Jeanine Pirro Literally Searching For Hillary In Chappaqua Woods
Jeanine Pirro Literally Searching For Hillary In Chappaqua Woods Although she’s not out of the woods after being busted driving 119 mph last year, former Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro is heading into the woods, this time looking for Chappaqua’s Hilary Clinton. “So here I am in front of the woods in Chappaqua looking for Hillary,” Pirro, now a Fox News host, posted in a teaser video on Twitter Friday night. “Do you think I’ll find her? Do you think she’s anywhere around?” Clinton became infamous for her hikes and woodland sightings, with Saturday Night Live even spoofing them following her surprise loss to President Donald Trump. Neit…

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by Zak Failla
New City, NY
News
Suspicious Nyack HS Package, Stronger Than Expected Storm Top Rockland News Suspicious Nyack HS Package, Stronger Than Expected Storm Top Rockland News
Suspicious Nyack HS Package, Stronger Than Expected Storm Top Rockland News ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A suspicious package at Nyack High School and a shocker of a storm that hammered the area topped the news.  The Clarkstown Police Department is investigating a suspicious package that was delivered to Nyack High School. Click here to read the story.  The "Bomb Cyclone" storm system that moved through the area Thursday not only lived up to the hype, it surpassed it. Click here to read the story. In other news this past week (Click on the link to read entire story): Rockland County Executive Ed Day welcomed Baby Boy Fuchs, who came into the world at Good …

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by Kathy Reakes
White Plains, NY
News
Major Storm, Fire At Clintons' Westchester Compound Top Week's News Major Storm, Fire At Clintons' Westchester Compound Top Week's News
Major Storm, Fire At Clintons' Westchester Compound Top Week's News Click here for an updated story: Cause Determined For Fire At Clinton Chappaqua Compound WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A major winter storm and a fire at the Clinton's Chappaqua compound topped the news.  The "Bomb Cyclone" storm system that moved through the area Thursday not only lived up to the hype, it surpassed it. Click here to read the story.  A fire that broke out at the Northern Westchester compound of former President Bill Clinton and his wife, 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton was "knocked down" Wednesday afternoon. Click here to read the st…

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by Kathy Reakes
Armonk, NY
News
Fire At Clintons' Chappaqua Compound Tops Week's Northern Westchester News Fire At Clintons' Chappaqua Compound Tops Week's Northern Westchester News
Fire At Clintons' Chappaqua Compound Tops Week's Northern Westchester News Click here for an updated story: Cause Determined For Fire At Clinton Chappaqua Compound  WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A fire that broke out at the Northern Westchester compound of former President Bill Clinton and his wife, 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton was "knocked down" Wednesday afternoon, according to multiple reports. Click here to read the story. Some others top stories of the week include (Click on the link to read the entire story): The "Bomb Cyclone" storm system that moved through the area Thursday not only lived up to the hype, it sur…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mahopac, NY
News
Powerful Storm Tops Week's News Powerful Storm Tops Week's News
Powerful Storm Tops Week's News PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The "Bomb Cyclone" storm system that moved through the area Thursday not only lived up to the hype, it surpassed it. Click here to read the story. Related story: A tractor-trailer overturned after crashing down an embankment on I-84, initially blocking the right lane in Fishkill, according to the New York State Police. Click here to read the story. Here are some of the other top stories of the week (click on the link to read the story): A fire that broke out at the Northern Westchester compound of former President Bill Clinton and his wife, 2016 Democratic…

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
News
Fatal Incidents, Stronger Than Expected Storm Top Week's Dutchess News Fatal Incidents, Stronger Than Expected Storm Top Week's Dutchess News
Fatal Incidents, Stronger Than Expected Storm Top Week's Dutchess News DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. --  The death of two local men in fatal incidents along with the powerful storm that smacked the area, topped the news.  A Clinton Corners man has been identified as the person killed in a two-vehicle crash that entrapped one person and closed Slate Quarry Road for hours. Click here to read. A 36-year-old Hudson Valley man is dead after he became pinned under a pickup truck Wednesday morning, state police said. Click here to read. The "Bomb Cyclone" storm system that moved through the area Thursday not only lived up to the hype, it surpassed it. Click here t…

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by Kathy Reakes