Friday, February 17, 2012
Read the village's message below:
The Village of Irvington just released the following information about Foundation for Economic Education's proposed modifications to its campus: A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) has been submitted by the project sponsor, The Continuum Company, and upon review by the Village of Irvington Planning Board, as Lead Agency, in accordance with State Law, the Planning Board has determined that the DEIS is adequate with respect to scope and content for the purposes of commencing public review. The project consists of the construction of an assisted living complex; including 81 assisted living units and 40 units for memory care patients, as well as multiple interior and exterior amenities for patient use including group meeting rooms, …
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We asked the three candidates running for the two seats on the Irvington Board of Trustees this March questions regarding their past experience, goals for the Village and some information about themselves.
Rick Rasulo is one of the the two Republicans and one Democrat running for two seats opening on the Irvington Board of Trustees in March. Rasulo was appointed to the board when now-Mayor Brian Smith left his seat to assume the more prestigious price. He has a long history with both the villages of Hastings, where he grew up, and Irvington where his children grew up. He has been especially involved with the Recreation Department. We asked him a number of questions regarding his candidacy. Below are his responses: 1) What previous experience (either on this board, other village boards or even unrelated) do you have that will lend itself to serving as an Irvington Trustee? In addition to serving on the BOT for almost a year already, I also …
Thursday, February 16, 2012
A bill sponsored by Paulin granting authorization for animal shelters to euthanize animals in "psychological pain" without any holding period has spurred debate over rescue shelter protocol.
Representative Amy Paulin has been lauded in the past for authoring anti-bullying legislation and fighting for domestic violence victims' rights. But this week, the New York State assemblywoman was bestowed with an unlikely nickname by a Facebook group that opposes A05449A, a Paulin-sponsored bill that aims to "amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to the treatment and disposition of lost, stray or homeless animals." The moniker? Amy "Quick Kill" Paulin. A05449A, which aims to create a list of approved animal rescue organizations who could adopt from shelters and improve animal care and treatment, has also been amended to allow euthanasia to be performed on "certain specified animals suffering irremediable physical or …
There are three candidates—one Democrat and two Republicans—running for two seats opening on the Irvington Board of Trustees in March. Here is a Q&A-style of candidate Walter Montgomery.
Walter Montgomery is a current Irvington trustee, who was appointed Deputy Mayor when Brian Smith became Mayor of the village. Patch asked him some questions about his experience, his goals if elected to the board and about himself as a person. Below are his responses: 1) What previous experience (either on this board, other village boards or even unrelated) do you have that will lend itself to serving as an Irvington Trustee? I have served Irvington for five years as a Trustee, and previously six years on the Planning Board and six years on the Board of Education, including one year as President. Other experiences that have helped broaden my judgment and ability to function as a Trustee include 33 years in business, including 25 years …
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
We asked the three candidates running for two open seats a number of questions relating to their experience, views and themselves. Here are their responses:
In March, Irvington residents will have the opportunity to vote for two of three candidates—one Democrat and two Republicans—running for two-year terms on the village Board of Trustees. Democrat Mark Gilliland has lived with his wife Marion in Irvington since 1998, and both of their daughters graduated from the Irvington schools. He is a New York Botanical Garden-certified landscape designer, a Cornell Master Gardener, and a graphic & web designer providing services to individuals and small businesses. Read the answers to the questions we posed below: 1) What previous experience (either on this board, other village boards or even unrelated) do you have that will lend itself to serving as an Irvington Trustee? My volunteer work in the …
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Did your heat get turned off? Do you need someone to help fill your pantry? Are you looking to serve as a foster parent? Dial 2-1-1 for help or visit ww.hudson211.org.
Today you will have the power to help families, children and individuals find vital services they need—or the most rewarding experience of their lives. No, we haven’t started writing horoscopes—February is National 2-1-1 Day and you can help spread the word. 2-1-1 is a free helpline that offers health and human service information, referrals, assessments, crisis and other support between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Translation services are available in 250 languages. “We make sure you get the information you need in the most efficient and compassionate manner,” said Chris Ashman, United Way 2-1-1 Policy Board Chair, at a recognition ceremony for 2-1-1 partners on Friday. By dialing 2-1-1 or visiting the ww.hudson211.org database you …
Friday, February 10, 2012
New York Business and Labor Leaders Tell New York State Assembly Energy and Corporations Chairmen: “Preliminary Findings” on Indian Point ring false and contradict expert testimony; Urge Chairmen and members to take “a deliberate and careful look at the e
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Friday, February 10
The following was released by the New York Affordable Reliablie Electricity Alliance on Feb. 10: The New York Affordable Reliable Electricity Alliance (New York AREA), representing the state’s leading business, community, and labor organizations, today strongly urged members of the New York State Assembly Committee on Energy and the Assembly Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions to reconsider their “preliminary findings,” issued via press release on February 1, on the effects of closing the Indian Point Energy Center. In a letter to committee chairmen Kevin Cahill and James Brennan, New York AREA members express their strong disagreement with the committees’ assessment. The letter, signed by leaders of …
The former state senator is a longtime Westchester power broker.
Former state Senator Nicholas Spano pleaded guilty to charges that he filed fraudulent tax returns today in U.S. District Court in White Plains. He was accused of filing false tax returns between 2000 and 2008, underreporting income and deducting fraudulent expenses. The tax fraud complaint and the plea agreement are attached to this article as pdf files. Spano represented District 35, which included most of southern and central Westchester County, for 20 years in the State Senate. He faces a maximum sentence of three years in prison and a maximum fine of the greater of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss derived from the crime. He'll be sentenced June 11. Meanwhile, according to The Journal News, a federal complaint unsealed today …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
State selects four qualified bidders from five interested parties
Five bidders have reached out to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and expressed an interest in building the new Tappan Zee Bridge. NYSDOT, along with the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA), announced Tuesday that four of the five bidders are qualified for the job after undergoing "a thorough multi-agency technical review," officials said. The four design-build consortiums deemed suitable are: NYSDOT and NYSTA will now issue a request for proposal to each consortium, which requires them to submit a preliminary plan for building the span. "After design-build proposals are submitted and reviewed, one of the four short-listed consortiums will be selected later this year to construct the new bridge," officials said…
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Rep. Nan Hayworth is the fifth highest scoring Republican member of Congress, according to the environmental watchdog organization.
Democratic members of Congress from the Hudson Valley had high marks on the annual New York League of Conservation Voters 2011 National Environmental Scorecard release Tuesday. Both Democratic senators—Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand—had top scores of 100, said Marcia Bystryn, president of the league. "New Yorkers care a lot about our environment," she said. "It should not come as a surprise both of our senators had perfect scores in 2011." In the House, Rep. Nita Lowey, D-Harrison, achieved a 97, while Rep. Eliot Engel, D-Bronx, scored a 94. On the Republican side of the aisle in the House, Rep. Nan Hayworth, R-Mount Kisco, was given a grade of 43. "While her score is nothing to write home about," Bystryn said, "her score in the …
Greg Tart
5:55 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
thank you all for informing me of considerations of which I was not aware more ›