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Mamaroneck Dems Press Mayor Further on Village Attorney

From the Village of Mamaroneck Democratic Party — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:57:55 +0000

The Village of Mamaroneck Democratic Committee is disappointed that Mayor Rosenblum resorts to name-calling and baseless personal attacks rather than engaging in constructive dialogue regarding the Village Attorney.

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Mamaroneck Mayor Charges Dems Lack Platform

Norman Rosenblum — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:55:57 +0000

Editor’s Note: The following is in response to a press release from the Mamaroneck Democratic Party critical of the Mamaroneck Village Attorney’s candidacy for Village Justice..

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Mamaroneck Mayor Blasts Dems on Call for Derrico to Resign

Norman Rosenblum — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:52:18 +0000

Editor’s note: The following statement from Mamaroneck Mayor Norman Rosenblum is in response to media inquiries about the Mamaroneck Village Democrats\’ call for Village Attorney Christie McEvoy Derrico to ...read more...

Mamaroneck Dems Call for Village Attorney to Resign

From Village of Mamaroneck Democrats — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:50:36 +0000

Today the Village of Mamaroneck Democratic Committee calls upon Christie Derrico to resign her position as Village Attorney. Ms. Derrico has recently announced her intention to run for Village ...read more...

Mamaroneck GOP to Run Ybarra, Vozza, Sullivan & Derrico

George Mgrditchian — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:48:01 +0000

The Village of Mamaroneck Republican Committee has announced their slate of candidates for the November election. The November election will have 3 trustee seats up and a Village Justice position. ...read more...

Latimer Backs New Retirement Plan Reform

From the Office of Assemblyman George Latimer — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:46:41 +0000

A groundbreaking plan to dramatically reduce the costs and benefits of the New York State pension system has been crafted by Republican Assemblyman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-Suffolk, 7th A.D.) — and ...read more...

Senator Oppenheimer & Local Librarians Want Funding Restored

From the Office of Senator Suzi Oppenheimer — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:44:58 +0000

Editor’s Note: Directors of the Larchmont and Mamaroneck Public Libraries were among those gathered outside the White Plains Public Library on June 18 to urge the restoration of library funding. ...read more...

Mamaroneck Village Dems Tap 3 for Board: 2 Incumbents, 1 New

Tom Murphy — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 01:24:38 +0000

The Village of Mamaroneck Democratic Committee is delighted to announce this year’s slate of candidates for the November election.

Incumbents Toni Pergola Ryan and John Hofstetter are running for re-election, joined ...read more...

Protesters Descend on Bronx Senator Espada’s Mamaroneck Home

Judy Silberstein — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:58:01 +0000

As reported by Lou Young on WCBSTV.com, Mamaroneck Village was the site of a protest by Democrats looking to oust one of their own – New York Senator Pedro ...read more...

NY Senate Passes “Race to the Top Legislation

From the Office of Senator Suzi Oppenheimer — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:54:05 +0000

Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D-Mamaroneck), chair of the Senate Education Committee, is pleased to announce passage of sweeping education reform legislation that will create a new statewide teacher evaluation system, raise ...read more...

NY Senate to Vote on Independent Redistricting Committee

From the Office of Senator Suzi Oppenheimer — Fri, 14 May 2010 01:42:18 +0000

Editor’s Note: Senator Oppenheimer has co-sponsored legislation on redistricting reform in the past, but this is the first time it has been moved out of committee and the first time ...read more...

Bi-Partisan Crowd Celebrates New All Democrat Larchmont Board

Elaine Chapnick — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:50:34 +0000

An unusual number of elected officials were on hand for the swearing in of Larchmont Mayor Josh Mandell and Trustees Marlene Kolbert and Jaine Elkind Eney.

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Lowey Urges: Fill Out the Census

From the Office of U.S. Congresswoman Nita Lowey — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:36:48 +0000

In just ten minutes, you can help every resident, every school, every transportation system, and even our local economic recovery.

By completing the questionnaire you received last month from the ...read more...

PR: NY Assembly Passes “Sunshine” Bills

From the Office of Assemblyman George Latimer — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:03:58 +0000
Legislation increases accountability and openness
Assemblyman George Latimer (D-Westchester, 91st A.D.) announced that a package of legislation intended to increase accountability of state and local governments passed the Assembly, helping ...read more...

Pr: Lowey Announces $56K Grant for Mamaroneck Town Fire Dept

Judy Silberstein — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:02:05 +0000

Congresswoman Nita Lowey (NY-18) today announced that the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department will receive $56,505 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to protect the safety of ...read more...

PR: Oppenheimer’s Mandate Relief Bills Pass Senate

From the Office of Senator Suzi Oppenheimer — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:00:22 +0000

Measures Reduce Unfunded Mandates and Provide Greater Flexibility to Contain Costs

Senator Oppenheimer outlines her education reform legislation in advance of the vote by the full ...read more...

PR: Latimer Takes Pay Cut, Cuts Staff

From the Office of Assemblyman George Latimer — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:33:27 +0000

“Times are tough. People and businesses are making hard choices – and government had better do the same.”

Tough words from George Latimer, assemblyman representing the Sound Shore communities of ...read more...

PR: Carbon Monoxide Detectors Now Required in All Homes

Judy Silberstein — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:31:43 +0000

Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D-Mamaroneck) is pleased to announce enactment of a new law to protect families from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Known as the “silent” killer, carbon monoxide ...read more...

PR: NY Is Finalist for US Race To Top Funds

From the Office of Senator Suzi Oppenheimer — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:29:22 +0000

Senator Suzi Oppenheimer (D-Mamaroneck) is pleased to announce that New York was today named as one of 16 finalists for the federal Race to the Top competition. Race to the ...read more...

PR: Educators Hail Oppenheimer’s Efforts on Mandate Relief

From the Office of Senator Suzi Oppenheimer — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:18:01 +0000

Acknowledging the difficult economic circumstances facing schools throughout the state, the Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Suzi Oppenheimer, this week took decisive action to assist school districts in meeting ...read more...