Gov. David Paterson this morning shot down what he said were “rumors” that some state lawmakers are talking about another tax on the wealthy to help the state’s finances. “I heard a rumor yesterday that some of my colleagues are talking about another millionaire’s tax and that would demonstrate, I… Read More →
New York state government ended the calendar year with about a $600 million shortfall in its main operating fund for the first time in recent history, requiring the state to use most of its reserves to pay December’s bills. The deficit in the general fund illustrates the difficult financial situation… Read More →
Mayor Clinton Young has tapped his 28-year-old deputy chief of staff and spokesman to be the city’s next water commissioner. Brian Bochow, Jr., will take over the job from David Ford, who is retiring after 32 years and seven mayoral administrations leading the Board of Water Supply. Ford also has… Read More →
County Executive elect Rob Astorino today named four top commissioners in his administration. He’s also retaining 10 others and promoting four deputies to acting commissioner posts. Commissioners that Astorino is retaining include: • Mae Carpenter, senior services commissioner • Grant Mitchell, community mental health commissioner • Millard Hyland, medical examiner… Read More →
The rush of teachers seeking to get into the current retirement system before it expires tomorrow has grown to a whooping 4,873 applications this month—nearly five times the amount in December 2008, when 1,043 teachers applied. State lawmakers this month passed Gov. David Paterson’s proposal to start a new Tier… Read More →
George Longworth, an attorney who led the Dobbs Ferry Police Department and was believed to be the youngest chief in the county when he took on that position, was named today as Westchester County’s public safety commissioner. County Executive elect Rob Astorino announced Longworth’s appointment at a 12:30 p.m. press… Read More →
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, D-Manhattan, said he expects Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to run for governor next year, making Silver the highest ranking Democratic official to indicate unequivocally that Cuomo is plotting a gubernatorial run. Cuomo has been coy about his plans as he stockpiles campaign cash and quietly lays… Read More →
Gov. David Paterson’s office said today that the New York State United Teachers and other school groups are seeking a delay in their lawsuit that claims Paterson is illegally withholding school aid because he said the state is running out of money. It prompted this statement from Paterson’s spokesman Morgan… Read More →
Republican Legislator James Maisano of New Rochelle (right in photo) will become minority leader on the Westchester County Board of Legislators. His colleague, Gordon Burrows of Yonkers (left) will be minority whip. The caucus announced the positions today. Minority Leader George Oros, R-Cortlandt, (center) did not seek reelection. He recently… Read More →
Sen. Charles Schumer is in Schenectady County today to complete his 11th year in a row of visiting all 62 counties in New York since he took office in 1999. He’ll visit Proctors Theatre in downtown Schenectady. The Democratic senator has recently faced criticism back home for his support of… Read More →
