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Paul Feiner’s Secret Sauce: How He Beat the Democratic Machine Again!

Every election tells a story. Sometimes the story is about money. Sometimes it is about endorsements. Sometimes it is about ideology. But every so...

Stop the Narrative: Black New York Politicians Don’t Have the Answers for the South

I have great respect for Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and his devotion to advocacy. However, I must publicly disagree with the narrative he and...

LTTE: My Thoughts On Greenburgh Town Supervisor Race by Former Greenburgh Town Clerk Judith A. Beville

I am a former eight-term (two years each) Town of Greenburgh elected official. During my fifteen-year tenure as Greenburgh Town Clerk, I served as a...

Op Ed: Why Greenburgh Needs Barry McGoey By Greenburgh Town Clerk Dr. Lisa Maria Nero

As the Greenburgh Town Clerk, I have spent the last few years working with residents from every corner of our town. I have listened...

LTTE: Affordable Housing Strategy – Just One Reason I’m Supporting Barry McGoey for Greenburgh Town Supervisor

Dear Friends,  Like communities across Westchester, the Town of Greenburgh faces an urgent and growing need for affordable housing. Barry McGoey, Democratic candidate for Town...

Westchester Legislators Honor Judge Lyndon Williams & Coach Rupert Bitter For Caribbean American Month

Westchester County Board of Legislators Honors Caribbean American Excellence Through Service and Leadership WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated Caribbean...

Op/ED: Fairview Is Watching – Before You Vote, Ask Both Candidates One Question By Mechelle Brown

Early voting starts June 13. Primary day is June 23. And right now, neither candidate for Greenburgh Town Supervisor has presented a specific, written,...

Westchester County 2026 Early Voting Locations & Hours

Early voting plays a vital role in strengthening our democracy by giving voters greater flexibility and convenience in casting their ballots. Instead of being...

Your Vote, Your Voice: Meet the Candidates in Westchester County’s 2026 Primary Election

It's That Time Again, Election Season Is Here: Meet the Candidates Seeking Your Vote in Westchester County Westchester County voters heading to the polls for...

We Must Stop Letting Politicians Rewrite Black History

Recently, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made a statement claiming that Black Americans “created democracy” in America. The comment immediately gained attention because it reflects something deeper...

CE Ken Jenkins Delivers 2026 State Of The County Address

Westchester’s Future in Focus: Jenkins Delivers 2026 State of the County, Highlights Progress and Priorities (White Plains, NY) – On Wednesday, May 6, Westchester County...

CE Jenkins and Mayor Spano Endorse Wilson Terrero for County Legislator

Yonkers, NY — With significant support from two of Yonkers' most well-known politicians, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Wilson...

When Rules Become Excuses: The Derek Williams Case and the Moral Failure of Leadership in Mount Vernon

The situation involving Mount Vernon police officer Derek Williams has sparked outrage, confusion, and now an official response from City Hall. But once you...

Guest Column Submission: Federal Legislation to Support Direct Support Professionals By Jeffery Fox, Ph.D.

Every day in New York State, tens of thousands of direct support professionals (DSPs) perform indispensable work that makes community life possible for people...

Longtime Congressman Eliot Engel Dies at 79 — A Voice for Westchester and the Bronx Falls Silent

U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel, who served in Lower Hudson Valley/Bronx politics for 30 years, has died. Eliot Engel, the former New York congressman from the...

Reparations, Representation, and Results: A Question of Political Priorities

When Pramila Jayapal argued that immigrants harmed by aggressive immigration enforcement policies, including individuals within Somali communities, should receive compensation, she was making a case grounded...

2026 Mt Vernon State Of The City Address

Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard delivered her 2026 State of the City Address on Monday, March 31, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, outlining...

IS THE NO KINGS AGENDA THE BLACK AMERICA AGENDA 

There is a tendency in American politics to confuse visibility with value. The recent “No Kings” rallies were large, loud, and widely covered. The message...

Westchester County Opens New Mental Health Safety Net Clinic in White Plains

New facility aims to reduce wait times and expand access to behavioral health services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqSmEqUfreQ&t=2s WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester County has officially opened a new...

Mount Vernon Cannot Afford Fiscal Romanticism

Affordability for Whom? The Fiscal Case for Scrutiny in Mount Vernon Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced more than $240 million in tax credits and subsidies...

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