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07 Oct
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NY Senate majority leader compares Cuomo to Trump, says former governor would benefit from introspection

Susan Arbetter | NY State of Politics | Oct. 6, 2021 “I’m sorry that he’s doing this,” Stewart-Cousins said. “I understand that he has a lot of time on his hands. But I was hoping that time would be spent ...

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04 Oct
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Hochul Locks Up Key Support as Letitia James Begins Statewide Tour

Katie Glueck & Grace Ashford | The New York Times | Oct. 4, 2021 The chairman of the New York State Democratic Party on Monday endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul in next year’s primary race, arguing that a fierce multicandidate free-for-all ...

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30 Sep
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Republican candidate James Nolan, who is challenging County Legislator Ruth Walter, appears to be unvaccinated and campaigning actively with voters (see the article below). As Democratic committee, we take this news very seriously. Health and safety come first. No constituent should ever be endangered unnecessarily. —Westchester Dems

JAMES NOLAN CAMPAIGNING HARD FOR COUNTY BOARD, BUT HE IS NOT COVID VACCINATED Yonkers Times | Dan Murphy | September 27, 2021 Last week, we interviewed James Nolan, republican candidate for the Westchester County Board of Legislators in the 15th District, ...

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19 Sep
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NY State Independent Redistricting Commission Notice of Public Hearing and Draft Maps Are Live

September 15, 2021 New York State Independent Redistricting Commission Releases Initial Draft Plans and Fall Public Hearing dates and locations  Please check out our website to review Draft Plans Pursuant to Article III, Section 4(c) of the New York State Constitution, ...

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19 Sep
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Letter to Governor Hochul

September 19, 2021 Dear Governor Hochul: At its September 14, 2021, Executive Committee Meeting, the Westchester County Democratic Committee asked me to formally welcome you in your new role as Governor of the Great State of New York: The Westchester ...

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01 Sep
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Assisting allies: How a Hudson Valley mayor, congressmen are helping Afghans evacuate

Eduardo Cuevas | Rockland/Westchester Journal News | Sep. 1, 2021 Nicola Armacost began receiving WhatsApp messages from Afghanistan on Aug. 15. The mayor of Hastings-on-Hudson and her husband were with his family in rural, northern Minnesota. Aug. 15 was their ...

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24 Aug
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Statement from Democratic Chairman on Governor Kathy Hochul

August 24, 2021 SHANDAKEN, NY: New York State Democratic Chairman Jay S. Jacobs has released the following statement:  “Good luck to Kathy Hochul as she embarks on her tenure as the 57th Governor of New York. Her deep knowledge of ...

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19 Aug
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WCDC Democrats call on Republicans to disavow Proud Boys Activities at GOP Briarcliff fundraiser

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15 Aug
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Proud Boy Statement

August 11, 2021 In light of the gathering earlier this month outside the Trump National Golf Course in Briarcliff Manor NY, not coincidentally on the evening of the NYS GOP fundraiser, it’s important to state on this page what I ...

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11 Aug
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Statement from Democratic Chair on Incoming Governor Kathy Hochul

August 10, 2021 SHANDAKEN, NY — New York State Democratic Chairman Jay S. Jacobs has released the following statement: “New York will finally have its first female Governor and we could not be in better hands. From assisting her mother ...

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