By Mike Gold Ken Burr, born with cerebral palsy, gets around in a wheelchair. He took a train from White Plains. He came because he wants President Trump “to keep hands off Medicaid and Social Security,” which he relies on
Read MoreDemocrat Ken Jenkins has declared victory in the special election to serve out the remainder of former County Executive George Latimer’s term, following a decisive win over Republican challenger Christine Sculti. Jenkins secured 61 percent of the vote (31,998 votes),
Read MoreAs part of our collaboration with Pace University’s journalism department, The Examiner News features student-reported stories like this one. By James Steigerwald and EJ Speight Voters are electing a new Westchester County Executive this week. Two candidates are running in the special
Read MoreWestchester voters will soon go to the polls to choose between Democrat Ken Jenkins and Republican Christine Sculti in a special election that will determine who completes the term of former county executive George Latimer. Early voting begins this Saturday
Read MoreWhite Plains Mayor Thomas Roach and Councilwoman Jennifer Puja are not getting free rides in the Democratic Party in their quests to win Westchester County seats in November. Puja, who is currently serving her second term on the Common Council,
Read MoreWhite Plains Councilman Justin Brasch views the city’s highest office as “logically” the next step in his public service journey. The two-term councilman and former council president kicked off his mayoral campaign last week in front of supporters inside the
Read MoreWhite Plains Mayor Thomas Roach kicked off the new year and last one of his current term by announcing that he will not seek reelection. During a telephone interview, Roach, 63, confirmed his decision as “final,” but also made another
Read MoreWhite Plains Councilwoman Jennifer Puja is getting a jump on her plans for the new year by announcing her candidacy for the Westchester County Board of Legislators. Puja, who was reelected to a second four-year term on the White Plains
Read MoreCongressman Mike Lawler (R-Pearl River) said late last week that he will support House Speaker Mike Johnson to retain his role and called out Republican hardliners who have called for Johnson’s ouster as leader. Speaking late last week on WABC
Read MoreWith the hours dwindling in Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s tenure, the line of succession outlined in the county’s charter will be used for the first time to fill the vacant seat. It is widely considered that Deputy County Executive
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