Friday, September 03, 2010

Putting Westchester Back to Work
August 25, 2010 – The July 2010 unemployment rate in Westchester County of 7 percent has fallen from its peak in February of 7.8 percent, which is an encouraging economic sign. However, the unemployment rate in some communities in the County is much higher. Westchester County Board of Legislators Vice-Chairman Lyndon D. Williams (D-Mount Vernon) said “we need long-term targeted economic policies to stimulate local economies by reducing the high unemployment in areas of the county.”

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Legislators Maisano & Abinanti Propose Legislation to Protect Private Property Owners
August 24, 2010 - Legislation co-sponsored by Westchester County Legislators Tom Abinanti (D- Greenburgh), and James Maisano (R- New Rochelle) giving increased protections for Westchester County private property owners against wrongful use of the power of eminent domain, will be the subject of a public hearing on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

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Westchester County Lawmakers Support Adminstration on Playland RFP Process
Legislators ready to proceed with Westchester Childrens Museum Lease Agreement
August 18, 2010 - Today, Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ken Jenkins (D-Yonkers) and the Board’s Democratic Majority Whip and Legislator Judith Myers, representing the community of Rye, announced their support of plan unveiled by Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino seeking proposals to come up with new ideas and usages for Playland Amusement Park in Rye.