Rob Astorino
Westchester County Exec Agrees To Sign Fair Housing Bill If It Passes Legislature
Under the threat of a federal contempt citation, Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino agreed Wednesday to sign the fair housing bill he vetoed in 2010 if the county Legislature passes it again.
Possible Contempt Charges For Westchester County Exec Over Fair Housing Settlement
Prosecutors say County Executive Rob Astorino is violating one of the terms of a 2009 settlement of a desegregation lawsuit.
Westchester County Exec Accuses Feds Of ‘Extortion’ Over Fair Housing Dispute
The Department of Housing and Urban Development warned the county last month that it would lose $7.4 million on April 25 unless it complies with a demand stemming from the 2009 settlement of a desegregation lawsuit against the county.
Westchester County Legislator Says Not So Fast On Playland Deal
There is a tentative deal in place to keep Rye Playland going for the next ten years, but not everyone is on board.
Tentative Deal Reached For Playland’s Next 10 Years
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said Thursday that the money-losing Playland park in Rye could be taken over on Oct. 1 by Sustainable Playland Inc.
Legoland Opens At Ridge Hill Mall In Yonkers
The $12 million, 32,300-square-foot space features two rides, a miniature Lego city, a 4-D theater and a play-zone for kids.
School Safety Symposium Held To Bring Westchester School Officials, Law Enforcement Together
Astorino said the aim is to create stronger bonds between the two sides since they would need to work together in the event of an active shooter situation at a school. But much of the focus was also on balancing efforts in mental health care with school violence prevention efforts.
Westchester Launches Safety Initiative Bringing Law Enforcement, Educators Together
The Safer Communities initiative will formally kick off on Feb. 27 at a school safety symposium at SUNY Purchase to bring the two sides together.
Westchester Co. Exec: ‘We’re Ready’ For Snow’; Business Owner Thrilled For Storm
Westchester County could well get a foot of snow and its communities along the Hudson River could see some flooding as well.
Westchester Exec Wants Journal News Gun Map Taken Down
“The time has come to take the map down,” Rob Astorino wrote to the paper’s publisher and president Janet Hasson. In the letter, Astorino asked that the Journal News “immediately shut down the interactive map of pistol permit holders.”
Gov. Cuomo Signs Order Allowing New Yorkers To Vote Anywhere
Election officials in the Tri-State Area are vowing that power outages and storm damage won’t prevent people from voting in one of the tightest and most expensive races ever.
Westchester County Executive Sounds Off On Power Companies
There are still plenty of people without power in Westchester County, but County Executive Rob Astorino says there is good news.
Northern Suburbs, Hudson Valley Still Struggling With Power, Water Outages After Sandy
For those north of New York City, life is still not normal since superstorm Sandy hit on Monday. Many are without power and some can’t drink the water.
Westchester Budget Deficit Could Leave Hundreds Looking For Work
An $86 million deficit could mean as many as 800 layoffs.
Astorino Reveals Future Of Rye Playland, Which Includes A Water Park
In addition to the water park, the new operator will add a “Great Lawn” facing the Long Island sound. The space will be suitable for hosting events like graduations and concerts.
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