Rob Astorino

NYMTC meeting on the new Tappan Zee Bridge on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane/WCBS 880)

NYMTC Approves Plan For New Tappan Zee Bridge

Under the current proposal, the bridge will have a dedicated bus lane during rush hours. Cuomo has agreed to the formation of a task force that will make mass transit recommendations within a year.

2012/08/20

The Tappan Zee Bridge is seen from Tarrytown - Aug 16, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

County Executives Endorse New Tappan Zee Bridge

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to build a new Tappan Zee Bridge over the Hudson River got a big boost today.

2012/08/16

Playland – Rye, NY – Mar 1, 2011 – Photo: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880

Future Of Playland’s Funding Up In The Air As Park Keeps Losing Money

For Westchester County, losing $3 to $5 million a year on Rye Playland is no longer going to be an option, according to County Executive Rob Astorino.

2012/07/31

Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, and Rockland County Executive Scott Vanderhoef flanked by Jonathan Drapkin and Adam Bosch of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress - Tarrytown, NY - Apr 26, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

County Executives Want More Information On Tappan Zee Bridge

Westchester County and Rockland County executives want mass transit support to be an essential part of the bridge.

2012/04/26

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino (credit: Westchester County)

Federal Judge Sides With Astorino On Westchester Housing

A county executive’s veto of an anti-discrimination bill didn’t violate a housing settlement with the federal government, a judge has ruled.

2012/03/20

Bronx River near Main Street - White Plains, NY - Feb 10, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Westchester Spending Millions To Prevent Flooding

Recent storms have devastated parts of Westchester County and now some money is being spent to actually prevent that flooding.

2012/02/10

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino (file / credit: Westchester County)

Westchester County Exec Vetoes 27 Items In 2012 Budget

The Westchester county executive has vetoed 27 items in the 2012 budget proposed by county lawmakers.

2011/12/14

Rob Astorino (3rd L) announces private funding for Bicycle Sunday - White Plains, NY - Dec 13, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Private Funding Secured To Save Westchester Bicycle Sundays

An annual tradition will continue in Westchester County, thanks to some private funding.

2011/12/13

The Tappan Zee Bridge is seen on Jun 27, 2008 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Mass Transit Cut From New Tappan Zee Bridge, Lowering Cost To $5.2 Billion

The cost of a new Tappan Zee Bridge has been shaved to $5.2 billion by focusing solely on the bridge, a federal agency said Tuesday. That means no mass transit – rail or dedicated bus lanes – at this point.

2011/10/12

The Tappan Zee Bridge is seen from Sleepy Hollow, NY - Aug 31, 2008 - Photo: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880

President Obama Greenlights Speeding Up New Tappan Zee Bridge Project

The White House says New York desperately needs a new bridge. President Barack Obama issued an executive order Tuesday clearing the way for a long-awaited Tappan Zee Bridge replacement.

2011/10/11

Playland report presentation - White Plains, NY - Sep 22, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Rye Playland Reinvention Heads Into Next Phase, May Partially Close Next Season

Just three of twelve proposals for Rye Playland are called worthy of further consideration.

2011/09/22

Sprain Parkway (credit: Paul Murnane/WCBS 880)

Northern Westchester, Rockland, Putnam Counties Under Flood Watch; New FEMA Center Opens In White Plains

The National Weather Service says an additional inch of rain is expected to fall Wednesday morning and that flooding along roads and low-lying areas may occur.

2011/09/07

Flooding along Albany Post Rd (Route 9A) in Buchanan, NY (credit: Facebook fan pic by Mark Angelides)

Northern Suburbs Continue To Clean Up After Hurricane Irene

From Westchester County to Dutchess County and beyond, New York City’s northern suburbs are still cleaning up from the torrential rains of Hurricane Irene.

2011/08/29

Rye Playland, which opened in 1928 in Westchester County, N.Y., is one of the few government-run amusement parks in the United States.

Thousands Expected At Annual Rye Playland With Disabilities Day

Westchester County is hosting the event on August 30. County Executive Rob Astorino says the park will first be open only to those with disabilities and then to the general public.

2011/08/21

Astorino Vetoes Lease Agreement Plan For Children’s Museum At Rye Playland

In exchange for the museum doing millions of dollars worth of renovations to a bath house, Playland would lease the space to the museum for only $1 year.

2011/08/19

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