Saturday, May 3, 2025

Political Advertisement: Nicholas Mastrogiorgio for Mount Vernon City Council.


Mount Vernon Insider: Political Advertisement: Nicholas Mastrogiorgio Democrat for Mount Vernon City Council.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Nick Mastrogiorgio Announces Candidacy for Mount Vernon City Council — A Call for Transparency, Accountability, and Real Change


Mount Vernon, NY — Nick Mastrogiorgio, a retired Police Lieutenant, lifelong Mount Vernon resident, and small business owner, has officially announced his candidacy for Mount Vernon City Council. Running as a Democrat in the upcoming June 2025 primary, Mastrogiorgio enters the race with a clear and urgent message: the people of Mount Vernon deserve better.


A fourth-generation Mount Vernon resident, Mastrogiorgio’s roots in the city run deep. His great-grandfather built the family’s home on Terrace Avenue over a century ago. Since then, the Mastrogiorgio family has proudly served Mount Vernon in various capacities—his grandfather in the Department of Public Works for 40 years, his father as a police officer for 24 years, his grandmother in the school system, and his sister and two step-sisters in City Hall and the Police Department respectively.


“I’m not a politician,” said Mastrogiorgio. “I’m a resident, a public servant, and someone who has fought for fairness his entire career. I’m stepping up now because the current City Council has failed the people—raising taxes to unsustainable levels while voting to increase their own salaries. That’s not leadership. That’s self-interest.”


Mastrogiorgio retired as a lieutenant from the Mount Vernon Police Department, where he also served as President of the Police Benevolent Association (PBA). Throughout his career, he advocated for both the safety of his fellow officers and the well-being of the community at large. His leadership emphasized unity, justice, and accountability—principles he promises to bring to City Hall.


In addition to his service in law enforcement, Mastrogiorgio is the founder of MastroTek, a small business offering web design, IT support, and digital marketing to fellow small business owners throughout Westchester County. He previously worked as a business consultant for Citibank and held Series 7, Series 63, and Life/Health Insurance licenses.


If elected, Mastrogiorgio plans to focus full-time on his role as councilman—eschewing outside interests to give his undivided attention to improving city services, infrastructure, and economic fairness. His campaign is centered around the core values of Transparency, Accountability, and Fairness.


Among his top priorities:


Holding the line on property taxes and demanding fiscal responsibility


Reforming PILOT agreements that unfairly shift the tax burden onto residents


Supporting fully staffed and well-resourced public safety departments


Promoting responsible economic development that benefits the entire community


Creating programs to keep Mount Vernon’s youth off the streets and on a path to success


Keeping residents informed through weekly council activity reports and public explanations of every vote he casts


“My campaign is about giving power back to the people,” Mastrogiorgio said. “This will be my only job, and my only boss will be the residents of Mount Vernon.”


To learn more about Nick Mastrogiorgio’s platform or to get involved, visit www.mastro4council.com.


Contact:

Nick Mastrogiorgio

Email: nickmastro@mastro4council.com

Phone: (914) 218-4754

Website: www.mastro4council.com

Instagram/Facebook: @mastro4council


Campaign of Nicholas Mastrogiorgio for Mount Vernon City Council.

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Westchester Insider: Westchester County Legislator Margaret Cunzio 3rd District: Spread Holiday Cheer: Nominate a Family in Need.


The Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown Police and Pack 22 Tarrytown Cub Scouts are spreading extra holiday cheer this year by supporting families in need with items of their choice to make the season brighter. You can help by nominating a family in need—send your nominations to AMARTELLO@SLEEPYHOLLOWNY.ORG.

Westchester Insider: Westchester County: Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces Older Driver Safety Week 12/2 to 12/6.


WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER ANNOUNCES 
OLDER DRIVER SAFETY WEEK.

 

Program to Take Place December 2 through December 6 Throughout the County.

 

(White Plains, NY) –  Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced that “Keys to Safe Driving” – a series of five free sessions sponsored by the County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services (DSPS) – will take place during Older Driver Safety Week from December 2 through December 6, 2024. 

 

These free, in-person sessions have been presented by DSPS’ Older Driver Coalition for over 20 years. They offer tools, tips and techniques for older drivers to stay on the road as safely as possible, for as long as possible. The Program will also explore when it is time to stop driving, and what alternative transportation services are available when seniors decide to relinquish their keys.

 

Latimer said: “Promoting safe driving for our older adults is particularly important now that we are in the holiday season, with more drivers on the road as well as the potential for inclement weather. We hope that our older adults as well as their families and caregivers take advantage of this informative program to ensure driver, passenger and pedestrian safety now and throughout the year.”

 

Each of the five sessions will cover similar material. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is preferred. To sign up, please call the contact listed below at the site you would like to attend. SMART Commute staff from Westchester County’s Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) will be at each session to help seniors interested in signing up for the MTA Reduced-Fare MetroCard. For more information, contact Beverly Carter at bdc1@westchestercountyny.gov or (914) 813-6188.

 

 

Monday, 12/2             Clinton Street Senior Center, 1A Clinton Street, Pleasantville, NY 

                                    1 – 2 p.m.

Contact: Sarah Johnson

Email: directorseniorservices@pleasantville-ny.gov

Phone: (914) 769-2021

 

Tuesday, 12/3             Reformed Church of Bronxville, 180 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY

12:45 - 1:45 p.m.

Contact: Lisa McGovern

Email: BSC@SCC70.org

Phone: (914) 844-5120

 

Wednesday, 12/4       Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center, 32 Garibaldi Place, Rye Brook, NY

10 - 11 a.m.

Contact: Liz Rothfeld

Email: ERotfeld@ryebrookny.gov

Phone: (914) 939-7904

 

Thursday, 12/5          Van Tassell House, 98 Primrose Street, Katonah, NY

11 a.m. – noon                       

Contact: Princess Guerra

Email: pguerra@somersny.com

Phone: (914) 232-0881

 

Friday, 12/6               Grinton Will Library, 1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY

11 a.m. – noon

Conference Room

Contact: Kirsten Hashim

Email: kirsten.hashim@yonkersny.gov

(914) 377-6806

 

 

Westchester Insider: Westchester County Parks: HOLIDAYS ON THE HILL ANNUAL TRAIN SHOW RETURNS TO LASDON PARK.


HOLIDAYS ON THE HILL ANNUAL TRAIN SHOW ROLLS INTO LASDON.

Enjoy a wintery wonderland filled with trains, colorful flowers, beautiful botanical displays and twinkling lights.

 

 

(Somers, NY) –  The Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial in Somers opens Saturday, November 30 through January 5, and it will feature more trains, more exhibits and more holiday fun. And, of course, the jolly man in red himself, Santa, will be on hand to bring cheer to the festivities.

 

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said:  “Lasdon’s enchanting holiday exhibits, festive lights and beautifully decorated gardens make it magical at this merry time of year. Its grounds natural beauty blends seamlessly with the holiday cheer to create memorable and heartwarming experiences.”

 

Westchester Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “Families and friends love the Holidays on the Hill Train Show because it fosters tradition and joy. These moments bring warmth, laughter and a sense of belonging, which let people celebrate love and unity in a special, meaningful way.”

 

Westchester County Parks Commissioner Kathleen O’Connor said: “Santa brings happiness to all by embodying the spirit of giving, magic and togetherness. For youngsters, he represents wonder, excitement and dreams come true, while adults cherish the nostalgia and warmth of shared customs.

  

Santa will eagerly hear children’s holiday wishes in his cottage on Conservatory Plaza during scheduled dates and times.

 

The Conservatory will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring whimsical holiday exhibits that lead to the Conservatory. Once inside, visitors will be surrounded by trains chugging along 12 multi-level tracks that run over bridges, through tunnels, under waterfalls and past quaint holiday scenes. Guests can once again revel in select Twilight Trains nights when the choo-choos will be aglow with radiant luminosity.

 

The show’s colorful characters and enchanting scenes will include all of Santa’s reindeer and playful snowmen, colorful flowers, beautiful botanical displays and twinkling lights.

 

Tickets will be sold online only with scheduled viewing times; no tickets will be sold on-site.

 

Tickets are available through January 5. Admission prices: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (62 and up), $10 ages 2 through 12, and free for children under 24 months.

 

The exhibit is co-produced by Westchester County Parks and the Friends of Lasdon Park and Arboretum.

 

Lasdon Park and Arboretum is a Westchester County Park on Route 35 in Somers. The GPS address is 2610 Amawalk Road, Katonah, NY 10536.

 

For more information and to buy tickets, visit LasdonPark.org or call (914) 864-7268.

 


 

Monday, November 25, 2024

Westchester Insider: Westchester County Bee Line News: ** Bee-Line Thanksgiving Schedule**.


Bee-Line buses and ParaTransit will not operate on Thursday, November 28.

Regular weekday service will resume on Friday, November 29.


We wish all of our riders and drivers a Happy Thanksgiving!


For service alerts and bus schedules visit www.westchestergov.com/beelinebus

Westchester Insider: Westchester County Legislator Margaret Cunzio 3rd District: Bring Joy This Holiday Season: Toy Drive & Photos with Santa!


Take festive photos with Santa on an antique fire truck at the Thornwood Fire Department on Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate, with all contributions benefiting the children at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. The event will be held at 770 Commerce Street, Thornwood, NY—don’t miss this chance to spread holiday cheer!

Westchester Insider: VIDEO: WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER GIVES WESTCHESTER WEEKLY UPDATE, ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION.

 


Westchester County Executive George Latimer Gives Westchester Weekly Update.

 

Watch the full News Conference Here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1jGD0X_YIs

 

 

During the Weekly Westchester Briefing:

 

  • Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced his resignation as Westchester County Executive. Resignation takes place at approximately 22:22 in News Conference Video. Resignation letter attached.

  • Rye City Councilman Josh Nathan joined to discuss issues in the City.

  • The Westchester County Department of Probation introduced Nacho, their new K-9.  Westchester County Probation Supervisor Stephen Denaro and K-9 Nacho graduated with the Connecticut State Police’s 249th troop.  K-9 Nacho will assist the Westchester County Department of Probation in any searches looking for electronics.

 


Westchester Insider: Westchester County Parks: BEACH CLOSURE AT CROTON POINT PARK.

  BEACH CLOSURE AT CROTON POINT PARK. (White Plains, NY) – The Westchester County Health Department has closed the Croton Point Park beaches...