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Organizers of a group called Fight Lawler say an aide to Rep. Mike Lawler infiltrated their private Signal chat and posted 'Boo (Lawler) off the stage' during the May 4 Somers Town Hall. Still no response from Lawler or his aide, Putnam County Legislator Erin Crowley.
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Why did a Lawler aide's name pop up in opposition's chat group, urging Town Hall disorder?
Organizers of a group called Fight Lawler say an aide to Rep. Mike Lawler infiltrated their Signal chat and posted 'Boo (Lawler) off the stage.'
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July 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Organizers of a group called Fight Lawler say an aide to Rep. Mike Lawler infiltrated their private Signal chat and posted 'Boo (Lawler) off the stage' during the May 4 Somers Town Hall. Still no response from Lawler or his aide, Putnam County Legislator Erin Crowley.
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Who is Nyack activist Emily Feiner, removed from Mike Lawler Town Hall?
Emily Feiner's father was the subject of a landmark free speech case. She had her viral free speech moment at Rep. Mike Lawler's Town Hall in Somers.
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Emily Feiner's father was the subject of a landmark free speech case. She had her viral free speech moment at Rep. Mike Lawler's Town Hall in Somers.
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Nyack woman removed from Lawler Town Hall learned about free speech, activism from her dad
Emily Feiner's father was the subject of a landmark free speech case. She had her viral free speech moment at Rep. Mike Lawler's Town Hall in Somers.
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May 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Who is Nyack activist Emily Feiner, removed from Mike Lawler Town Hall?
Emily Feiner's father was the subject of a landmark free speech case. She had her viral free speech moment at Rep. Mike Lawler's Town Hall in Somers.
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Emily Feiner's father was the subject of a landmark free speech case. She had her viral free speech moment at Rep. Mike Lawler's Town Hall in Somers.
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North Castle, in need of more room for town offices, is considering taking by eminent domain the office building that houses Boies Schiller Flexner.
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North Castle ponders eminent domain to nab offices of attorney David Boies for Town Hall
North Castle, in need of more room for town offices, is considering taking by eminent domain the office building that houses Boies Schiller Flexner.
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April 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
North Castle, in need of more room for town offices, is considering taking by eminent domain the office building that houses Boies Schiller Flexner.
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www.lohud.com/story/news/2... “There’s nothing like a common enemy to unify a nation,” said Gord Shearn, who is married to an American from Ohio. “People are reading labels now in the grocery stores so they buy Canadian. We normally visit the U.S., but right now, we have no such plans.”
Donald Trump's talk of annexing Canada and imposing tariffs rattles neighbor to north
President Trump's threats of tariffs on Canadian imports has mobilized opposition in Canada and the U.S., while finding support among Republicans.
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February 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
www.lohud.com/story/news/2... “There’s nothing like a common enemy to unify a nation,” said Gord Shearn, who is married to an American from Ohio. “People are reading labels now in the grocery stores so they buy Canadian. We normally visit the U.S., but right now, we have no such plans.”
About 200 Westchester activists gathered at U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer's Peekskill office on Tuesday, imploring him to do more to stop Trump's agenda.
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Westchester activists call on Chuck Schumer to show more muscle in critique of Trump, Musk
About 200 Westchester activists gathered at U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer's Peekskill office on Tuesday, imploring him to do more to stop Trump's agenda.
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February 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
About 200 Westchester activists gathered at U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer's Peekskill office on Tuesday, imploring him to do more to stop Trump's agenda.
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Standard Amusements seeks $57M from Westchester over Playland split
The gloves are off in what looks like a lengthy legal battle over Standard Amusements' three-year stint managing Playland Park.
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The gloves are off in what looks like a lengthy legal battle over Standard Amusements' three-year stint managing Playland Park.
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Standard Amusements, Westchester dig in for costly legal battle over Playland's future
The gloves are off in what looks like a lengthy legal battle over Standard Amusements' three-year stint managing Playland Park.
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January 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Standard Amusements seeks $57M from Westchester over Playland split
The gloves are off in what looks like a lengthy legal battle over Standard Amusements' three-year stint managing Playland Park.
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The gloves are off in what looks like a lengthy legal battle over Standard Amusements' three-year stint managing Playland Park.
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Standard Amusements wants to end privatization deal at Westchester County's Playland amusement park, just 3 years into 30-year contract, with demands for tens of millions in damages. Big test for new County Exec @kenjenkinsny.bsky.social www.lohud.com/story/news/l...
Standard Amusements seeks to end deal to run Playland, only 3 years into 30-year contract
Standard Amusements is said to want to end its 30-year management deal at Playland, just three years into its 30-year contract.
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January 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Standard Amusements wants to end privatization deal at Westchester County's Playland amusement park, just 3 years into 30-year contract, with demands for tens of millions in damages. Big test for new County Exec @kenjenkinsny.bsky.social www.lohud.com/story/news/l...
George Latimer gives heartfelt farewell in his final days in office as he prepares to serve in Congress.
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George Latimer says farewell in heartfelt valedictory as he heads for US Congress
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said farewell to county employees and supporters as he prepares to serve in Congress.
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January 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
George Latimer gives heartfelt farewell in his final days in office as he prepares to serve in Congress.
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www.lohud.com/story/news/l... Westchester approves $69k raise for the county's next county executive, with heir apparent Ken Jenkins, George Latimer's deputy county exec, waiting in the wings as Latimer heads to Congress on Jan. 1.
Westchester tees up 43% pay hike to $230K for next county executive as Latimer heads to DC
The Westchester Board of Legislators is poised to approve a 43% salary hike for its next county executive, who will take office in January.
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December 11, 2024 at 2:34 PM
www.lohud.com/story/news/l... Westchester approves $69k raise for the county's next county executive, with heir apparent Ken Jenkins, George Latimer's deputy county exec, waiting in the wings as Latimer heads to Congress on Jan. 1.
www.lohud.com/story/news/n... If the state Legislature approves the check program, Gov. Hochul would have to decide on her NIL policy, just like a college sports star. Will her name, image and likeness appear on the checks to 8.6 million New Yorkers?
Hochul's $3B 'Inflation Refund' check plan called cynical ploy by some, lauded by others
Critics took aim at Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal to send checks totaling $3 billion to 8.6 million New York taxpayers.
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December 11, 2024 at 2:31 PM
www.lohud.com/story/news/n... If the state Legislature approves the check program, Gov. Hochul would have to decide on her NIL policy, just like a college sports star. Will her name, image and likeness appear on the checks to 8.6 million New Yorkers?
www.lohud.com/story/news/l... Westchester tees up $69k raise to $230k for next county executive as George Latimer heads to House of Representatives and Deputy County Exec Ken Jenkins, the heir apparent, waits in the wings. Latimer didn't take a raise during his 7 years at the helm.
Westchester tees up 43% pay hike to $230K for next county executive as Latimer heads to DC
The Westchester Board of Legislators is poised to approve a 43% salary hike for its next county executive, who will take office in January.
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December 9, 2024 at 1:14 PM
www.lohud.com/story/news/l... Westchester tees up $69k raise to $230k for next county executive as George Latimer heads to House of Representatives and Deputy County Exec Ken Jenkins, the heir apparent, waits in the wings. Latimer didn't take a raise during his 7 years at the helm.
www.lohud.com/story/news/e... In the face of dramatic enrollment dip, Mt. Vernon wants to close three K-8 schools as k-8 model too costly. Another 20% drop in enrollment predicted over next decade, after 20% drop in the past 10 years....
Mount Vernon, with fewer students, proposes closing 3 schools, moving away from K-8 model
Mount Vernon wants to close three K-8 schools, citing high costs and declining enrollments.
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December 9, 2024 at 1:11 PM
www.lohud.com/story/news/e... In the face of dramatic enrollment dip, Mt. Vernon wants to close three K-8 schools as k-8 model too costly. Another 20% drop in enrollment predicted over next decade, after 20% drop in the past 10 years....