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TREES ARE IN “GREEN COAT” ACROSS THE HUDSON AT COLD SPRING NY
DUCK’S CASTLE SLOWLY BEING ENCLOSED IN GREEN CLOAK
Mountains on west bank breaking green to the top
ANTRAKER HIGHBALLING SOUTHBOUND TO GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL.
Dan Welsh Tells What’s Ahead in Westchester Power’s Solar Drive, Green Energy Rates, Why Indian Point Closure Will Not Bring a Power Shortage Exclusive on PEOPLE TO BE HEARD RIGHT NOW.
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WHITE PLAINS WEEK THE MAY 4 REPORT ON YOUTUBE, www.whiteplainsweek.com and www.wpcommunitymedia.org NOW WORLDWIDE INSTANTLY
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BAILEY, BENEROFE AND KATZ
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THE PLAYLAND REPORT AND PLAYLAND TODAY VIDEO TOUR
THE MILLION AIR SERVICE CENTER OPENING AT THE AIRPORT–VIDEO COVERAGE
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THE WHITE PLAINS CITY CENTER PLAZA MAKEOVER
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County Executive Latimer to Caspi Development on Fired Workers: “I urge you to do the right thing by encouraging Integrated Business Management to hire the seven workers.
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WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From the Westchester County Department of Communications. May 4, 2018:
County Executive George Latimer has written a letter to the President of Caspi Development urging him to rehire the seven dismissed Service Employees International Union 32BJ in a letter made public today. Here is the copy of that letter:
Steven J. Caspi, President Caspi Development Company
120 Bloomingdale Road, Suite 105 White Plains, New York 10605
Dear Mr. Caspi:
As County Executive of Westchester County, I am writing to express my concern regarding allegations that your new contractor may have violated County law in its handling of events at the office towers on 234-235 Main Street in White Plains.
On April 2, 2018, seven office cleaners at the office towers lost their jobs following the hiring of a new cleaning contractor, Integrated Building Management. Integrated Building Management allegedly did not inform the workers or their union, SEIU 32BJ, about the expiration of their contract.
I understand that contractors change due to the implicit nature of contracted work; but such changes are often detrimental to workers. Jurisdictions such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Philadelphia have enacted displaced worker laws; Westchester County’s displaced worker law was signed into law nearly five years ago to similarly aid workers and their families.
Pursuant to Chapter 580 of the laws of Westchester County, the Displaced Service Employees Protection Law, “successor employers,” or employers that terminate a service contract and hire new service employees as its direct employees to perform services that are substantially similar within 90 days after a service contract is terminated or canceled, “…must retain each affected service employee at a covered location for sixty (60) days or until its service contract is terminated, whichever is earlier.”
Additionally pursuant to this law, “service employees who are discharged or otherwise not retained in violation of this Chapter may bring an action in Supreme Court against a successor employer for any violation of any obligation imposed by Section 580.02(2),” and “…against an awarding authority for any violation of any obligation imposed by Section 580.02(1).” If the court rules in favor of one such employee, this employee is entitled to back pay, costs of benefits, a reasonable attorneys’ fee, and any damages caused by the awarding authority’s failure to comply with its obligations.
In order to resolve this dispute to the benefit of all parties, I urge you to do the right thing by encouraging Integrated Business Management to hire the seven workers.
Sincerely,
George Latimer
Westchester County Executive
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LETTER CASPI DECLINED TO ACCEPT FROM 13 County Legislators, Mayor Roach, Assemblyman Buchwald. No County Action Yet Against Alleged County Labor Law Violation
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WPCNR MAIN STREET WHITE PLAINS NY USA. By John F. Bailey. May 2, 2018:
As of 3 P.M., Westchester County Executive George Latimer has not issued a statement as to whether or not the county is exploring or willing to file a legal action against Caspi Development for allegedly failing to comply with Westchester County’s own law that forbids businesses for dismissing union employees without a grace period to renegotiate with the employees.
A spokesman for the SEIU told WPCNR the union is “talking with their office,” (Westchester County government)
There is no indication at this time what other unions in Westchester County are doing in support of the dismissed 7 SEIU workers.
Caspi refused to accept the letter above according to the Board of Legislators Catherine Parker. This statement was issued by Parker today in a press release:
Majority Leader Parker (D-Harrison, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Rye) said, “To refuse a letter that politely points out a Westchester law may have been broken and that the developer can be a hero by communicating to the maintenance company that the seven employees should be rehired, shows a blatant disregard of common decency.”
WPCNR has obtained a copy of the letter signed by 13 county legislators and 1 legislator elect, Mayor Thomas Roach of White Plains, though he did not attend the demonstration held yesterday by the Service Employees International Union 32BJ where White Plains Police at the request of Caspi Development (Managers of 120 Bloomingdale Road) blocked demonstrators from entering the building to deliver the above letter.
White Plains Police Blocking SEIU Demonstrators from entering 120 Bloomingdale Road.
Chair of Board of County Legislators Benjamin Boykin addressing the demonstrators, promising the Board will keep fighting to get the dismissed workers rehired.
White Plains Police Officer admitting union representative and Legislator Catherine Parker into 120 Bloomingdale Road to attempt to deliver the letter signed by Legislators Catherine Parker, Benjamin Boykin, Alfreda Williams, MaryJane Shimsky, Kitley Covill, Michael Kaplowitz, Nancy Barr, Catherine Borgia, Damon Maher, Legislator-Elect Terry Clements, Lyndon Williams, Christopher Johnson, Verginia Perez, David Tbiolo, Mayor Thomas Roach of White Plains, Assembly member David Buchwald.
Amando Martinez, third from left, one of the fired SEIU members tells of his plight yesterday at the demonstration at 12 noon yesterday. Photos, courtesy,SEIU 32bj
Union-Busting 2018: White Plains New York USA. Caspi Development Does Not Respond to Westchester County Legislators Supporting Union. White Plains Police Block Union Entry to Caspi Offices on Caspi Request, then Relent and Allow 1 Legislator and 1 Union Member inside. Letter is Refused
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WPCNR MAIN STREET White Plains NY USA: From the Service Employees International Union 32BJ. (Edited) May 2, 2018:
After the SEIU 32BJ rally outside the Caspi building at 120 Bloomingdale Road, a group of Westchester County legislators and workers attempted to deliver a letter requesting 7 union members be rehired and a workers’ petition to Caspi representatives in the building.
At the request of Caspi, White Plains police denied the entourage of delegation entry to the property. Even after the delegation was reduced to one legislator and one union rep and was allowed entry by police, Caspi’s representatives refused to accept the letter.
Four members of the County Board of Legislators were joined by representatives of the Westchester Putnam Central Labor Body and members of 32BJ SEIU in a White Plains delegation Tuesday that sought to help a group of local building cleaners.
“Because I lost my job, my family is suffering,” said Amando Martinez, one of the seven workers who formerly worked at 235-245 Main Street. “I want to ask the employer to put their hands on their heart and think of the working people. All we want is to work.”
“The County Board of Legislators stands with the workers of Main Street,” Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin told a gathering of about two dozen workers and legislators before joining the delegation that attempted to enter 120 Bloomingdale. “I called Caspi Development several times to discuss the matter and received no answer. Violating the Westchester County Displaced Worker Act is totally unacceptable. We will stand with you until you get your jobs back.”
Community members were met with what the union representatives describe as “indifference” by building owners who have been accused by the Service Employees International Union 32BJ of breaking a Westchester County labor standards law.
The county legislators were among a dozen who signed a letter calling on Capsi Development to see that the seven cleaners who were let go from their jobs at the Caspi building at 235-245 Main Street are brought back with full back pay.
The cleaners have filed a lawsuit in NY State Supreme Court and unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board, and they are seeking a federal court injunction against the new cleaning contractor, Integrated Building Management.
“I’m disappointed that the representatives of Caspi Development on site refused to allow a delegation to deliver our letter and a workers’ petition,” said a member of the delegation, County Board of Legislators Majority leader Catherine Parker. “What we at the Board of Legislators are looking for is that laws of Westchester County are followed, and that Caspi Development understands that they can be a friendly intermediary in that process.”
“It seems like a pretty bad sign that the building owner is not willing to accept our request to do the right thing,” Ms. Parker concluded.
“By refusing to allow the delegation entry, refusing to take calls, refusing to accept a letter signed by over a dozen legislators, Caspi Development is refusing to hear the community they serve,” said Lenore Friedlaender, Assistant to the President of 32BJ SEIU. “Caspi Development and Integrated Building Management should put their energy into resolving this issue in the best interest of local workers, building tenants, and the local economy.”
“It’s ridiculous that the building owner and their contractor are treating these seven workers this way,” said Tom Carey, President of the Westchester Putnam Central Labor Body. “We stand in solidarity with you totally.”
“On May Day, we’re committed to fight for these seven cleaners in the spirit of all the workers’ who’ve had to fight for their rights,” said Anthony Castiglione, a member of 32BJ SEIU and Vice President of the Westchester-Putnam Central Labor Body. “We ask Caspi to do the right thing and ask their contractor to hire these workers, or to find a law-abiding contractor that will act responsibly.”
Coyote that Attacked 5 Year Old Sunday in Thornwood Had Rabies: County Dept. of Health
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(White Plains, NY) – The coyote that lunged at and bit a 5-year-old girl at Carroll Park in Thornwood Sunday evening has tested positive for rabies.
The coyote was captured by an off-duty Irvington police officer, and was shot by a Mount Pleasant police officer after it bit the girl on the left forearm at the playground. Everyone who came into contact with the animal, or its saliva, is being evaluated to determine the need for preventive rabies treatment.
“If a coyote approaches, make noise and try to avoid it,” said Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, MD. “If it appears aggressive or lethargic, it could have rabies, so contact local police. Avoid contact with strays and other wildlife.”
Unusual behavior may be the first sign of rabies in an animal. A rabid animal may become either abnormally aggressive or unusually tame. It may lose fear of people and become excited and irritable, or appear particularly passive and lethargic. Staggering and frothing at the mouth are sometimes noted.
Any physical contact with a wild or unfamiliar animal should be immediately reported to a health care provider to evaluate the need for preventive rabies treatment. If left untreated, rabies is fatal.
All animal bites or contacts with animals suspected of having rabies must be reported to the Westchester County Department of Health at (914) 813-5000, 24 hours a day.
Keeping pet rabies vaccinations up to date is also important for protection against rabies. New York State law requires dogs, cats and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies and receive regular booster shots. For more information, go to www.westchestergov.com/health or call the RABIES INFOLINE at (914) 813-5010.
County Executive Promotes Small Business Week at Ossining Coffee & Conversation
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WPCNR County Clarion-Ledger. From the Westchester County Department of Communications. May 1, 2018:
Westchester County Executive George Latimer visited First Village Coffee in Ossining today in recognition of National Small Business Week. Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.
At First Village Coffee, Latimer was joined by Co-Owner and Operator Luis Corena, Ossining Village Mayor Victoria Gearity, Ossining Town Supervisor Dana Levenberg, representatives of the Ossining Chamber Commerce and other small business advocates.
Latimer said: “When you see the restoration of American downtowns, you are seeing it driven by small business. Westchester takes pride in its major corporations, but it’s the small businesses of the County that employee a vast majority of our residents. Somewhere along the line a person like Luis makes a decision to make an investment – and he and his family made an investment here in Ossining. They had an idea for a business that could be successful, that employs individuals and creates a profit. We hope that he, and all others like him, will be successful and know they have a partner in Westchester County Government.”
(Editor’s Note:) Speaking on the air this morning, Mr. Latimer offered a strategy on what downtown small businesses needed to do. On WVOX Radio, 1460 AM, on his regular weekly radio appearance, this morning on the Bob Morrone Good Morning Westchester morning show, Mr. Latimer said it was important that small downtown businesses, connect more with their customers, build reasons for them to keep coming back, improve customer service and promote competitive convenience on line or through deliveries, for example, to compete with online services, and aggressively promote their online presence. He stressed that communities needed to promote the uniqueness of their downtowns to respond to the competition small businesses are facing. He noted restaurants are key components of a successful downtown retail environment.
Gearity said: “We are thrilled to see residents of Ossining recognizing there is an opportunity to open a small business here in our community – and who better than someone who really knows what their neighbors are looking for and what will succeed here.”
First Village Coffee is owned by Luis and Kathryn Corena and serves as a classic, yet unique, coffeehouse and social hub where locals and destination seekers alike enjoy specialty coffee and teas, pastries, art, music, community, and ambience.
The full press conference can be viewed HERE.