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County to Study Westchester Sewage System. Appoints Mike Kaplowitz to Conduct Review to Control Costs, Find Efficient Changes to make in Sewage Treatment for County’s Future

Posted on December 11, 2019 by John Bailey

MikeKaplowitz, (County Executive George Latimer and Director of Operations Joan McDonald looking on,) said: “I’m excited about the challenge to find cost savings and consolidation efficiencies within the Department of Environmental Facilities. I want to thank County Executive George Latimer, my long-time mentor, for this opportunity.” (Westchester County Photo) WPCNR … Continue reading →

COUNTY BOARD PASSES 2020 BUDGETS

Posted on December 9, 2019 by John Bailey

WPCNR COUNTY CLARIONLEDGER. From the Westchester County Board of Legislators , December 9, 2019: This morning, the Board of Legislators voted 15-1 to pass the county’s 2020 operating, capital and special districts budgets. The $2.1 billion operating budget, which includes a $1 million cut to the county property tax levy, continues … Continue reading →

WESTCHESTER COUNTY SALES TAXES POP CORK IN OCTOBER–RISING 31.3% –ON TRACK FOR 7.7% INCREASE FOR 2019 END OF YEAR. WHITE PLAINS MAINTAINS 5.4% GROWTH AFTER 4 MONTHS OF FIS 2019-20

Posted on December 9, 2019 by John Bailey

WPCNR QUILL & EYESHADE. From the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance. December 9, 2019: Westchester County sales tax dollars, if last year’s 2018 figures are met, will generate $593,369,046 when the county fiscal year ends, an annual increase of … Continue reading →

OUT OF THE SUN: 78 YEARS AGO: JAPAN ATTACKED PEARL HARBOR

Posted on December 7, 2019 by John Bailey

Out of the Sun The Arizona engulfed December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor Out of the sun on the quiet Sunday they came Birds of death blazened with red suns raining fiery havoc on Battleship Row. One by one, ruthless planes … Continue reading →