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THIS WEEK AND EVERY WEEK
ON WHITE PLAINS WEEK FOR 21 YEARS
WHITE PLAINS WEEK THE JUNE 24 REPORT ON FIOS COUNTYWIDE CH 45 & OPTIMUM WHITE PLAINS CH. 76 or www.wpcommunitymedia.org
THIS WEEK AND EVERY WEEK
ON WHITE PLAINS WEEK FOR 21 YEARS
THIS WEEK AND EVERY WEEK
ON WHITE PLAINS WEEK FOR 21 YEARS
RIGHT TO ABORTION IS NOT GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTION, SUPREME COURT RULES
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The Associated Press reported at shortly after 9 A.M. this morning the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that the Right to Abortion is not guaranteed by the Constitution. The decision leaves the question of legal abortion up to the state governments to decide.
“Today, the Supreme Court took away the right of millions of Americans to make decisions about their own bodies. This decision is a grave injustice.
“I want everyone to know that abortion remains safe, accessible, and legal in New York. Just last month, in anticipation of this decision, I made an historic $35 million investment to support our state’s network of abortion providers. Last week, thanks to the partnership of Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Heastie, I signed a landmark, nation-leading package of legislation that further protects the rights of patients and empowers reproductive healthcare providers.
“The right to reproductive healthcare is a fundamental human right. History shows us that when abortion is banned, abortion becomes unsafe for women. Low-income individuals and people of color will be harmed the most.
“New York has always been a beacon for those yearning to be free. Our state will always be a safe harbor for those seeking access to abortion care. To anyone who is working to deny abortion access, our message is clear: not here, not now, not ever.”
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JUNE 28 NY PRIMARY ANALYSIS
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WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2022. Analysis by Professor Stephen R. Rolandi June 23, 2022
WPCNR Political Analyst
Primary Day is next Tuesday for statewide offices and the Assembly; as a result of successful legal challenges to the initial redistricting plans for Federal offices and the State Senate, a second primary will be held on August 23.
The main event is the primary races for Governor and Lt. Governor. Gov. Kathy Hochul is being challenged for the Democratic nomination by U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi and NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who have waged spirited campaigns.
The Governor’s relatively strong approval ratings, large campaign war chest and support from upstate and women voters will carry her to victory. Rep. Suozzi should do well on Long Island and Mr. Williams’ strength will be in the City.
Governor Hochul’s coattails should be strong enough to bring her new Lt. Governor running mate along with her.
The GOP race is more fluid with the official party (and Conservative Party/Parents Party nominee) designee Rep. Lee Zelden battling three strong candidates, including former Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino. The GOP organization should be able to pull this one out for Mr. Zelden. Andrew Giuliani, son of the former Mayor, will make this close, on his strength among Republican voters in NYC. Here are my pre-primary calls:
Democratic Primary:
Governor: Lt. Governor:
Hochul* 49% Delgado* 43%
Suozzi 31% Reyna 35%
Williams 20% Archila 22%
Republican Primary:
Governor:
Zelden 34%
Giuliani 31%
Astorino 21%
Wilson 14%
*incumbent
Note: There are no primaries for Lt. Governor, Controller and AG on the GOP side; nor primaries for Controller and AG on the Democratic ballot.
(Professor Stephen Rolandi previously served as Deputy Commissioner for the New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New York City Department of Records and Information Services. A political scientist, he is an Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at Pace University and John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. His views do not necessarily reflect those of his current/former employers).
WESTCHESTER DISTRICT ATTORNEY STATEMENT ON THE STRIKING OF THE NY CONCEALED CARRY LAW
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SATURDAY AT 7 IT’S PAUL FEINER ON THE SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER SWITCH TO CON ED JULY 1 ON WESTCHESTER’S MOST RELEVANT INTERVIEW PROGRAM: “PEOPLE TO BE HEARD” COUNTYWIDE ON FIOS CH. 45, IN WP ON OPTIMUM CH 76 & WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG
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EXCLUSIVE! STORY OF HOW MR. FEINER LEARNED OF THE CHANGE.
HE IS THE ONLY PUBLIC OFFICIAL SPEAKING OUT ON THE SECRET CHANGE
THE NEW YORK DON’T TAKE YOUR GUNS TO TOWN LAW
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WPCNR NEWS & COMMENT. By John F. Bailey. June 24, 2022:
Thank you Governor Kathy Hochul.
Within an hour of the Supreme Court ruling New York State’s “Concealed Carry Law” unconstitutional, Governor Kathy Hochul, 4 Days ahead of the Gubernatorial Primary gave evidence why she is by far the best person for the job.
She acted.
She said to legislators, dump those plane tickets to sunspots, islands, and lakes, legislators, your constituents need you back in Albany to do lifesaving work: actually protect New Yorkers from the Supreme Court that loves Western movies.
Next week they will be telling women you can’t have an abortion.
Well before Governor Hochul is accosted by the gun lobby supporters in the legislature, here is a list of new legislation that should put an end to this madness.
No “wait and see what happens,” wimpy measures. It’s time for every one of these suggestions I have just created below because the measures do what must be done. Do not excuse the shooters and let the new Supreme Court “You have a right to shoot people posse” escalate the national carnage. (Which they just did. Socrates is shaking his head.)
I herewith offer, to wit, some legislative aids to the brave Governor and the legislators I call…
The NEW YORK DON’T TAKE YOUR GUNS TO TOWN IN NY DOCTRINE
- All persons entering New York State from now on, must register in advance with the state if they intend to bring a concealed gun of any kind into the state. Anyone not carrying a registration will be arrested and charged with carrying an unauthorized gun. Curtail the cowboys coming in from the traildrives.
- All foreign visitors coming to New York even those coming to airports must sign a form saying whether or not they will be carrying concealed weapons (of any kind, knives, paper guns, whatever. by signing the certificate if they are involved in a crime involving a gun they discharge will be arrested. This should apply to diplomats, too. No more immunity!
- Bars, restaurants, nightclubs, theaters, movie houses, must have metal detectors at entrance to dedect “concealed guns,” and have the guns “checked” during the performance or stay in the bar. This is what they did in the old West. (The Supreme Court brings back Dodge City)
- Permits to get a pistol in NY should not be issued for a year (to avoid failure to manage anger).
- Extensive training in how to use a handgun and carry it should be mandated and administered by the military or trained instructors.
- Quick draw holsters, shoulder holsters, guns that are catapulted into the hand for carrying guns should be banned for the capacity to create spontaneous gun violence – the only reason to have such pistol carry rigs. Eliminate “showdowns.”
- Ammunition for pistols should be limited to one loading, magazine, at every purchase to prevent capacity for a mass shooting. Simple reason: if you can’t get a lot of bullets, any reckless endangerment you execute with your gun will be limited to killing or wounding 6 people.
- A massive illegal gun buy back has to be funded to buy back the gun supply out there that arms the professional criminals young and old.
- All concealed carry guns have be surrendered and held when entering government buildings. If not, the gun is confiscated and person refusing to give it up will be arrested for violating government sanctity.
- Perimeter checkpoints should be established at all schools,houses of worship, community non government meetings manned by local law enforcement. No concealed weapons allowed inside school perimeter. Again metal detectors.
- Persons selling guns illegally should lose their ability to sell firearms legally.
- All persons with gun permits must check in with a gun control bureau gun management professional officer, annually for a psychological test and update on their last year’s activity for unemployment, divorce, social relationships, and have a psychological evaluation. A little like having your car inspected and re-registered every year. But unlike the ludicrous Registration and Inspection procedure, the Gun will not be checked, the person who would be using the gun would be inspected for “stability.” Sort of like pilots having medical examinations.
- All applying for gun permit should have their guns they purchased equipped with a microchip so they can be tracked by GPS. Guns already owned by Permittees would have to be outfitted with such a microchip
- A National Stop Me Line for persons who like to conceal their guns should be available when they are so mad they might pull out a gun and go and kill their co-workers, their spouse, etc.
- All Police Departments should conduct routine visits with gunowners living in their town to assess the person who have guns state of mind as to whether they are still emotionally stable or need additional refresher training in gun management.
- All mass transit should have security wanding at the turnstiles, entrance to bus, cab, or uber vechile.
- Make stop and frisk mandatory at entry to apartments, Housing projects, Houses of Worship, athletic facilities.
- Create Points of Entry (like New York Customs) to come into New York State with the following questions:
1. Business here?
2. Do you Carry a Concealed Weapon? If so, show me your permit?
3. Where will you be staying?(to inform towns the visitor will be coming to their town armed)
4. Will you fill out a concealed weapon declaration? (to keep track of traveling guns in the state)
- On conventions and business groups, All persons staying with a group on business in NY must file a listing of persons carrying concealed weapons, and the state will advise the authorities of the hotels where they are staying.
- Hotels must in turn conviscate the guns while the gun owners are staying inside the hotel, to avoid violence in hotel rooms. A corollary to this suggestion is hotels adopt a “No guns, or check your guns with the concierge,” like saloons of the “B” Westerns.
Get drafting, legislators!
The Governor expects a bill by Monday.
THE CLASS OF 2022 STEPS INTO THE FUTURE
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LGBTQ INCLUSIVE SENIOR HOUSING PLANNED FOR CORNER OF COURT STREET AND QUARROPAS ST IN WHITE PLAINS (Board of Elections Lot).
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planned on the site of the Board of Elections Parking lot.
Opening Date: 2024. (SLCE Architects)
WPCNR REALTY REALITY. From the Westchester County Department of Communications. June 23, 2022:
(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined members of Westchester County’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center, Monadnock Development and HANAC announced Westchester’s first LGBTQ+ friendly housing development that will bring 140 units of affordable senior housing to downtown White Plains. It will also include a larger space for The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center to continue to support its advocacy, education and health programs.
Latimer said: “This partnership will lead to the creation of a safer space for everyone, not just for LGBTQ+ people. We want our Westchester neighbors, no matter what age they are, to know this County is inclusive, their identity is accepted and they can make a home here. Affordable housing has been a priority for my administration and we want to reach all corners of the County with this opportunity. It will address the pressing needs of the LGBTQ+ community while expanding the vital services provided by The LOFT.”
White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach said:
“Diversity produces vibrant communities. White Plains is a special place to live, work and play due in large part to its diversity. The project developed by the LOFT, Monadnock Development and HANAC embodies the best of the city. The addition of affordable senior housing and a space for a beloved community organization in the City of White Plains is a win-win.”
The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center will occupy more than 7,000 square feet of a newly constructed building on the Southwesterly corner of Court and Quarropas Streets in White Plains. HANAC and Monadnock will own and operate the housing components and work with The LOFT to ensure all seniors feel welcomed.
While the housing is not exclusively for members of the LGBTQ+ community, this is the first housing complex in the County that is friendly and supportive to LGBTQ+ residents with services being provided by the LOFT at the community facility space to assist with healthcare and more. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force estimates there are over three million LGBTQ+ seniors in the United States with that number expected to double by 2030.
Executive Director of The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center Judy Troilo said:
“There was a time in our history, in the not so distant past, when members of the LGBTQ+ community weren’t living long enough to need senior housing. There was also so much fear associated with identifying as LGBTQ+ publicly. This housing today is a symbol of how far we have come. Granted, we still have a long way to go, but this is a tremendous day. Our long-standing goal of providing Westchester’s LGBTQ+ elders with safe, affordable, and affirming housing has arrived! In addition, our brand-new center will include space for our growing programs, and a home for a partner provider to offer medical and mental Health services specifically to LGBTQ+ individuals and families here in Westchester County. Having all these incredible services under one roof is truly groundbreaking and will no doubt become a model for others to follow nationally.”
Chair of the Westchester County LGBTQ+ Advisory Board Christopher Oldi said:
“The addition of much needed senior affordable housing is a paramount concern for the community. Oftentimes, LGBTQ+ seniors are discriminated against or ostracized. We want our aging population to know they are welcome here in Westchester County. The Westchester County LGBTQ+ Advisory Board applauds the partnership between The LOFT and HANAC Development to construct senior affordable housing in downtown White Plains. The Board is so pleased that The LOFT will find itself in a new space, more accessible to public transportation, with the ability to reach an even wider swath of the queer community in Westchester (and beyond) than it already does. The Advisory Board looks forward to continuing to collaborate with The LOFT and HANAC as they embark on this incredible journey together!”
Chair of Monadnock Development Nick Lembo said:
“Producing high quality, affordable senior housing is a critical part of the Monadnock Company identity. For almost 50 years, we have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to house vulnerable senior citizens in the best possible accommodations. We are energized by the opportunity to partner with HANAC and continue our mission in collaboration with Westchester County and the City of White Plains to provide best in class affordable senior housing. Furthermore, we are looking forward to having The LOFT provide essential services to the LGBTQ+ community out of our development. We thank County Executive Latimer for his vision and leadership.”