4 State Propositions and 1 County Proposition on the November Ballot

WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2021. From Chairman of the County Board of Legislators Benjamin Boykin. October 7, 2021 Updated 12:45 pm EDT with details on County Proposition 1:

 
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Know Your Ballot Propositions Before You Vote!There are four State-wide proposals and one County proposition on the ballot. Read and know before you cast your vote.

Ballot Proposal 1: FORM OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE, AN AMENDMENT
Amending the Apportionment and Redistricting Process

This proposed constitutional amendment would freeze the number of state senators at 63, amend the process for the counting of the state’s population, delete certain provisions that violate the United States Constitution, repeal and amend certain requirements for the appointment of the co-executive directors of the redistricting commission and amend the manner of drawing district lines for congressional and state legislative offices. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Ballot Proposal 2:

FORM OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL NUMBER TWO, AN AMENDMENT
Right to Clean Air, Clean Water, and a Healthful Environment

The proposed amendment to Article I of the New York Constitution would establish the right of each person to clean air and water and a healthful environment. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Ballot Proposal 3: FORM OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL NUMBER THREE, AN AMENDMENT
Eliminating Ten-Day-Advance Voter Registration Requirement

The proposed amendment would delete the current requirement in Article II, § 5 that a citizen be registered to vote at least ten days before an election and would allow the Legislature to enact laws permitting a citizen to register to vote less than ten days before the election. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Ballot Proposal 4:FORM OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL NUMBER FOUR, AN AMENDMENT
Authorizing No-Excuse Absentee Ballot Voting

The proposed amendment would delete from the current provision on absentee ballots the requirement that an absentee voter must be unable to appear at the polls by reason of absence from the county or illness or physical disability. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

County Proposition 1:

Should the County of Westchester amend its laws to enact a new and comprehensive code of ethics, including a detailed code of conduct, updated disclosure requirements, and clarifying the structure and authority of the Board of Ethics to oversee, implement and enforce the law?For a more detailed explanation, please visit the NYS League of Women Voters Guide at  https://lwvny.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Voters-Guide-2_2021_Aug31.pdf

For a detailed explanation of County Proposition 1: Go to

https://citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/images/stories/pdfs/cntrylocalprops.pdf


en Español¡Conozca las Propuestas de su Boleta Electoral Antes de Votar!Hay cuatro propuestas a nivel Estatal y una propuesta del Condado en la boleta. Lea y sepa antes de emitir su voto.

Propuesta de Votación 1:FORMA DE PRESENTACIÓN DE LA PROPUESTA NÚMERO UNO, UNA ENMIENDA
Modificación del Proceso de Reparto y Redistribución de DistritosEsta propuesta de enmienda constitucional congelaría el número de senadores estatales en 63, enmendaría el proceso para el contando de la población del estado, eliminaría ciertas disposiciones que violan la Constitución de los Estados Unidos, derogaría y enmendaría ciertos requisitos para el nombramiento de los co-directores ejecutivos de la comisión de redistribución de distritos y enmendar la manera de trazar las líneas de distrito para las oficinas legislativas estatales y del Congreso. ¿Se aprobará la enmienda propuesta?

Propuesta de Votación 2:FORMULARIO DE PRESENTACIÓN DE LA PROPUESTA NÚMERO DOS, UNA ENMIENDA
Derecho al Aire Limpio, Agua Limpia y a un Medio Ambiente SaludableLa enmienda propuesta al Artículo I de la Constitución de Nueva York establecería el derecho de cada persona a tener aire y agua limpias y un medio ambiente saludable. ¿Se aprobará la enmienda propuesta?

Propuesta de Votación 3:FORMA DE PRESENTACIÓN DE LA PROPUESTA NÚMERO TRES, UNA ENMIENDA
Eliminación del Requisito de Registro de Votantes con Diez Días de AnticipaciónLa enmienda propuesta eliminaría el requisito actual en el Artículo II, § 5 de que un ciudadano esté registrado para votar al menos diez días antes de una elección y permitiría a la Legislatura promulgar leyes que permitan a un ciudadano registrarse para votar menos de diez días antes de la elección. ¿Se aprobará la enmienda propuesta?

Propuesta de Votación 4:FORMULARIO DE PRESENTACIÓN DE LA PROPUESTA NÚMERO CUATRO, UNA ENMIENDA

Autorización del Voto en Ausencia Sin ExcusasLa enmienda propuesta eliminaría de la disposición actual sobre las papeletas de voto ausente el requisito de que un votante ausente no debe poder comparecer en las urnas por motivo de ausencia del condado o enfermedad o discapacidad física. ¿Se aprobará la enmienda propuesta?

Propuesta 1 del Condado:¿Debería el Condado de Westchester enmendar sus leyes para promulgar un código de ética nuevo y completo, que incluya un código de conducta detallado, requisitos de divulgación actualizados y aclarar la estructura y autoridad de la Junta de Ética para supervisar, implementar y hacer cumplir la ley?Para obtener una explicación más detallada, visite la Guía de Votantes de la Liga de Mujeres del Estado de Nueva York en https://lwvny.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Voters-Guide-2_2021_Aug31.pdf
 
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REAL ESTATE IN WHITE PLAINS, GREENBURGH, VALHALLA APPLE OF BUYERS’ EYES. WESTCHESTER COUNTY CONTINUES STEADY SALES IN 3RD QUARTER

WPCNR REALTY REALITY. From Houlihan-Lawrence. October 6, 2021:

Driven by historically low inventory levels and persistent buyer demand, 2021 is proving to be an extremely strong year for single-family home sales in Westchester, according to the Houlihan Lawrence Westchester Putnam & Dutchess Q3 Market Report released today.

Greater White Plains

(Greenburgh, Valhalla and White Plains)

Homes Sold: Up 28%

Median Sale Price: Up 3%

In Westchester County, sales have increased 28% this year and 8% in Q3, with lower Westchester standing out with an increase of 39% year-to-date and 24% in Q3.

The lack of inventory combined with strong demand has resulted in a decline in pending sales in the third quarter and an increase in median sales price with buyers often competing for the same properties.

The median sale price increased in Q3 by 6% in Westchester County, 14% in Putnam County, and 18% in Dutchess County.  While it is an excellent time to list a home, pricing is critical as buyers have become more discerning as the urgency at the beginning of the pandemic has waned.

“While New York City is offering attractive pricing and experiencing increased buyer activity, helping to fuel its recovery, many buyers desire more square footage, outdoor space, and the respite that our counties offer,” said Liz Nunan, President and CEO of Houlihan Lawrence. “It is yet to be determined what percentage of the workforce will continue to work from home, be it full-time or part-time, but the ability to do so comfortably remains top of mind for today’s buyers.”

OTHER Q3 MARKETS AT A GLANCE 

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Homes Sold: Up 8.2%

Median Sale Price: Up 5.8%

New York City Gateway

(Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Pelham and Yonkers)

Homes Sold: Up 14%

Median Sale Price: Down 1%

Lower Westchester

(Bronxville, Eastchester, Edgemont, Scarsdale and Tuckahoe)

Homes Sold: Up 24%

Median Sale Price: Up 7%

Rivertowns

(Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings, Mount Pleasant, Pleasantville, Tarrytown, Briarcliff Manor, Elmsford, Irvington Ossining and Pocantico Hills)

Homes Sold: Up 2%

Median Sale Price: Up 7%

(Blind Brook, Harrison, Mamaroneck, Port Chester, Rye City and Rye Neck)

Homes Sold: Up 8%

Median Sale Price: Up 13%

Northern Westchester

(Bedford, Byram Hills, Chappaqua, Katonah-Lewisboro, North Salem and Somers)

Homes Sold: Down 6%

Median Sale Price: Up 11%

Northwest Westchester

(Croton-on-Hudson, Hendrick Hudson, Lakeland, Peekskill and Yorktown)

Homes Sold: Up 14%

Median Sale Price: Up 13%

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COMMON COUNCIL REJECTS 701 WESTCHESTER 350-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX.

WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. From the Gedney Association. October 5, 2021:

We are pleased to inform you that the Common Council voted unanimously against the 701 Westchester Avenue zoning proposal to build a 5-story apartment building containing approximately 350 units.

This is a key example of strength in numbers. The Gedney Association worked closely with the South end neighborhood associations including North Street Civic Association, Old Oaks Association, and Rosedale Residential Association. This coalition of neighborhood associations was essential in the Common Council’s decision to deny this application.

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SATURDAY AT 7 ON WHITE PLAINS TV: YOU’VE GOT WHITE PLAINS “MR. AND MRS. BRIDGE” ON “PEOPLE TO BE HEARD” OR WATCH ANYTIME ON WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG (SCROLL DOWN THE VIDEO SCREENS TO “WHITE PLAINS WEEK–PEOPLE TO HEARD” AND LOOK FOR SYLWIA AND MIKE!

JOHN BAILEY INTERVIEWS SYLWIA AND MIKE McNAMARA

HOSTS OF THE BRIDGE DECK AT THE WOMENS CLUB OF WHITE PLAINS SATURDAY AT 7 ON CH 45 FIOS COUNTYWIDE AND OPTIMUM CH. 76 IN WHITE PLAINS AND ANYTIME AT

WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG

MIKE AND SYLWIA TALK ABOUT HOW THE NEW LOCATION OF THE DECK AT THE WOMEN’S CLUB WORKS FOR PLAYERS ALL OVER WHITE PLAINS AND THE COUNTY

HOW THEY STARTED IN THEIR BRIDGE CAREER

HOW THE DECK CAN INTRODUCE YOU TO BRIDGE, BRING YOU BACK TO BRIDGE, MEET NEW FRIENDS, LEARN “THE GAME“

TAKE YOUR PLAY TO THE NEXT LEVEL SHARPEN THE MIND. DISCIPLINE CONCENTRATION

STIMULATES CONVERSATION. CHANGES YOUR LIFE. MEET NEW PEOPLE

LEARN WHY BRIDGE IS THE GAME ANYONE CAN PLAY

BUILD YOUR SKILLS WITH THE THRILL OF DISCOVERY AND STRATEGY THAT’S DIFFERENT EVERY HAND. WITH NEVER A DULL MOMENT

HOW YOU CAN PLAY ONLINE AROUND THE WORLD.

ACHIEVEMENT. SATISFACTION. DISCOVERY. THE SATISFACTION OF BRILLIANT DEFENSE. THE THRILL OF THE WINNING PLAY

GETTING BETTER EVERY HAND YOU PLAY

IT’S THE GAME YOU NEVER WANT TO STOP PLAYING

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