New York State Insider: Senator Mayer, Assemblymember Burdick Secure $175K to Preserve Revolutionary War Site in North Castle.

 

Senator Mayer, Assemblymember Burdick Secure $175K 

To Preserve Revolutionary War Site in North Castle.

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(North Castle) – New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer and Assemblymember Chris Burdick announced they have secured $175,000 in state funding for the Town of North Castle to purchase and preserve Mount Misery, a significant location for General George Washington during the Battle of White Plains.   Senator Shelley B. Mayer said: “Our community has a rich history that deserves to be recognized and remembered. As chair of the Senate Education Committee and sponsor of the 250th Commemoration Act, which allows the State of New York to start preparing for the semiquincentennial commemoration of the Revolutionary War, preserving spaces that spark curiosity and allow people to connect with our history is incredibly important to me. I am pleased to deliver this funding to the Town of North Castle with Assemblyman Chris Burdick to ensure future generations understand the significance of Mount Misery to our country.”   Assemblymember Chris Burdick said: "I was first introduced to this project by resident Nora Manuele when she requested a meeting with me to discuss Mount Misery. From that day on, I knew how important it was to preserve this historical site. I'm so glad that Senator Mayer and I were able to secure the funding needed for the Town of North Castle to buy this property, thereby ensuring that future generations will be able to appreciate this remnant from the Revolutionary War." The Battle of White Plains, fought in October of 1776, provided George Washington with valuable insight and experience. Facing the larger and well-trained British and Hessian forces, the Continental Army utilized the protective hills of White Plains and North Castle, including Mount Misery which was a refuge for some of George Washington’s soldiers and a key defense position for Miller Hill. These tactics allowed the Continental Army to escape north to safety and continue to fight for independence.   The need to preserve Mount Misery, which consists of town-owned and privately-owned parcels of land, was brought to the attention of Senator Mayer and Assemblymember Burdick at the beginning of the summer by North White Plains resident Nora Manuele and local historians. In July, the Town of North Castle Board voted to ensure the town-owned parcel, 16 Nethermont Ave., remains open space and to purchase the privately owned parcel, 18 Nethermont Ave. Assemblymember Burdick secured $125,000 and Senator Mayer secured $50,000 in state funding for the purchase.   North Castle Town Supervisor Michael Schiliro said: “I am grateful that yet another historical gem in North Castle is being preserved forever. North White Plains resident Nora Manuele did an incredible job of leading this effort on behalf of our entire Town and County, and helped garner financial support from our representatives at the County and NYS. I’m proud to be part of this new addition to our Town’s rich Revolutionary War history.” Deputy Town Supervisor and Councilmember Barbara DiGiacinto said: “Senator Mayer and Assemblyman Burdick have once again been extremely supportive and dear friends to the Town of North Castle. Their advocacy and diligence to secure grant money in order to preserve Mt. Misery will serve as a reminder for countless generations of its historical significance.” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “There is so much rich history here in Westchester County. Preserving Mount Misery is a debt we owe our ancestors for the sacrifices they made during the Revolutionary War. During our administration, we have re-opened the Miller House, also here in the town of North Castle, used by President Washington as temporary headquarters during the battle of White Plains. Together, these properties are not only historic, it tells you something about the American spirit and we have to respect and continue to pay homage for generations to come.”  Westchester County Legislator Margaret Cunzio said: “It is truly an honor to be part of the collaborative effort in the preservation of Mt. Misery. After working collaboratively with the county executive, the Town of North Castle and the state, on the restoration of the Miller House project, it is a natural progression to continue the preservation of this area. The additional funding from the county, in addition to the state funding, to purchase this property completes the historical preservation of this area, saving it for future generations. I would like to thank all those involved with helping bring this open space preservation to a reality, including but not limited to – Senator Shelley Mayer, Assemblyman Chris Burdick, County Executive George Latiner, Supervisor Michael Schiliro, the North Castle town board members- especially Councilwoman Barbara DiGiacinto, Ed Woodyard, Nora Manuele and the residents of the area.” North White Plains Resident Nora Kanze Manuele said: “My neighbors and I are extremely grateful to Assemblymember Chris Burdick and Senator Shelley Mayer. Assemblymember Burdick and Senator Mayer heard my request for assistance during Town of North Castle's Deputy Supervisor, Barbara DiGiacinto's monthly meetings. Many people who grew up in North White Plains will tell you they have a connection with the founding of our Country, George Washington, and the American Revolutionary War. A great deal of that has to do with the lore of Mt. Misery. As kids, we climbed this rocky hill imagining what the scene was like during the War. We are thrilled that a section of Mt. Misery will be preserved and protected! Thank you!” Daughters of Liberty’s Legacy Co-founder and President Cynthia Abbott Kauffman said: “Heartfelt thanks to Assemblyman Burdick and Senator Mayer, who worked with the Town of North Castle, to preserve this important site on Mt. Misery. As a lifelong resident of Mt. Misery, who grew up with the knowledge and pride of knowing that this place held an important role in the fight for Liberty, I am thankful that others can now also stand in the footsteps of history. With the Revolutionary War's 250th anniversary approaching, we look forward to developing educational programs to share this rocky hilltop’s rich history with students and the public at large. If history is not preserved and shared it can slip away and be lost forever. We hope that the revived interest in the history of Mt. Misery will inspire pride in the residents, and make the visitors want to learn more about this location’s critical role in the founding of the United States of America!” North Castle Historical Society Vice President Thomas Rice said: “Mt. Misery was a strategic defensive position for General Washington's troops during the Battle of White Plains. This significant Revolutionary War site will now be preserved due to the extraordinary efforts of Senator Mayer and Assemblyman Burdick, as well as of our Town Board. We owe Senator Mayer and Assemblyman Burdick a great debt of gratitude for their leadership, support and enthusiasm for this important project.” Revolutionary Westchester 250 President Connie Kehoe said: “Support with funds that encourage historic awareness of our Revolutionary War history from New York State Assemblymember Chris Burdick and State Senator Shelley Mayer is so appreciated. Mt. Misery is a location that will help locals and visitors alike understand the important and complex Battle of White Plains - a critical Battle often overlooked by the general public. RW250 looks forward to working with our state representatives as we move toward the 250th Commemoration in 2026.”

New York State Insider: Election Desk 2022 News: STATEMENT FROM GINA ARENA, CANDIDATE FOR STATE SENATE On the Farm Laborers Wage Board’s recommendation to reduce the overtime threshold.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

STATEMENT FROM GINA ARENA, CANDIDATE FOR STATE SENATE.

On the Farm Laborers Wage Board’s recommendation to reduce the overtime threshold.

“A board of unelected bureaucrats in Albany intentionally hurt our farms by pushing forward with this unaffordable mandate.

When I think of New York’s agriculture industry, I think of our local farms here in Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland. Fresh food – right here in the Hudson Valley. But the reduction of the overtime threshold will undoubtedly devastate these local farms.

Our New York Family Farmers are just barely holding on during a time of surging inflation and a broken supply chain. The last thing Albany should be doing is economically harming our food producers more.

Peter Harckham and Governor Kathy Hochul must immediately step in and stop this bad policy from moving forward. If they cared about our family farmers, they would.”

New York State Insider: Election Desk 2022 News: Fundraiser for New York State Senator Pete Harckham: NEXT WEEK: Birthday Celebration!

 

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New York State Insider: Statement from Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar on the shortsighted decision by the Farm Laborers Wage Board.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 7, 2022.

 

 

Statement from Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar 

on the shortsighted decision by the Farm Laborers Wage Board.

 

 

Brooklyn, NY - "New York family farms and their employees will suffer a serious economic blow thanks to a shortsighted decision by the Democrat-controlled Farm Laborers Wage Board yesterday. Family-owned agricultural businesses in New York have been reeling for years from overregulation, oppressively high taxation — including the Death Tax, which forces surviving family members to sell land to pay Albany and Washington following the death of loved ones — and now this. These family farms work on incredibly tight margins, competing with agricultural competitors from across the hemisphere. This decision will put a lot of people out of work — in the false name of progress. New York strikes again.” 

 

New York State Insider: Senator Mayer, Assemblymember Burdick Secure $175K to Preserve Revolutionary War Site in North Castle.

 

Senator Mayer, Assemblymember Burdick Secure $175K  To Preserve Revolutionary War Site in North Castle.

Wednesday, September 7 1 p.m. 18 Nethermont Avenue White Plains, NY 10603 New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer and Assemblymember Chris Burdick to announce $175,000 in state funding awarded to the Town of North Castle to preserve Mount Misery, a key defense position of General George Washington during the Battle of White Plains.

New York State Insider: Election Desk 2022 News: New York State Senator Shelley Mayer.

Labor Day is the day to celebrate workers, and to honor unions for the work they do on behalf of workers - fighting for improved working conditions, rights, salary and benefits. One of my top priorities has always been to fight for working people, and to ensure unions have the power they need to secure good jobs with good benefits for their members. I truly believe unions built the American middle class - and we are in danger of losing it!

Importantly, today workers are more energized than ever, from Amazon workers in Staten Island to Starbucks workers across the US. Time to fight for them, and make sure their voices are heard! (And let me add - if you don’t know anyone in a union, please let me know! I’ll introduce you to the dynamic world of union activism!)

I’ve been proud to have the support of so many NYS unions, and look forward to continuing to work with them in the future. Some of them are:

• NYS AFL-CIO
• LIUNA (Laborers International)
• Westchester Putnam Building & Construction Trades
• Teamsters Local 456 
• NYSUT (NYS United Teachers)
• SEIU Local 1199
• New York State Nurses Association
• Communication Workers of America
• Council of Supervisors and Administrators (NYC Public Schools)  
• NYS Professional Firefighters
• Local 628 Yonkers Firefighters
• TWU Local 1 (includes Bee Line employees)
• CSEA (Civil Service Employees Association)
• RWDSU (Retail Wholesale and Department Store Workers
• IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees)
• Affiliated Police Association of Westchester
• SEIU Local 32 BJ
• Yonkers PBA

How You Can Help!

This re-election season, I need your help to continue my outspoken and public support for workers and unions! Join my campaign and the campaigns of my Democratic colleagues by volunteering your efforts by:

• Writing postcards to voters who need a reminder to vote;
• Hosting a Meet and Greet for my campaign;
• Mobilizing voters in the Hudson Valley to make sure we retain a Democratic majority in Congress and a Democratic supermajority in the New York State Senate;

This year I’m running for re-election against a Republican challenger who does not share our values. Join me in standing up for workers and unions!

Sincerely,

Shelley Mayer for Senate
http://mayer.nationbuilder.com/

New York State Insider: New York State Attorney General: Attorney General James’ Statement on Passing of Assistant Attorney General Sandy Mindell.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2022.

Attorney General James’ Statement on Passing
of Assistant Attorney General Sandy Mindell.

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued the following statement on the passing of Assistant Attorney General Stephen ‘Sandy’ Mindell, who served in the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for more than 60 years:  

“It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a long-time public servant and dear friend: Sandy Mindell. Sandy helped build our Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau and drafted the nation’s first ever ‘lemon law.’ He was a friend and mentor to many throughout his time in our office, and he will be dearly missed. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his wife Margrecia, his son James who followed in his beloved father’s footsteps and serves as Senior Investigative Counsel in our Syracuse Regional Office, and the rest of their family. While Sandy has passed on, we will always find inspiration in the wise words he offered about what it takes to serve New Yorkers: ‘there has to be a fire burning in your belly which an antacid isn’t going to help.’ May his memory be a blessing and inspiration to us all.” 

Sandy Mindell’s obituary is available by visiting: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/stephen-mindell-obituary?id=36396043.