New York needs to go bigger – much bigger – on environment

... areas. What if the state created an independent non-profit agency modeled on the project? Small cities from Yonkers to Binghamton could use this non-profit organization to plant trees, start and maintain neighborhood gardens, and create new parks. ...

Sen. Klein Refuses To Disband Independent Democratic Caucus

Sen. Jeff Klein , who heads the 8-member IDC, called for the resignation of Yonkers Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, leader of the Democrats and said his group was not going away. Klein, who represents the 34th district which covers a portion of Southern Westchester, told Buffalo News the Democrats have no intention of marshaling the votes to get things done.

Uber, Lyft are coming: What you need to know

... and insurance-law changes that will make it easier for them to move in to cities like Rochester, Buffalo, Yonkers and beyond. Why? The ride-hailing measure tucked into a state budget bill will take effect 90 days after it's approved. The Assembly ...

New York state budget talks collapse

... walked out. "What is happening right now is ridiculous," said Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers. "Dysfunction and chaos has descended on Albany. This situation has spiraled out of control and New Yorkers deserve better." On ...

State budget talks collapse, governor blamed

... walked out. "What is happening right now is ridiculous," said Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers. "Dysfunction and chaos has descended on Albany. This situation has spiraled out of control and New Yorkers deserve better." On ...

NYS budget talks collapse

... walked out. "What is happening right now is ridiculous," said Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers. "Dysfunction and chaos has descended on Albany. This situation has spiraled out of control and New Yorkers deserve better." On ...

Budget talks collapse, members of Senate leave

... priorities. "What is happening right now is ridiculous," said Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers. "Dysfunction and chaos has descended on Albany. This situation has spiraled out of control and New Yorkers deserve better." On ...

State Budget Deal Still Elusive, Lawmakers Blame Governor

... priorities. "What is happening right now is ridiculous," said Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers. "Dysfunction and chaos has descended on Albany. This situation has spiraled out of control and New Yorkers deserve better." On ...

Westchester Assemblyman Accuses Cuomo Of ‘Bribery’

In a scathing statement, Democratic Assemblyman Gary Pretlow said Gov. Andrew Cuomo is using "bribery" tactics in order to pass his agenda in exchange for lawmaker pay raises, according to the New York Post. Pretlow, who represents the districts of Mount Vernon and Yonkers, told the Post that the governor has said he will approve pay raises if lawmakers agree with his ethics reform or approve Uber in upstate New York, among other items, reported the Post.