Tag: Astorino
Roberts Report: Astorino’s winning frame
Ever since I heard a lecture from Malcolm Gladwell, author of “The Tipping Point,” I have been fascinated by “framing,” as in how a public issue is framed.
Survey: Film and TV industry brought $30M to Westchester in 2016
Estimated revenue from film and television productions in the county was up from $18 million in 2014.
Democrats want Astorino out; Republicans call move political
Eight Democratic lawmakers are calling for Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino to resign, saying he has neglected his duties while running for governor.
Astorino doubtful federal meeting will end housing stalemate
County Board of Legislators Chairman Michael Kaplowitz looks to set a meeting to help bring Westchester into compliance with an affordable housing settlement.
Regeneron grows and celebrates success
The state’s largest biotechnology employer plans to add 400 jobs at its expanded headquarters in Westchester.
From Westchester to Connecticut to Queens, his tortillas travel
A Westchester tortilla-maker finds new retailers for his brands with help from county officials.
County IDA chief traces business roots to a pig farm
Westchester County Industrial Development Executive Director Jim Coleman first saw the impact of business investment on his family’s Kentucky farm.
College to see big savings with refinancing
The Westchester County Local Development Corp. reissues tax-free bonds for SUNY Purchase
Court puts payroll tax back on track
An appeals court rules the controversial MTA payroll tax on employers in the region is constitutional.
Business aviation chief sees rough weather ahead
“I really do love the smell of jet fuel in the morning,” Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino proclaimed when welcoming visitors to the recent regional forum of the National Business Aviation Association in a flight service hangar at the county airport.
County attracts film talent
A 30 percent post-production tax credit helps an industry.
Breakfast highlights regional cooperation
Pattern for Progress event finds universal praise for new bridge.
Business Council launches summer jobs initiative
The Business Council of Westchester launched its 2013 Private Sector Summer Job Initiative Feb. 21, hoping to place more than 200 people into jobs this summer.
Astorino outlines first term success at WCA breakfast
County Executive Robert P. Astorino pledged to protect taxpayers at the Westchester County Association’s annual breakfast at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown.
State offers training subsidies for employers
A solar energy services company will add employees in Elmsford with the help of a state on the job training program grant.