Tag: Rob Astorino
Parks Foundation lays out concerns about Playland deal
While making it plain that it’s not against the concept of Westchester County bringing in a private company to manage the Playland Amusement Park,...
Comments on Biden’s pick of Kamala Harris fall along party lines
For some, their opinion was to express no opinion. For others, there was no reticence to speak out, especially on social media.
Rob Astorino returns to run for state Senate seat held by...
Former Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino, a Republican, has announced his candidacy for the state senate seat currently held by Democrat Peter Harckham.
Standard Amusements sues Westchester for canceling Playland contract
Standard Amusements LLC is asking a federal court to reinstate a contract that was terminated May 28 by Westchester County that allowed it to take over operation of Playland.
Children’s Museum expanding at Playland
The museum occupies what had been a long-abandoned bathhouse on the boardwalk, overlooking a prime section of the Playland beach.
A party, a concert and the future of Westchester County Airport
The upgraded facilities represent a $70 million to $80 million investment on the part of Million Air.
Former county executive Astorino weighs in on NY’s income tax shortfall
“Look at the mindset in Albany. It’s just spend like crazy,” former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said.
Former county executive Astorino joins NYC law firm
Robert Astorino has joined Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP as a senior adviser for government relations and will work on federal and state matters.
George Latimer pledges pragmatism as new county executive
Politicians who ignore economics, and business people who ignore politics, he said, do so at their peril.
Westfair to host ‘Is Government Choking Business?’
With election season underway, Westfair Communications, the Business Journal’s parent company, is hosting its first political panel, “Is Government Choking Business?”
Westchester County Executive Robert...
Westchester County publishes magazine promoting business environment
A glossy, 56-page magazine-style guide promoting Westchester County is the latest tool in the county’s effort to promote its business environment.
The guide, titled “Why...
“Connections For Success” summit to focus on technology, social media
The second annual “Connections For Success" summit, an event aimed at providing guidance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, is scheduled for later this...
2016 county budget cuts spell uncertain future for nonprofits
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino's proposed $1.8 billion 2016 county capital and operating budget, due to be approved no later than Dec. 27 by legislators, calls for a 20 percent cut in funding to Westchester's nonprofits.
County seeks to revitalize Saw Mill Parkway restaurant
Westchester County is seeking area entrepreneurs to develop and revitalize the site of the former Cantina Restaurant in Irvington.
162 Westchester County employees take buyouts
A total 162 county employees will leave their jobs by July 31, a move that will save the county nearly $3 million.