Murphy Has Worked Hard to Serve Constituents Well

8 October 30 - November 5, 2018 The Northern Westchester Examiner Endorsement Murphy Has Worked Hard to Serve Constituents Well Two candidates with extensive With listening and responding to the to anchor barges in the Hudson River been a strong advocate for other gun experience as elected officials are squaring needs of constituents being one of the which caught everyone in the region control measures, particularly those that off in the 40th State Senate District, main responsibilities of an elected state off-guard. Murphy rounded up a large best protect children. He supports much comprising portions of Westchester, representative, a point Harckham agreed group of fellow elected officials and of what’s included in the Child Victims Putnam and Dutchess counties, and, with during an interview with editors, environmentalists to raise awareness Act, so should he be blamed because unfortunately, in the waning days of that has undoubtedly been Murphy’s about the proposal and held an informal nothing has yet come to the Senate floor the campaign, personal attacks and strength during his four years in Albany. hearing that put enough pressure on the for a vote? allegations have cast shadows over what In a district that is widespread and Coast Guard that the plan was scrapped. Harckham, who served four years voters should really be paying attention to. has many municipalities with their The former Yorktown councilman as a majority leader on the Board of Incumbent Terrence Murphy (R/ own unique problems and challenges, has consistently responded to requests Legislators, has a history of partisanship Yorktown) is seeking a third two-year Murphy has worked tirelessly on a from veterans and municipal and school with the county, so just how effective will term representing approximately 325,000 variety of issues to help find solutions. officials, delivering more times than not, he be if he’s elected to the Senate that is residents against Democratic challenger Murphy has been in the forefront of such as getting the state to commit $24 likely to stay GOP-controlled? Peter Harckham, a former Westchester tackling the heroin and opioid epidemic million in a special fund for the entities And just how committed will County legislator who got into the race that has taken a stranglehold on the that will be hit hardest by the closing of Harckham be, given his record of taking late after Governor Andrew Cuomo and region. He was appointed co-chairman the Indian Point nuclear power plants, different government positions when others felt he had the best resume to of the Senate’s Task Force Against and even went beyond his duties by they become available? possibly defeat Murphy in a district that Heroin & Opioid Addiction, and after quietly flying to Puerto Rico on a medical Murphy has demonstrated his has been represented by a Republican for hearing hours worth of testimony from mission with nine other doctors to serve commitment to the district, and the last 104 years. families, addicts and experts, he unveiled people in need. although he would be wise to distance For the first time in Examiner Media’s a comprehensive legislative package No politician is perfect and not himself from President Trump at times, existence, the editorial staff was unable addressing all sides of the multi-faceted every stance he or she takes may suit he should be judged on what he has to reach consensus on this race, leaving problem that has received attention one’s beliefs. That goes for Murphy and accomplished and what his priorities the decision to each of the three editors nationwide. Harckham. have been. In that sense, Murphy has in the publications that are circulated Another issue that Murphy tackled Murphy’s support for repeal of the earned another term and should be a within the district. head-on was the U.S. Coast Guard plan SAFE Act raises eyebrows, but he has clear choice in this race. Letters to the Editor ‘Examiner’ has Fairly Presented Facts about Shelter Move To the Editor: in upon this Peekskill-related matter. An incontrovertible fact is that the Residents have made every effort to In your October 23rd issue you Why expound, at any length, upon an shelter had 192 emergency service calls work with CHHOP to arrive at a solution, published a letter from Mr. Melvyn R. issue which affects neither him nor to police, fire, and EMS over one year. yet we have been rebuffed at every Tanzman of Mohegan Lake, in which his community? He admits he has not Many of these calls are for overdoses, turn. We want to help to find the right I was named personally. Mr. Tanzman attended any of the meetings, yet has the violence, assaults, and emotionally location, but they have refused to work has never met me, did not attend any of audacity to assert that this is a case of disturbed persons. Relocating the shelter with us. We have, historically, supported the meetings he cited, and clearly does “Trumpism.” This makes no sense. to the residential neighborhood around their mission, and even attended a recent not understand the issues and concerns Many media outlets, including The 851 Washington Street will result in fundraiser. Opposition to this proposed surrounding the proposal to move Examiner, have laid out the facts of these activities occurring within 250 feet location is NOT opposition to helping the Jan Peek Shelter into a residential the issue clearly and fairly. Over 1,000 of two school bus stops and within 800 the homeless. neighborhood Peekskill. residents have signed a petition against feet of 171 homes. These are legitimate Thank you. He is not a Peekskill resident and the relocation, while, at the same time, safety concerns which CHHOP has yet Lindsey Fitzgerald admits he was not present at these offering suggestions for a solution to acknowledge or address. Peekskill meetings. In my opinion, he has no to address the situation in a manner business discussing it in this forum. I intended to benefit all concerned, Jan would ask that The Examiner scrutinize Peek Shelter, Peekskill City Hall, and Coverage of Shelter is Voicing Mr. Tanzman’s motivations for weighing residents. Concerns of the Neighborhood The Northern Westchester Examiner To the Editor: They turn away people at their doors at 9:00 MEDIA In response to Mr. Tanzman and the pm and kick them out at 6:00 a.m. And if Examiner also publishes Adam Stone coverage of the homeless shelter. Obviously you are drunk or have any indication you [email protected] he has not paid attention or read any of the may be on drugs they don’t let you in. Let Publisher PUTNAM social media comments. The coverage is this sink in for a moment where is the help voicing the concerns of a neighborhood from this caring group? Rick Pezzullo Examiner and how the neighborhood feels the The meeting referred to by Mr. Tanzman [email protected] The proposed location is not a proper one. , he fails to mention or does not know Editor-in-Chief WHITE PLAINS CHHOP has spun so many untruths they that the folks from CHHOP had over 45 To advertise in The Examiner, Examiner don’t remember what the real truth is. minutes to spew their “look how great call 914-864-0878 Member They don’t have to relocate and the we are”, as for Lindsey if you did not see or e-mail of property was not in foreclosure. There are she had maybe seven minutes to speak [email protected] 196 first responder calls of all nature at on behalf of the residents wanting to To inquire about paid subscriptions, email [email protected] the current location in a year , which they help resolve this issue and find a suitable for pricing and other details. deny. How would you feel if your neighbor location to help the homeless. And Mr. PO Box 611, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 • 914-864-0878 www.TheExaminerNews.com had this many calls to their home in a year? Continued on page 25 www.TheExaminerNews.com October 30 - November 5, 2018 9 Letters to the Editor Murphy is Not Responsive to His Constituents To the Editor: come to my house every other day. Practices Committee to be engaging his opponent and then refuse to engage in On November 6, I intend to vote for I find it curious that this is the only in unfair campaign tactics by making dialogue to further explain his positions. Pete Harkham (sic) for NYS Senator. In form of communication I reach from Mr. allegations in his campaign flyers that are This is not the style of public service I recent weeks, I have called Mr. Murphy’s Murphy. When I’ve called his office to unsubstantiated, misleading and lacking expect my representative to display. In office expressing my concern about ask his position on various issues I never in factual basis. These recent campaign contrast, Pete Harkham has pledged to the vast number of negative campaign get a straight answer or a call back. Same flyers are, to quote NYS Senatorial meet frequently with his constituents and flyers I receive from his campaign office with emails. When I submit an email, candidate, Pete Harkham “deliberately be responsive to their concerns. multiple times a week. The staffer replied I get a boiler plate response thanking unsubstantiated allegations and falsehoods On November 6, I intend to they are not involved with the campaign me for my letter but no answer to my that are an attempt to distract the public communicate my dissatisfaction with and suggested I contact the campaign questions. When I call Mr. Murphy’s from the real issues in the race such as Mr. Murphy’s hit and run style of politics website to have them address my office asking when he will be holding a women’s reproductive health, common by voting for Mr. Harkham for NYS State concern. There was no phone number town hall I never get an answer. sense gun safety, adequate school funding, Senator. on the website, so I submitted an email Now it has recently come to my and justice for child abuse victims.” Sincerely, asking to be removed from their mailing attention that Mr. Murphy has been found It seems Mr. Murphy’s style of governance Bettina Mayer list but the negative flyers continue to by the Westchester County Fair Campaign and communication is to take pot shots at Croton-on-Hudson Senator Murphy Stands With Law Enforcement To the Editor: of these organizations endorse and support a sponsor of a bill demanding no parole we endorse him and that is why we are As the President of the Affiliated Police State Senator Terrence Murphy in his bid for cop killers. We as police officers put asking all of our brothers and sisters in law Associations of Westchester (APA), for re-election to New York State Senate’s our lives on the line every day, and we do enforcement, our friends and our family and as President of the Yonkers Police 40th District. Simply put, he stands with this proudly to protect those we serve. We members to vote for Terrence Murphy Benevolent Association (PBA), offering us. He has been a leading voice in raising maintain social order and allow society on Tuesday, November 6th. On behalf my association’s endorsement to an elected awareness on the opioid epidemic, has to live peacefully, and when someone of our more than 4,000 law enforcement official is not a decision I take lightly. I helped protect our kids from dangerous murders one of our own, we demand members, I say it again and I say it proudly, understand how this decision will affect sex offenders and has been an amazing strong punishment. Senator Murphy gets Terrence Murphy is our guy! the more than 4,000 officers I am proud to advocate for my fellow police officers and it. He understands us, and is on our side. Det. Keith Olson represent. This is an obligation I take very all first responders. For once, we have a voice who puts President-Affiliated Police seriously. In a show of true solidarity with law himself above politics and gives himself Associations of Westchester With that said, I am proud to have both enforcement officers, Senator Murphy was to the people he represents. That is why President-Yonkers PBA Where Does Terrence Murphy Stand? To the Editor: my opinion on Raise the Age and asked constituents can ask him questions about Transparency in politics should be the In 2013, I worked on a team that where the senator stood on this important his views on things like gun control, the minimum we can ask for from the people produced a groundbreaking interview issue. After a nice conversation with a environment, or immigration. And my who represent us. Murphy’s opponent, with Kalief Browder after his release from staffer who didn’t know what position last attempt to get a clear yes or no on Raise Pete Harckham, had an “anytime, Rikers. Accused of stealing a backpack Murphy took, I was promised a response, the Age, which passed through the senate anywhere” policy with his constituents at 16, Kalief had spent the latter part of and was also encouraged to email the via the budget measure in April, was when he was county legislator. If Murphy his teen years -- three devastating years senator. I did, and later followed up on mind-boggling. The staffer who answered cannot provide us with such open doors, -- in jail, awaiting trial for charges that my call. Almost two years later, I’m still my call told me that Murphy didn’t have a or at least clear stances on his beliefs and were inexplicably dropped. I’ll never waiting for that response. stance on this issue because it wasn’t voted how he intends to lead as a legislator, forget how utterly haunted he was by This troubled me. Unlike most elected on directly. He said repeatedly that there what is he hiding from District 40? The his experience. Raising the age of adult officials, Senator Murphy did not have a was no stance, and since Raise the Age saying “If you don’t stand for something, prosecution from 16 to 18 became robust policy position page on his website passed through with the budget, there you will fall for anything” comes to mind. personally important to me as a New that clearly explains where he stands on would not be one. Slavery isn’t up for a I for one do not plan to fall for Murphy’s Yorker. In December 2016, I contacted important issues. In the past few years, vote either, but one would hope Murphy sidestepping this November. Sen. Terrence Murphy’s office to voice he has never held a town hall where has a firm stance on that issue. Gina Carey

Terrence Murphy is a Friend of the Community Letters Policy To the Editor: Terrence has been endorsed by the that I know personally. From legislation I am a life-long resident of Yorktown, New York State Nursing Association for creation to public outreach, Terrence We invite readers to share their thoughts by sending letters to the editor. Please a graduate of Lakeland HS and someone his legislation on safe staffing in hospitals. has been at the forefront of this issue limit comments to 250 words. We will who has known Senator Terrence And the idea that he is against woman is since taking office, which has taken far do our best to print all letters, but are Murphy and his family for years. I must laughable and a lie created with the sole too many lives in this area, and can be limited by space constraints. Letters are vehemently defend a friend who is a purpose of keeping this campaign off the prevented. subject to editing and may be withheld strong supporter of women. A long time fantastic track record of the Senator. As a Yorktown woman, I am a proud from publication on the discretion of the Yorktown resident, a past Councilman Terrence has been a leading force in supporter of Senator Terrence Murphy. editor. Please refrain from personal attacks. with Yorktown, and now in the State our community battling heroine and Sincerely, Email letters to Northern Westchester Senate, Terrence Murphy has always opioid abuse as well, a tragic crisis that Lisa Graham Examiner Editor-in-Chief Rick Pezzullo at respected and defended women. has affected many Yorktown families Yorktown [email protected]. The Northern Westchester Examiner requires that all letter writers provide their More Letters to the Editor on page 16 name, address and contact information. 10 October 30 - November 5, 2018 The Northern Westchester Examiner Election 2018 40th State Senate District: Peter Harckham By Martin Wilbur paired with districts as far north as Ul- would be moved into a payroll tax. Peter Harckham had been approached ster County. “Republicans in Washington are cut- to run for the 40th state Senate District As a result, Harckham cited a Bren- ting protections to the Affordable Care on two previous occasions. nan Center for Justice report stating that Act, it’s important to find other ways to The former county legislator said nei- schools in the 40th Senate District have deliver these services more cost-effec- ther time was right for him to take the lost about $77 million because of the in- tively and to give people peace of mind plunge, with his children still in high equity. that they’re not one illness away from school. “While the property taxpayers have bankruptcy,” Harckham said. But 2018 is a different story as the po- been shortchanged $77 million, Sen. Another protection would be the Re- litical landscape at the national and state Murphy and the Republican majority productive Health Act. He insisted that level has been turned on its head. Harck- have voted to send tens of millions of with a Conservative majority now on ham, 57, who worked in two separate dollars to charter schools,” Harckham the U.S. Supreme Court the protections state authority jobs from mid-2015 until said. for women in New York since the state this April, said some of those same con- Peter Harckham Harckham said stronger gun laws are passed abortion legislation in 1970 could stituents, including the governor, once critical. Most notably, he wants the red be weakened or lost. again appealed to him to get into the from silliness to nastiness, particularly as flag bill, which can take a gun away from The number of high-profile sex abuse race in hopes that this could be the year Election Day draws near, Harckham said someone who is considered a threat to cases has highlighted the need to pass the the long-held Republican seat could turn the issues where he believes the major- themselves and others. Banning bump Child Victims Act, Harckham said. The Democratic. ity of the district’s residents need greater stocks and raising the age to buying a legislation has passed multiple times in “It was the belief that we had to do bet- protection are reproductive health rights, gun to 21 is also needed. the Assembly but has not been supported ter at this level and we had to have a uni- gun safety and seeking justice for child “It’s simply protecting the public or in the Senate. fied state government against the Trump abuse victims. protecting an individual, it goes to sui- It would extend statutes of limitations assault on New York,” he said of his deci- Harckham said Murphy has also failed cide prevention as well,” he said. for sex abuse cases by allowing victims to sion to try to unseat two-term Republi- to do his part to even out the disparity Harckham is a supporter of single- file suit up to 28 years old and increase can incumbent Terrence Murphy. “You in state education foundation aid to the payer health coverage, a move that would the maximum age for a victim to file suit can’t have your hand tied behind your Hudson Valley. The Senate Republicans’ guarantee health care coverage for all. from 23 to 28. Civil suits could be filed back. You can’t have a Senate majority Long Island power base keeps Nassau He claimed the shift would not be more until the victim is 50 years old. that just sits on bills and abdicates its re- and Suffolk districts grouped with New expensive for the state; rather than em- The measure would also provide a sponsibility.” York City schools in the Regional Cost ployers and employees paying insurance While this campaign has careened Index, while the northern suburbs are companies with a premium, that money Continued on page 16 www.TheExaminerNews.com October 30 - November 5, 2018 11 Election 2018 40th State Senate District: Terrence Murphy By Rick Pezzullo palities in Westchester, along with parts NYSEG’s “feet to the fire” for being “a State Senator Terrence Murphy (R-C/ of Putnam and Dutchess counties. He complete failure” in dealing with storms Yorktown) is proud of his record serving has been endorsed by 250 different un- and upgrading equipment. “This is 2018. approximately 325,000 residents in the ions and the New York League of Con- We shouldn’t be going out with electric- 40th District over the last four years and servation Voters, among others. ity every other week,” he said, stressing is looking forward to continuing work- “We’ve done so much stuff in the last greater transparency was needed from ing tirelessly for his constituents if ree- four years,” Murphy said. “I try to be pro- the Public Service Commission. lected on November 6. active, not reactive. It’s about represent- Regarding gun control measures, Mur- “I represent everybody. I try to do my ing the people.” phy said, “I’ve signed on to every piece of best to help people,” said Murphy, who Murphy stressed he was particularly legislation that would protect our kids’ succeeded Greg Ball, extending the Re- proud of his efforts in trying to combat safety. With gun control you need to use publican dominance in the seat to 104 the heroin and prescription opioid cri- common sense. Anybody with a mental years. “It has been an honor and a privi- sis. The father of three was appointed illness should never have a gun. Do I be- lege. I never thought I would do this and co-chairman of the Senate’s Task Force Terrence Murphy lieve in your Second Amendment rights? get to do some really good things.” Against Heroin & Opioid Addiction. I certainly do.” Murphy, 52, grew up next to Wilkens Murphy later introduced a legislative only for communities affected by the clo- Murphy said the SAFE Act was ap- Fruit Farm in Yorktown. He decided to package with a four-prong approach to sure of the Indian Point nuclear power proved before he was elected and his op- study nutrition after graduating from tackling the problem through preven- plants in Buchanan. position to it is the way it was done. Yorktown High School. He went on to tion, treatment, recovery and enforce- Instead, in what he called “a bait and “You have good, law abiding citizens receive a bachelor’s degree in nutrition ment. switch” by Governor Andrew Cuomo, who would lose their guns because they and a doctorate of chiropractic from Life “We crafted the most comprehensive who reached a deal with Entergy to forgot to register them,” he said. “The University College of Chiropractic. In legislation not only in New York State, shut down the plants in 2021, the ces- SAFE Act is not going anywhere. The 1999, he opened the Yorktown Health but in the nation.” Murphy said. sation fund was also made available to reality is we have to protect our commu- and Wellness Center on Commerce Murphy said he was also in the fore- other municipalities in the state facing nity.” Street in Yorktown. front of the fight to prevent the U.S. similar financial struggles. Murphy un- As for the Child Victims Act, which He was elected to the Yorktown Town Coast Guard from anchoring barges in successfully called for the plants to stay has passed multiple times in the Assem- Board in 2009 and reelected in 2013. His the Hudson River, secured $500,000 for open until 2030 to allow more time for a bly but has not been supported in the Senate District serves Peekskill, Cort- meadow restoration at Croton Point Park smoother transition. Senate, Murphy said there “should be a landt, Somers, Yorktown, Croton-on- and was able to get $24 million placed in Noting his father worked for Con Edi- Hudson, Buchanan and other munici- a cessation fund that was intended to beT:9.75” son for 50 years, Murphy said he has held Continued on page 16

I’M STILL H ERE BECAUSE NEWYOR K - T:5.8” PRESBYTE RIAN Redefining what a local hospital can be. IS HERE

1980 CROMPOND ROAD, CORTLANDT MANOR, 4 MILES OFF THE TACONIC

ROXANNE Putnam Valley, NY Survived cardiac arrest

NYPH5057_DestinationPhase2_Roxanne_Examiner_9-75x5-8_FINAL.indd Examiner

Job Info Approvals Client NewYork-Presbyterian Users Jovan Sekulovski / Derek Rush Art Director Maciek x296 Job NYPH 5057 Current Date 9-10-2018 5:33 PM Copywriter Steve Creation Date 9-10-2018 5:33 PM Account Dana x210 MATERIALS PREPARED BY Live None Studio Artist Jovan x250 Trim 9.75” x 5.8” Printed at None SEIDEN Proofreader 212.223.8700 Bleed None Page # 1 Project Mgr Meredith x239 Inks Fonts Notes Neutraface Display (Titling), Adobe Garamond (Regular, Italic, Semibold, Bold), TheSans (B5 Plain, B6 SemiBold, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black Images NYP_RED_Texture_LG_XL_Gradient_NP_SNAP.psd (CMYK; 1123 ppi; 26.7%), 1016421_Roxanne_Scully_ Phase2_1052_SNAP_r2a.tif (CMYK; 512 ppi; 58.5%), NYP_Amazing_BoxOnly_4C_WhiteOutline.eps (32.93%), NYPH_h_KO_4C.eps (41.87%), COL_NYPstacked_CoBrand_2018_Hz_KO.eps (31.26%) Round: FINAL 12 October 30 - November 5, 2018 The Northern Westchester Examiner Election 2018 94th State Assembly District Incumbent Byrne Looks to Fend Off Challenge from Gashi By David Propper members in the Assembly, Byrne didn’t First-term lawmaker Kevin Byrne, a shy away from the label. He said he was Republican, is looking to keep his seat proud to be someone that believed in less in the NYS Assembly against Democrat government and taxes while protecting and first-time candidate Vedat Gashi. everyone’s constitutional freedoms. The 94th district represents parts of up- “I’ve worked hard every single day,” per Westchester and Putnam counties. Byrne said. “I hope I’ve earned their vote based on my record and performance.” Kevin Byrne In his first term in office, Kevin Byrne Vedat Gashi believes he’s been able to pass legislation Knowing that in 2018 extremes can be and support policies that have improved the loudest, Vedat Gashi believes there is the lives of many residents in his district. still a base of voters that wants to address Introducing eight laws that have now ‘When I first ran, I said I problems directly in a serious manner. ‘I think we’re ready for been enacted is among the most for a wanted to lead the charge Wanting to see taxes as low as possi- some results, I think we’re freshman lawmaker in New York, Byrne for change to fight for a ble while still investing in schools and ready for serious answers said. infrastructure, Gashi, who is running for He said he’s supported programs and more affordable New York. NYS assembly as a Democrat, wants to to questions we have. I’m legislation that has helped veterans and I believe I have done that.’ represent to the entire community in the running to do that.’ first responders. One of those pieces of 94th district. legislation was offering cancer cover- –Kevin Byrne Gashi has shown support for progres- –Vedat Gashi age to volunteer firefighters, Byrne said, sive legislation that he thinks would bet- sess firearms.) voting in the state, calling the low voter which was already offered to professional ter New York while arguing his opponent “If you just take their property and turnout in New York “reprehensible.” He firemen. He also helped name a roadway does not own up to certain votes regard- you don’t address the needs of the indi- said creating further hurdles, instead of after a fallen serviceman, Clayton - Car ing the local and state deduction and gun vidual there’s a real danger of escalating opening up access, would discourage penter, who lived in Yorktown and grad- control measures. When discussing the the situation,” Byrne said of the Red Flag people from voting. uated from Lakeland High School. Byrne Red Flag Bill meant to take guns away proposal. Locally, Gashi wants to see the proper voted to stop patrons from using vape from mentally troubled and potentially He said by turning the state’s health- amount of funding for school systems products in different establishments, in dangerous folks, Gashi, who is a gun care into a single-payer system, it could and roads. which he was one of the few Republicans owner, said he believes it is sensible leg- ration care and delay medical help for He stressed his willingness to engage to support that measure. islation and if a person is unstable, they those that need it. The costs are also too and talk with the other side to reach “When I first ran, I said I wanted to should not have access to a firearm. high, Byrne said. He called it “danger- compromises and solutions. Gashi, who lead the charge for change to fight for As for the New York Health Act, Gashi ous” legislation where quality and access is an attorney that works and lives in a more affordable New York. I believe I said studies show the state would save to care that would go down. Yorktown, is involved in the local Ro- have done that,” Byrne said. “billions” of dollars if New York became Byrne doesn’t support early voting be- tary Club and activities at his children’s While Byrne’s opponent voiced sup- a single-payer system. He noted oppo- cause of the unfunded mandates coun- schools. port for the Red Flag Bill and the New nents of the bill have “scared mongered” ties would be force to carry, but does “I think I’m a hard worker, I care about York Health Act, Byrne defended op- it with regards to the costs and other fac- want to pass a “no-excuse” absentee bal- the district,” Gashi said. “I’m running be- posing both measures. He said the Red tors. When growing up, his sister broke lot so a person can vote early that way. cause I’m fed up with empty rhetoric and Flag Bill would take a person’s gun, but both of her ankles and without insurance Within his district, Byrne advocated pretending that they’re doing something not provide mental health or other serv- at the time, the cost were more than his to get part of Route 6 paved, for positive about the problems we face when they’re ices to the person who lost their weapon. family’s savings, making healthcare per- train control implementation, and to get only having these task force meetings. (He did note he supports a ban of bump sonal for Gashi. better services from power companies in I think we’re ready for some results, I stocks, which allows a rifle to function “People are scared by their rising light of major storms. think we’re ready for serious answers to as a fully automatic firearm and doesn’t healthcare costs,” Gashi said. When asked about his opponent point- questions we have. I’m running to do want convicted domestic abusers to pos- Gashi said he would like to see early ing out he’s one of the most conservative that.”

Ken grew up in the area, and is considered a retirement expert. He appears regularly as a guest on Fox Business, and CNBC Ken’s market report can be heard every weekday at 8:25am 100.7 WHUD, and hosts A GPS for your retirement Sundays at 6am. Ken’s book sells for $17.99 on Barnes and Noble, and Amazon

But for a limited time you can get his book for FREE … Call our o ce at 845-371-0101, or Email Gina at [email protected] Or go to our web site: mahoneygps.com and on the bottom request the book www.TheExaminerNews.com October 30 - November 5, 2018 13 Election 2018 Ossining Mayor Incumbent Gearity, Trustee Herrera Square Off for Second Time By Rick Pezzullo “Next week, voters in Ossining will “ETPA is about giving Ossining resi- With 47% of Ossining residents not Two-term incumbent Mayor Victoria decide whether I will serve as Mayor for dents freedom to stay,” Herrera said. “I having English as their first language, Gearity and Trustee Omar Herrera will a third term. I am committed to moving freely admit that ETPA is not a perfect Herrera, who speaks Spanish fluently, be squaring off for the sec- our village forward, toward solution by any means. We believes he will be better able ond time in two months on greater prosperity for eve- need to do more, much more, to communicate with constit- November 6 for the mayoral ryone. While my opponent to ensure that Ossining re- uents than Gearity. seat in the Village of Ossin- agrees with many of my posi- mains a great and affordable “Ossining is a very special ing, which carries with it an tions, we do have differences place to live. But I know that place and the biggest chal- annual salary of $15,000. on several major issues,” ETPA is one important step in lenge we have is finding a way Gearity defeated Herrera in Gearity said. “My vision for the path to creating the stable to know we are really reach- September in a Democratic Ossining is one of positive Ossining that we will all bene- ing them on a level they can primary but Herrera opted to Victoria Gearity change. I want to work with fit from. ETPA will give some Omar Herrera understand,” Herrera said. continue his quest to unseat residents and community of our current residents the “This campaign has been all Gearity by running on the partners to shape a vision for freedom to stay here in the about reaching groups that Working Families line. who this village will be in the next five, community that they love. That’s never a aren’t always reached out to. We need to “I decided to take on the incumbent 10 and 20 years. Our success as a com- bad thing.” reach people beyond political parties.” mayor because my time as both a Vil- munity comes from our collaboration “The intentions of this program are “Though my opponent often men- lage Trustee and as a Village resident has and willingness to work together for the good for Ossining—keeping the village tions often mentions language access, shown me that Ossining is a fractured future of Ossining.” affordable and protecting tenants. Un- it was my campaign that arranged with community that needs to be unified,” One clear difference between Gear- fortunately, in practice, ETPA has too the League of Women Voters to have a Herrera has stated. “We can’t say we are ity and Herrera was their positions on many unintended consequences that will translator and headsets present for Span- united until we realize and discuss what the Emergency Tenant Protection Act be detrimental for the majority of Ossin- ish speaking residents at last week’s Can- divides us. Not everyone in the village (ETPA). Herrera, along with Deputy ing residents—homeowners, small busi- didates Forum,” Gearity said. “Improv- is being heard or respected, and I’m un- Mayor John Codman III and Trustee nesses and tenants alike,” Gearity said. ing communications has been a priority comfortable with that. Just because I be- Quantel Bazemore, supported the adop- “ It also undermines the progress we’ve throughout my administration, and the long to the same political party as the in- tion of EPTA in the village a few months been making on upgrading substandard new website we proudly launched this cumbent, that doesn’t mean that we have ago, while Gearity and Trustee Rika Lev- housing—which is one of our greatest winter includes language access for eve- the same goals or vision.” in opposed the measure. housing challenges.” Continued on page 16

Find out how at our Open House Saturday, November 10 or 17 at 10 a.m. Visit vaughn.edu/register

ENGINEERING | TECHNOLOGY | MANAGEMENT | AVIATION

* For eligible full-time students. See full details at vaughn.edu. 14 October 30 - November 5, 2018 The Northern Westchester Examiner Election 2018 95th State Assembly District: Sandra Galef takes on Lawrence Chiulli By Rick Pezzullo get new eyes on things.” to non-profits that employ their relatives, the Indian Point nuclear plants property Voters who go to the polls on Novem- The 95th Assembly District covers the among other proposals. in Buchanan, where operation is set to ber 6 will see a sharp contrast in the race City of Peekskill, Town of In addition, Galef has introduced 13 cease in 2021. for the 95th State Assembly Cortlandt, Town and Vil- election reform bills to promote trans- “The people that live in that area are District between incumbent lage of Ossining and parts parency and encourage going to be affected,” he said Sandra Galef and challenger of Putnam County, includ- more people to vote, such during a forum at the Ossi- Lawrence Chiulli beyond ing Cold Spring and Philip- as early voting and same day ning Library. “When people their political affiliations. stown. registration. are moving out of Buchanan Galef, 78, who is a Demo- A longtime Ossining resi- Chiulli lives in Cortlandt and Verplanck they’re going crat, has served in the As- dent, Galef has been a lead- and is a member of the to want to move here.” sembly since 1993. Prior ing advocate for legislative Army National Guard. He Galef said she and Sena- to that, the former school reform in Albany as well as supports term limits and tor David Carlucci (D/New teacher served 13 years as being heavily involved in believes election reform is City) were able to secure a Westchester County Leg- matters pertaining to educa- needed to protect the proc- $800,000 in Foundation islator. tion, taxes, energy, consum- ess. Aid for the Ossining School Sandra Galef Chiulli, 21, who is a Re- er issues, health, and senior “I don’t want anything to District, but acknowledged publican, is a Croton High citizens. be rigged in any way or be Lawrence Chiulli the district was still owed School graduate currently Another major focus of manipulated,” he said. “I about $14 million. “Foun- attending Westchester Community Col- Galef has been ethics reform. She cur- definitely support election dation Aid is a really big is- lege. This is his first attempt at elected rently has 14 separate bills pending as reform so that we get messages out to sue in Ossining and Peekskill,” she said. office. part of a package that calls for banning voters.” “Hopefully we’ll have more success next “I think experience really does matter,” large campaign donors from securing He said he also “wholeheartedly” year.” Galef said. “We sometimes have 15,000 state contracts; enacting term limits for agrees with ethics reform, commenting, Meanwhile, Galef said she prides her- bills before us. I’ve been there as a full- the Assembly speaker and Senate presi- “We are elected officials and we should self in keeping constituents informed time elected official.” dent; prohibiting political consultants be held to a higher standard.” through town meetings and forums, “My running is nothing against my op- from lobbying lawmakers; and prevent- One issue Chiulli would like to focus newsletters and a cable television pro- ponent,” Chiulli said. “I think we need to ing legislators from giving state money on is creating a plan for the future of gram.

4th Annual YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US AT The Educated Palate North 2018: October 19th●November 30th●December 21st 2019: January 18th●February 15th●March 22nd●April 26th at 11:45 a.m. Free Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings for Seniors ,Veterans and Westchester families in need Tilly Foster Farm 100 Route 312, The Lodge, Bldg. 8 Tuesday, November 20, 5:30 - 8:30 pm Brewster, NY 10509 at DoubleTree by Hilton, Tarrytown 455 South Broadway, Tarrytown Our Culinary Staff and Students For more information please write Are Preparing A

[email protected] DONATE A TURKEY ! Farm to Table

You may drop off turkeys from November 1 thru November 20 $15 per plate Themed Luncheon Between 8 am and 10 pm at the Landmark Diner

(265 S. Highland Ave. Ossining, NY) **Reservations will only be taken 30 days in advance .** For reservations or further information, please contact Please Support Our Sponsors Dawn Michetti at (914)248-2210 or [email protected]. Special Thanks To KATHLEEN HARRIS ENOCH BRADY, Attorney at law MARK EDWARD GOLDBERG, Attorney at law Hon. SANDY GALEF, N.Y.S. Assembly ELMSFORD, NY ELMSFORD, NY

COFFEY FUNERAL HOME

to recommend families or to donate, contact www.gullottahouse.org www.TheExaminerNews.com October 30 - November 5, 2018 15 Election 2018 Maloney Looks to Keep 18th District Blue in Congress By David Propper able Care Act. He said pre-existing need to his website. by O’Donnell in a press release earlier this Three-term Congressman Sean Patrick be protected, warning Republicans would year. Maloney faces Orange County Legislator roll that protection back. James O’Donnell O’Donnell said he wants to protect pre- James O’Donnell for the 18th “We need more competition,” Serving on the Orange County Legisla- existing conditions and make health insur- congressional seat. Maloney is a Maloney said during the inter- ture, James O’Donnell, a Republican, is run- ance more competitive by allowing compa- Cold Spring resident. view regarding healthcare. ning for Congress to be an ally of President nies to offer insurance across state lines. He also believes in a women’s Donald Trump. He also wants to protect So- Sean Patrick Maloney right to an abortion, noting the Voicing support for Trump, cial Security and Medicare for After a failed attempt to nab new conservative majority in O’Donnell warns that if Demo- seniors so they can stay in the the Democratic nomination for the Supreme Court could put a crats take over the House of area, according to his website. New York Attorney General, women’s choice at risk Representatives, progress could O’Donnell said he will never Sean Patrick Maloney is run- Sean Patrick Maloney When discussing the drug be stalled for Trump’s agenda. vote to allow a late-term abor- ning for re-election to maintain epidemic, Maloney touted on In an interview with Lohud, tion, calling it homicide in a de- his 18th Congressional seat. his website supporting legisla- O’Donnell said Trump has done bate earlier this month. He also Maloney, a Democrat, has stressed his tion to prevent doctors from over prescrib- a “great thing” with the new tax noted his district needs to pro- James O’Donnell bipartisan approach, even in the age of Re- ing opiates and providing parents with the bill. If the House goes to the duce more high paying jobs, es- publican President Donald Trump. resources to prevent addiction or find treat- Democrats, O’Donnell warned pecially in Orange and Putnam “I view it as my job to work with him ment for their children. there would be talk of impeachment of counties. where I can to get results for the people I When addressing his run for AG, Maloney Trump, rather than working on further tax In order to end corruption, O’Donnell, represent,” Maloney said during a vide- argued he has shown his commitment to the cuts. But O’Donnell agreed with Maloney who worked in a leadership position with otaped interview with Lohud. He noted he 18th district by the work he’s done grappling the property tax deduction limit wasn’t high the State Police, believes in term limits and passed 31 bills since he joined Congress with large and small problems. enough and would fight to raise that limit. strengthening laws to prosecute corrupt six years ago. He said he does stand up Maloney, who worked in the Bill Clinton “You’re going to have impeachment, politicians, according to his website. to Trump when he pushes for racist and administration, beat Republican Nan Hay- you’re going to have open borders,” O’Donnell has dinged Maloney over his homophobic policies. worth twice and beat Republican Phil Oliva O’Donnell said. run for attorney general, arguing his heart He told Lohud he is against the newly en- last election cycle. According to his website, O’Donnell isn’t in serving Congress. acted tax law because it is limiting the state “I’m focused on getting results for my wants to further cut taxes, streamline regu- “Sean Maloney made clear that the peo- property tax deduction to $10,000 and also neighbors in the Hudson Valley – despite lations and support trade deals are fair and ple of the 18th Congressional District were creating a bigger national deficit. the gridlock and dysfunction down in free. The new NAFTA deal worked out by his last priority,” O’Donnell said the night Maloney is against repealing the Afford- Washington,” Maloney said, according to the Trump administration was applauded Maloney lost his AG’s bid. 16 October 30 - November 5, 2018 The Northern Westchester Examiner Ossining Mayoral Candidates Spar Over Lost State Grant Continued from page 1 the grant process. torium is reason for our not getting a ing at all income levels, with a crowded publicly calling for a moratorium as a top “This raises many questions: the may- $10 million grant is nothing more than school system.” priority in his vision for the future, the or’s communications with the state and political grandstanding in an election “The good news is, we are now refocus- Village lost any chance of being awarded how it does not reflect the majority of year,” said Ossining Deputy Mayor John ing our efforts on comprehensive plan- the DRI for 2018,” she stated. the board,” Herrera said. “We are going Codman III, who is supporting Herrera’s ning. While the $10M DRI grant would Ossining has applied for the grant all to have to monitor and be directly in- candidacy. “The mayor is taking the easy expand our capabilities and resources three years it has been available and has volved with all future conversations and way out by blaming her opponent rather for economic development planning, we been a finalist twice. debriefs with the REDC council and state than owning the fact that she is ‘the cur- have a strong foundation to build on—so “New Rochelle didn’t beat us because executive agencies.” rent political climate.’” long as we have leadership that is com- our submission wasn’t good enough. Herrera explained he requested a dis- Herrera, Codman and Trustee Quan- mitted to smart growth driven by com- They beat us because they have dem- cussion on a prospective moratorium af- tel Bazemore are calling on the village munity priorities,” she stated. onstrated a commitment and a capac- ter receiving feedback from current and manager to send a letter to the governor’s “It is time to work with all our com- ity for economic development,” Gearity former school board members, as well office and MidHudson Regional Director munity partners to establish a vision for stated. as many residents and property owners, Meghan Taylor requesting clarification if who Ossining will be in the next five, 10 Herrera, who lost to Gearity in a Dem- who were concerned with the village’s Gearity’s statements on Ossining falling and 20 years. Ossining working together ocratic primary and is trying to beat the ability to handle more development and short are accurate. is how we are all successful. In just a few two-term mayor running on the Work- the impact more residents would have on Gearity stated a challenge for Ossin- weeks, we will know the outcome of the ing Families line, called Gearity’s state- the school system. ing officials is “to consider is how do we election. The voters will determine our ments “slanderous and false” and ac- “To say that the discussion of a mora- balance our desire for high quality hous- path forward,” she concluded cused her of attempting to “politicize” Peter Harckham Letters to the Editor Continued from page 10 scheduled 2021 closure, a move made Senator Murphy Engages in one-year period when victims of any age by Entergy and other operators because could file suit, a crucial component of the nuclear power is unprofitable. He said law, Harckham said. he would press for a dedicated cessation Unfair Campaign Practices “All of these organizations have been fund for Cortlandt and the other entities To the Editor: mentally ill and those convicted of domestic documented to have been aware of pred- hurt economically by the plant’s closure. On October 21, the nonpartisan violence from having guns, and ban bump atory behavior and not done anything Harckham favors a get-tough policy Westchester County Fair Campaign stocks (which are used to convert semi- because they were concerned about the with the utilities, particularly NYSEG, to Practices Committee upheld four complaints automatic weapons to automatic ones). bottom line,” Harckham said. “This is ab- build a more resilient grid and communi- by Democrat Pete Harckham, Murphy’s Also, New York has one of the most horrent and justice for victims has to be cations for severe weather. If neither the opponent in the upcoming election for NYS restrictive statutes of all states concerning the driving factor of this legislation.” Public Service Commission nor legislation Senate. In every case the committee found the time limits within which criminal and Harckham said Murphy has failed can’t accomplish that, then threatening loss Murphy’s contentions against Harckham civil litigation based on child sexual abuse to come to grips with Indian Point’s of license would have to be considered. to be “misleading” and “unsubstantiated,” can be initiated. Murphy opposes legislation a “knowing mischaracterization,” or to extend these time periods. demonstrably “false.” Lastly, New York is repeatedly in the Murphy’s reason for engaging in false and lowest 20% of states in voter participation, Terrence Murphy misleading attacks seems obvious: to divert but the Republican-controlled Senate has Continued from page 11 Murphy voted against renaming the attention from his positions on key issues blocked measures, such as early voting, compromise somewhere.” Tappan Zee Bridge and supports term that divide Murphy from his constituents. designed to increase voting. Instead, The legislation would extend statutes limits (no more than three terms). He For instance, Roe v. Wade is under Murphy has sponsored voter ID legislation, of limitations for sex abuse cases by al- also made no apologies for posing for threat from President Trump’s refashioned which has been used elsewhere to suppress lowing victims to file suit up to 28 years a photo with President Donald Trump Supreme Court. Consistent with the voting by African American citizens. old and increase the maximum age for when Trump was a candidate. It’s a pho- views of the overwhelming majority of Please reject both Murphy’s views on a victim to file suit from 23 to 28. Civil to Murphy’s Democratic opponent, Peter New Yorkers, the Democratic-controlled these issues and his unfair campaign suits could be filed until the victim is 50 Harckham, has widely circulated. Assembly passed a bill to make Roe the law practices by voting for Pete Harckham for years old. “Do I think he’s (Trump) doing a good of New York in case Roe is overturned, but NY Senate. “Every victim deserves some form of job on policy” Absolutely,” Murphy said. Murphy opposes a woman’s right to choose, Jonathan Kratter justice,” Murphy said. “Should some- “On politics? He should probably learn and the Republican-controlled Senate never thing be done? Absolutely. 100%.” to shut up.” voted on the bill. Similarly, Murphy, who has a 93% NRA approval rating, has introduced legislation to repeal the SAFE Act, gun control legislation Ossining Mayor Race enacted in 2013 with strong bi-partisan support. He opposes additional legislation Continued from page 13 “Ossining is at a stepping stone to take a Dan Maguire to enhance background checks, prevent the ryone.” step back of who we are” under Gearity Nuisance Gearity said, under her leadership, and believes he would be a better leader the village has achieved a 0% tax rate in- “who will work with all people and listen Wildlife Service crease for two successive years. “I have a to all people.” Small Humane Removal & Relocation deep understanding of the budget, while Meanwhile, in the race for two seats on Specializing in Coyote Removal my opponent has never even voted on a the Board of Trustees, Democrats Levin budget,” she said. and Manuel Quezada are running unop- News N.Y.S.D.E.C. Certified & Licensed She also believes “there is an energy in posed after Working Families candidate N.W.C.O. Insured Ossining” because “Ossining is moving David Kezafrika withdrew from the race (914) 271-4680 in a positive direction.” last week. Codman chose not to run for is BIG Cell: (914) 610-1025 Herrera, who has called for a morato- reelection after not being endorsed by www.TraprDan.com rium on development in the village, feels the Democratic Committee. News