www.TheExaminerNews.com October 30 - November 5, 2018 3 ELECTION 2018 Buchwald Looks to Make a Difference in Fourth Assembly Term By Martin Wilbur and remove New York from the list of 12 threat to themselves and others and safe Before he was elected to the state states that does not allow for some form of storage laws, among the steps that the Assembly in 2012, David Buchwald was early voting. Assembly passed last session but didn’t a practicing tax attorney. He likely never Buchwald is in favor of a mandate come up for a vote in the Senate. thought it would come in as handy as it relief law, one of a minority of Assembly “What’s clear is that the Republican did this year. members to support such a measure. Senate on a host of issues would rather He was part of a group of lawmakers While Buchwald said he’s worked with stifle the debate than bring forward topic during this year’s session that crafted his district’s municipalities when local areas that they know a vast majority of bipartisan legislation designed to help officials need legislation from the state New Yorkers are on the other side from New York taxpayers facing a much steeper such as for implementation of a hotel tax, them,” Buchwald said. federal tax bill because of the loss of the the state must do its share to reduce the Despite recent changes pledged by Con state and local income tax deduction burden on taxpayers, he said. Edison representatives, the assemblyman above $10,000. The largest portion of a property said when the next major storm hits he The legislation, which allows taxpayers taxpayer’s bill is schools and finding a lacks confidence that the utilities will be to make their payment a charitable David Buchwald more equitable formula for the Regional as prepared as they should. contribution so it can be tax deductible, Cost Index for Westchester and other However, ongoing public scrutiny was approved although the IRS has issued When it comes to ethics reform, lower Hudson Valley counties is critical, of their performance has been intense, proposed regulations that would nullify Buchwald, a Democrat, said there is still Buchwald said. he said. Buchwald, along with County the attempt. much more work to be done to regain the “You can update the formula that Executive George Latimer, organized “I know there are more opportunities public’s trust in Albany. Closing the LLC doesn’t hurt other parts of your region but officials from different levels of and I know I’m making a difference in loophole to limit exorbitant campaign does recognize the injustice to the lower government to write a 48-page report that Albany,” said Buchwald, 40, a former contributions would be one step, he Hudson Valley,” he said. makes specific recommendations. White Plains councilman. said. If there can be contribution limits Buchwald said he was proud that the He said the issue is too important for Perhaps Buchwald’s most notable for corporations – about $5,000 – in first vote he cast as an Assembly member public health and safety reasons and the accomplishment was his pension state races, then exploiting the loophole in January 2013 was to support the region’s economy. forfeiture bill. The measure now allows shouldn’t be allowed, he said. SAFE Act, the strongest gun measure “There’s not enough redundancy in the a judge to strip a state public official’s “I’m a believer in a political system in the country. It instituted universal system, there’s not enough manpower pension if he or she is found to have that is more focused on people in New background checks and banned assault to address what now are predictable committed a felony related to their York State,” Buchwald said. “It’s not just a weapons, among other restrictions. consequences of intense storms, nor is job. A constitutional amendment was matter of reform, it’s also making it easier Buchwald wants to see passage of the there a communications plan in place overwhelmingly approved by voters last to vote in New York State.” red flag bill that would remove firearms that allows people to believe what they’re November. 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Hartsdale Ave. in close proximity to a vision statement for possible future forward, including widening East and “Following the Hartsdale 4 Corners Central Ave. development. West Hartsdale Avenues to implement Study, technical analysis regarding traffic/ “Owning these two properties, which Called the Hartsdale 4 Corners Study, new turning lanes for better traffic parking/stormwater, etc., will inform are within the 4 Corners Study Area, the report identifies the area’s challenges flow and incorporating better sidewalk future rezoning efforts. To date, residents puts the Town in a great position to work including traffic, lack of parking, connections, supporting the development have made comments on improving 4 collaboratively with NYS DOT and state stormwater management problems of attractive and appropriately scaled Corners and these comments continue lawmakers to study the possibility of resulting in flooding, and building mixed-use buildings with structured to assist Town planning. Additional widening the avenue, creating a turning vacancies. parking, and incorporating green spaces neighborhood outreach and future public lane that could reduce rush hour traffic The vision coming out of the and public pocket parks and plazas into hearings will take place,” Feiner said in an congestion. The two properties contain research indicates that redevelopment any new development. email. homes in locations that preclude the construction of sidewalks and a turning lane along West Hartsdale Avenue,” Feiner said. Buchwald Looks to Make a Difference in Fourth Assembly Term continued from page 3 hearing,” Buchwald said. “Con Ed and NYSEG have gotten the TAKE AN ADDITIONAL message loud and clear,” he continued. “They just can’t run out the clock on this. $500 OFF We’re going to continue to hold their feet to the fire.” WITH THIS AD!* Buchwald said he’s enjoyed his tenure in the Assembly and takes his service to YEAR, MAKE, MODEL the public very seriously. 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The law vetting laws for gun owners, more robust his first bid for public office in the race for holds developers and contractors liable databases, safety courses and aggressively 93rd Assembly District. for accidents on their sites, even if the address mental illness issues. He plans to use his extensive injury is caused by worker negligence. “You have legislation that is really background as a veteran, law enforcement He also noted the need for welfare borderline ineffective that comes from a official, first responder and educator to system improvements that would more good place, but makes felons out of people help his district and New York.