Here’s the latest Executive Order setting Village Elections for September 15, school board and budget elections to be held June 9 by mail, and providing for suspension of procurement requirements regarding absentee ballot applications by mail.

Remember there is a Democratic Primary on June 23 for Congress, District Attorney and in some parts of the County for NYS Assembly Member. Vote in person on June 23 or in person at early voting locations starting 6/13 or be absentee ballot IF you apply for one by reason of “temporary illness.” ... See more

C’mon New York! Fill out the Census!!!!

New York's state and local leaders prepped for the 2020 census. Then the coronavirus hit.

Have you completed the #2020Census?

The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the importance of responding to the 2020 Census and the importance of census data. That’s because your response helps shape decisions about how billions of dollars in federal funds flow into communities each year for the next 10 years for critical services such as health care clinics, hospitals, emergency services like EMTs and fire departments. Emergency situations like COVID-19 illustrate just how important it is to respond to the census. So please complete the 2020 Census today at 2020Census.gov. Make sure you and your family are counted! ... See more

Thank you George and David!

Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Assemblyman David Buchwald host Facebook LIVE discussion on the State Legislature and the Covid-19 pandemic


In continuance of his video discussions with various leaders throughout Westchester during the Covid-19 pandemic, County Executive George Latimer will host a Facebook Live conversation with New York State Assemblyman David Buchwald. Buchwald is the Assemblyman representing Bedford, Harrison, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, New Castle, North Castle, North Salem, Pound Ridge and White Plains at the State Capitol in Albany. ... See more

“Here in New York we pay $220 billion more in to the federal government than we get back. Senator McConnell’s state of KY takes $150 billion more than it pays in. Tell me Senator, if we declare bankruptcy like you ask, who’s going to pay your bills next year?” -Gov. Andrew Cuomo ... See more

FYI - this is older info but for those who missed it:

ABSENTEE VOTING IN THE JUNE 23 PRIMARY: An Executive Order issued recently by the Governor makes it possible for anyone eligible to vote in the June 23rd Democratic Primary by mail-in absentee ballot, so as not to be required to go physically to a polling site. This is a big change from the normally applicable law, which limits absentee voting to only a few situations, including permanent or temporary disability or illness, or a planned absence from the county on the day of the election. Under the Executive Order, concern about catching the coronavirus is deemed a "temporary illness" for purposes of the June 23rd primary. To obtain an application for an absentee ballot for the primary, click on one of these links:
· Download Absentee Ballot Application ABSENTEE VOTING IN THE JUNE 23 PRIMARY: An Executive Order issued recently by the Governor makes it possible for anyone eligible to vote in the June 23rd Democratic Primary by mail-in absentee ballot, so as not to be required to go physically to a polling site. This is a big change from the normally applicable law, which limits absentee voting to only a few situations, including permanent or temporary disability or illness, or a planned absence from the county on the day of the election. Under the Executive Order, concern about catching the coronavirus is deemed a "temporary illness" for purposes of the June 23rd primary. To obtain an application for an absentee ballot for the primary, click on one of these links:
· Download Absentee Ballot Application (English)
· Descargue la Solicitud para Voto en Ausencia (Español)

Then print out the application, fill it out carefully and sign it. Then submit the application (1) by mail, addressed to Westchester County Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601; (2) by e-mail to boe-westabsentee@westchestergov.com; by faxing it to either (914) 995-7753 or (914) 995-3190; or (4) by delivering it to the Board of Elections at 25 Quarropas Street. Because the Board of Elections is likely to receive an enormous number of applications this year, I strongly suggest that you apply very soon. In -person voting will still be held. In addition to voting at our local polling places on primary day, June 23, from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m., there will be early voting each day from Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21. (English)
· Descargue la Solicitud para Voto en Ausencia (Español) ... See more

Route 9A Paving Update in the hamlet of Montrose - details from NYS DOT for next week (April 26-30) and following week (May 3-7):
* Nightwork Sunday to Thursday 8pm-6am
* ADA ramps and sidewalk work will begin. Survey work will continue. Rail & gutter cleaning will begin. One lane will always be open — alternating traffic with flaggers will be utilized.
(All work is weather dependent and will shift accordingly.)
[NYS began prep work on March 29 and is continuing with this State project during the NY PAUSE — we expect milling and paving to come soon] ... See more

Breaking election news: Governor Cuomo plans to issue an executive order sending ballots to all eligible voters in New York state for the upcoming election. In other words, if you're an eligible Democrat in Westchester, you'll receive your ballot in the mail and will be able to vote in the June 23rd Primary Election.

If you've already sent in your absentee ballot application, great! You'll still get your ballot in the mail. If you haven't had the chance to send yours in, you'll no longer have to take that step to vote absentee. The bottom line: ... See more

News you can use from Westchester County Economic Development office:

NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LAUNCHES NEW STREAMLINED APPLICATION FOR NEW YORKERS TO APPLY FOR PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE WITHOUT HAVING TO FIRST APPLY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) today announced the launch of a new application for New Yorkers to apply for traditional Unemployment Insurance or the new COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. This one-stop-shop for unemployment benefits will connect New Yorkers with the benefits they deserve faster, without requiring them to call the Department of Labor.

Prior to today, due to cumbersome federal guidelines, New Yorkers were required to apply for regular Unemployment Insurance and be rejected before applying for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. With this new application, which aligns with updated federal policy, New Yorkers will be able to simply fill out one form to get the correct benefits.

In conjunction with this morning's rollout of the improved application, DOL has been deploying over 3,100 representatives solely dedicated to answering unemployment benefit needs seven days a week. This is up from 400 who previously manned the DOL call center prior to the pandemic.

Since the COVID-19 crisis began, DOL has paid approximately $2.2 billion in Unemployment Insurance benefits to 1.1 million New Yorkers. The application call backlog prior to April 8 has been reduced to 4,305 from 275,000.

The updated unemployment benefits application system will determine which unemployment program — unemployment insurance or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance — New Yorkers should apply for and then prompt them to answer a specific set of questions. The application builds on the new online system the department rolled out on Friday, April 10th, in partnership with the State Office of Information Technology Services and Google Cloud, to help manage the exponential and unprecedented increase in new claims resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, which was included in the Federal CARES Act, provides unemployment benefits for individuals who are ineligible for traditional unemployment insurance. Examples of those covered by PUA include:

Self-employed New Yorkers;
Independent contractors;
New Yorkers who worked for an app-based company (i.e. "gig workers")
Farmers;
Those diagnosed with COVID-19 or who have COVD-19 symptoms and are seeking a diagnosis;
Those living with a household member who has been diagnosed with COVID-19;
Those providing care for a family or household member diagnosed with COVID-19;
A primary caregiver for a child unable to attend school or another facility due to COVID-19;
Those unable to reach their place of employment due to an imposed quarantine or because they have been advised by a medical provider to self-quarantine due to COVID-19;
Those scheduled to commence new employment that cannot reach their workplace as a direct result of COVID-19;
Those who became a major breadwinner because the head of their household died from COVID-19;
Those who quit their job as a direct result of COVID-19;
Those whose place of employment closed as a direct result of COVID-19;
Those with insufficient work history and affected by COVID-19; and
New Yorkers otherwise not qualified for regular or extended UI benefits and affected by COVID-19. ... See more

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