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May 14, 2021 | Vol. 9, Number 17 | www.harrisonreview.com
Harrison Dems announce mayor, council slate
Lucky 13 Nell Shapiro controls the ball during Harrison’s May 10 game against Rye Neck. The Huskies blanked the Panthers, winning 13-0. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith
Bowman, Latimer celebrate bringing federal funds to county U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer on Wednesday celebrated the conclusion of this year’s outreach process for federal appropriations requests, which resulted in Bowman submitting more than $300 billion in total federal funding requests on behalf of constituents in NY-16. “I’m grateful to County Executive Latimer and representatives of Westchester who made this such a successful outreach process,” Bowman said. “Our goal is to show our constituents what can happen when government works for them—and this appropriations season, which resulted in hundreds of proposals for funding to go directly to the district, is an example of what true cross-collaboration in the community looks like.”
“Working with all levels of government to provide ample resources for the people of Westchester is a hallmark of my administration that nets results that impact the daily lives of the people of our County. I am proud to work with Congressman Bowman during this vital timeframe to advocate for these game changing projects that would advance the quality of life in our community,” Latimer said. The requests Bowman submitted included increased funding for childcare, community development, public schools, firefighters, Medicare, medical research, refugee resettlement and environmental remediation, and many of the requests would benefit Westchester residents directly, including: Increased funding for the
Community Development Block Grant program ($4.2 billion), which supports important community and economic development initiatives across the county, a request which came directly from Westchester County government. Increased funding for essential federal food security programs to support Westchester families struggling with food access during the pandemic, including increasing funding for SNAP, WIC and the school breakfast program. Community project funding requests to support local initiatives in Westchester County aimed at closing the educational achievement gap in New Rochelle, enhancing Telehealth services for seniors, addressing sewage issues in Mount Vernon, rehabilitating a
senior center in Mamaroneck and affordable housing in Yonkers, and closing disparities in swim access. The House Appropriations and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees will be meeting over the next several months to determine which requests ultimately receive funding. For the first time this year, members of Congress had the opportunity to submit 10 Community Project Funding requests to provide direct support to nonprofits and local entities in the district. In addition, Bowman submitted a total of seven Member Designated Projects requests that cover a range of transportation priorities including pedestrian safety for schoolchildren, infrastructure upgrades, and clean transportation projects. (Submitted)
The Harrison Democratic Committee is excited to announce its endorsement of the Moving Harrison Forward team for election this November—Frank Gordon for mayor, and Rachel Berkey and Adam Weiner for town board—according to Frank Corvino, the Committee’s chairman. “These individuals bring a progressive, transparent and responsible approach to town government,” Corvino said. “Harrison town government is at an inflection point. After a decade of leadership by the same administration, residents want a fresh start. The integrity, experience and backgrounds of the Moving Harrison Forward team are without peer. Residents can look forward to leadership that puts their interests first.” In a joint statement, Gordon, Berkey and Weiner said, “We are running to return the focus of town government back to the residents of Harrison. We will work tirelessly to deliver what every resident expects and deserves— the highest level of service, and fair and equitable treatment.”
The Moving Harrison Forward team will run on the Democratic and Working Families parties lines. Harrison town government is at a turning point. A decade of leadership by the current administration is coming to an end. We believe residents yearn for a different kind of government, one in which power is shared widely, rather than confined to a few. Moving Harrison Forward intends to return local government to its roots, as a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Real estate development has been a welcome economic driver for our town but has strained our infrastructure and threatened our community’s character. The effects of overbuilding on, for example, traffic, parking and our schools must be addressed urgently. Our tax burden is oppressive and has caused many residents to flee. We will prioritize alternative funding sources to the maximum extent, such as grants from public and private sources. DEMS continued on page 8
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