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WHITE PLAINS, NY -- (November 20, 2023) – Today, William O. Wagstaff III, a respected attorney, proven civil rights advocate, steadfast social justice champion, and lifelong Democrat, announced his candidacy for Westchester County District Attorney. “Westchester needs a District Attorney who will prioritize protecting our communities and standing up for victims, while at the same time recognizing that our system does not always lead to just outcomes. I bring a unique background and perspective that I believe would make me the kind of District Attorney that Westchester needs at this moment,” says William Wagstaff, who would become Westchester’s first Black DA. William’s life experiences and journey to this point are unlike any candidate in the history of the Westchester District Attorney’s office. Wagstaff has handled some of the area’s highestprofile civil rights cases; among his cases are lawsuits against the City of Poughkeepsie Police for using excessive force on teenage sisters, representation of a Hudson Valley Chapter of Black Lives Matter and its members who were victims of illegal police surveillance, a suit on behalf of the family of an unarmed man

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shot by New Rochelle police, and a recently settled suit against the City of New York for $2.25 Million for the death of a Riker’s Island detainee held in solitary confinement. “As District Attorney, I will make Westchester County safer with integrity through the implementation of data-driven solutions for addressing gun violence, hate crimes, domestic violence, and property crime.” Wagstaff has rolled out a robust Policy Plan with initiatives for: • Utilizing Data to Reduce Crime & Improve Quality of Life • Eradicating Hate Crimes &

Protecting Targeted Communities • Encouraging Treatment of Mental Health Issues & Substance Use Disorder • Combating Elder Fraud and Abuse • Providing Support & Resources to Law Enforcement • Accounting for Consequences to Immigrants • Making Diversion the Rule • Addressing Racial Disparities • Charging with Restraint & Plea Bargaining Fairly

• Promoting Restorative Justice A Mount Vernon native, Wagstaff has served as the City of Mount Vernon’s Special Prosecutor for Police Discipline. In that role, he has held bad actors accountable but also supported law enforcement, recognizing that ensuring police are treated fairly is equally essential. In addition to serving as Special Prosecutor, William serves as Special Counsel to Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and as Chairman of her Judicial Appoint-

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FBI Seizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s Electronic Devices Amidst Investigation

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

New York City Mayor Eric Adams

FBI agents confiscated electronic devices belonging to New York City Mayor Eric Adams earlier this week, intensifying a criminal inquiry into potential collaboration with the Turkish government, among others, in an alleged scheme to funnel funds into Adams’ 2021 campaign coffers. According to a New York Times report, the incident unfolded after an event at New York University, where agents approached the mayor and requested his security detail to step aside. Armed with a court-authorized warrant, the agents joined Adams in his SUV and seized at least two cellphones and an iPad. The Times said the electronic devices were returned to the mayor within days of the Nov. 6 encounter. It is common practice for law enforce-

ment investigators armed with a search warrant to make copies of data from seized devices for further analysis. Boyd Johnson, a lawyer representing Adams and his campaign, issued a statement asserting the mayor’s cooperation with federal authorities. Johnson stated that Adams had already “proactively reported” at least one instance of improper behavior upon learning of the federal investigation. “In the spirit of transparency and cooperation, this behavior was immediately and proactively reported to investigators,” Johnson added.

request and willingly provided them with his electronic devices. However, not all reactions to the news were supportive. Curtis Sliwa, a former New York City mayoral candidate, called for Adams’s resignation. “He’s too distracted by the multiple investigations into his fundraising to lead New York City,” Sliwa insisted. Chris Sosa, a member of the New York Democratic Committee, echoed similar sentiments, urging Adams to step down immediately. “Our leaders need to demand that he step down for the health of our city,” Sosa wrote on X. “I’m not suggesting anything about the outcome of inEmphasizing that authorities had not ac- vestigations. But the mayor cannot execute his cused Adams of wrongdoing, Johnson reiterated duties effectively under these escalating circumthat the mayor swiftly complied with the FBI’s stances.”

Save the date for LWVW’s annual Holiday Luncheon!

The public is invited to mix and mingle with League of Women Voters of Westchester (LWVW) members and friends at the organization’s annual Holiday Luncheon on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 .p.m., in the East Library of Reid Castle at Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577. The guest speaker will be the

Honorable Miriam “Mimi” Rocah, Westchester County’s District Attorney. The DA will engage in a casual conversation with LWVW President Kathy Meany. Luncheon Ticket Price: $50/person. To purchase more than one ticket, adjust quantity in your shopping cart before checkout. https://my.lwv. org/new-york/westchester/event/lwvw-holiday-luncheon

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LOCAL NEWS: Greenburgh • Mount Vernon • New Rochelle • Ossining • Rye • Peekskill • Port Chester • Tarrytown • White Plains • Yonkers •

Rep. Bowman Votes to Keep the Government Open and Provide Funding for Lifesaving Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16) joined Democrats as they voted in favor of a continuing resolution to keep the government funded, avoid a shutdown, and continue to provide funding for lifesaving programs that millions of Americans rely on. He released the following statement in response: “This evening I joined many of my Democratic colleagues in voting for the continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown. While I have significant concerns with the laddered approach proposed by the Speaker, I decided it was more important to support the effort to keep the government open at currently funded levels without any harmful policy riders. It is clear that even after the last several months of their chaos, Republicans still couldn’t come together as a party to avert a shutdown. Instead, Democrats again demonstrated that our priority is the American people as we saved Republicans

from their dysfunction and provided the necessary votes to keep the government open. Without this continuing resolution, millions of people would be at risk of losing their SNAP benefits, heating assistance, and housing support over the holidays. No one should have to worry about whether they’ll have access to their benefits or if they’ll receive a paycheck while they’re celebrating with their loved ones. As we continue through the budget fight following the passage of the continuing resolution, we must ensure that extreme, catastrophic Republican proposals do not end up in our budget. Millions of Americans are already living paycheck to paycheck, while funding for these lifesaving programs is being threatened by the constant Republican chaos and their proposed draconian cuts. We were sent here by our constituents to fight for the American people, not play political games that perpetuate and exacerbate suffering for children and families, and that’s what I’ll continue to do.”

Governor Hochul’s Plan for Home Care Should Include Ending Private Insurance Company Profits

GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL

“While Governor Hochul’s plan to keep home care wages at their current level is a promising development after last year’s threatened wage cuts, we urge the Governor to look closely at why billions of dollars in funding are

being kept by insurance companies, instead of going towards the provision of services in the home care sector. “The State’s experiment with private insurance companies has resulted in them pocketing billions of essential Medicaid dollars that should have been spent on actual home care services, while failing to provide the nominal services like care management that they are contracted to offer. The State must ensure care dollars are spent on quality care for older and disabled New Yorkers — and the first step is phasing out the failed experiment of managed long-term care. At a time when the Governor is making difficult budget choices, the State should not allow billions to end up in the pockets of private insurance companies and their shareholders, at the expense of those Medicaid was designed for.”

• Governor Hochul’s early budget priorities announced yesterday include sustaining a minimum wage increase for home care workers in New York. • In 2021 alone, private insurance companies managing home care for the State pocketed $720 million in profit; a 5.5% profit margin — double the national profit average for similar Medicaid-managed care plans. • When home care wages increased $2 an hour, private insurance companies sent home care agencies as little as a 0.20 cent increase to cover a $2 wage hike. • 75% of home care agencies reported not receiving enough reimbursement to cover increased payroll costs.

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ment Committee. “My steadfast commitment to social justice and proven ability to deliver real results instead of rhetoric will make the District Attorney’s office a vehicle for the impactful change we need,” Wagstaff says. William’s commitment to the community is equal to his commitment to justice; he co-sponsors an annual coat drive with Collective for a Cause in Yonkers, serves as Chair of the African American Men of Westchester Mentoring Committee, and is on the Board of Directors for the Legal Aid Society of Westchester. William is a Pace Law School graduate and has his MBA from Fordham Business School. He is raising two great kids with his wife Christina. Wagstaff’s civil rights advocacy, legal experience, and ability to effect change have earned him broad support across Westchester County as he begins his campaign for District Attorney; the campaign is well on its way to a healthy six-figure war chest by the January campaign finance filing. For more information, visit www.wagstaffforda.com.

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TO BE EQUAL By Marc H. Morial President & CEO National Urban League MARC H. MORIAL

Supreme Court’s So-Called Ethics Code Is Worse Than Nothing “There’s no clearer indication that these rules are useless than the fact that they end up codifying Thomas’s outrageous behavior as ethically within bounds. According to the rules, not a single thing Thomas has done is a problem. Putting out a code of conduct that doesn’t restrain Thomas is like erecting a dam that doesn’t restrain water. It’s just a gigantic waste of everyone’s time.” – Elie Mystal The so-called Code of Conduct the U.S. Supreme Court issued on Monday won’t put a stop to corruption and wasn’t intended to do so. Quite the opposite: it is intended to justify corruption. The Code’s most glaringly obvious failing is the lack of any enforcement mechanism. But it’s clear

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the justices don’t intend their feeble code to be enforced: In “adapting” the federal judiciary’s code of conduct, the word “enforce” is dropped from the opening section. Other federal judges are expected to “maintain and enforce high standards of conduct.” Supreme Court justices are called upon merely to “maintain and observe” such standards. Lower court judges should not “lend the prestige of the judicial office” to advance their own private interests or permit others “to convey the impression that they are in a special position to influence the judge.” The Supreme Court justices gave themselves considerable wiggle room by inserting the word “knowingly.” Lower court judges are directed to “take appropriate action” if they have reason to believe that a judge, a judicial employee, or a lawyer has violated the code of conduct. Supreme Court justices are expected to act only in response to employee misconduct. Lower court judges “should make required financial disclosures … in compliance with applicable statutes …” Supreme Court justices “have agreed to comply with the statute governing financial disclosure,” sending a strong signal that they consider their compliance voluntary, and that the statute does not apply to them.

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Community building initiative for race equity launched in Greenburgh By Nada Khader WHITE PLAINS, NY -- November 20, 2024 -- The Greenburgh Restorative Circle Project, is a community building initiative sponsored by local community organizations for advancing race equity. Greenburgh residents are invited to participate in Listening Circles that allow community members to share with each other how their racial and cultural identities affect their experience as a resident and how the Town of Greenburgh is meeting its commitment to racial equity. Sponsoring organizations include, Restorative Justice Westchester (RJW), the Greenburgh Human Rights Advisory Committee, Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Westchester, and the Westchester Racial Equity Collective (WREC). Goals of the circles are: • To build relationships that transcend racial and cultural barriers • To foster an environment of healing and reconciliation • To create a more inclusive Greenburgh With roots in Indigenous cultures around the world, Listening Circles provide people an opportunity to speak and listen to one another in an atmosphere of decorum and equality, and enables us to cultivate empathy, foster collective understanding and shared emotional connection. Residents are invited to sign up for one Listening Circle session. Circles will be led by trained circle keepers using a restorative justice framework, grounded in shared values and agreements that all participants agree to uphold. The project will also serve as a needs assessment for a wider approach to healing racial divisions in the town, contributing to a stronger, more cohesive community. There are currently five opportunities to join a listening circle, hosted by community partners: • Theodore Young Community Center, Saturday, December 2, 10 a.m. to noon • Greenburgh Town Hall, Thursday, December 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. • Woodlands Temple, Sunday, December 17, 4 to 6 p.m. • Greenburgh Library, Sat., January 20, 2 to 4 p.m. For Teens Only • Greenburgh Library, Wednesday, January 24, 6 to 8 P.M. Greenburgh residents can register for one of the upcoming circles on Eventbrite or with the Greenburgh Public Library as indicated. Participants are encouraged to sign up for a location that you may not ordinarily attend. Participation is FREE and light refreshments will be served. Please register for only one circle. For more information or questions please reach out to greenburghrcp@ gmail.com.

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Westchester County Board of Legislators Holds First Public Input Session on 2024 County Budget Community Based Organizations From Across the County Make Their Case for Funding

White Plains, NY — On Thursday night, the Board of Legislators held the first of three opportunities for the public to engage in the 2024 budget process at a public input session at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. The event went from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., with close to 60 speakers representing organizations that rely on funding from the County to implement their programs. Three areas of advocacy and programming were consistently represented across the organizations in attendance, including child/family advocacy, protection against homelessness, and the arts. Among those in attendance were Childcare Council of Westchester and the Westchester Children’s Association, focused on child/family advocacy and childcare subsidies. Mount Vernon United Tenants and the Legal Aid Society, advocacy organizations to assist tenants in eviction protection to avoid homelessness, were also present, as well as youth-centric organizations Safe Haven Mount Vernon and the Youth Bureau. In addition, Arts Westchester joined, along with individual arts and culture organizations like Bethany Arts Community and Songcatchers of New Rochelle, the latter of which provides affordable access to music lessons for children and families. Board Chair Vedat Gashi (D New Castle, Somers, Yorktown)

said, “This annual process of holding Public Input sessions is how we create a dialogue with our community based organizations and better understand their needs. This is us being responsive to our constituents regarding the upcoming budget. It doesn’t just take a Village, it takes a County to ensure that we are listening, learning and responding in a proactive way.” Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson (D - Elmsford, Greenburgh, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, White Plains), Chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee said, “The Budget and Appropriations Committee and the Board place a high importance on community engagement and recognize it as pivotal for well-functioning democracy. I look forward to and encourage participation in the input sessions as they can

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Lower court judges are urged to “divest investments and other financial interests that might require frequent disqualification.” The Supreme Court justices threw that standard out the window, along with a discouragement against accepting outside compensation that exceeds “what a person who is not a judge would receive for the same activity.” The new Code of Conduct is not an effort at reform, but a ham-handed exercise in public relations. In their statement on Monday the justices made it clear they were adopting the code – not because any of their own behavior had been a problem – but to dispel “the misunderstanding

lead to more equitable, sustainable public decisions that have the potential to improve the livability of our local communities.” The session was live-streamed on Facebook, as will be the next two sessions. To view Thursday night’s video, go to https://www.facebook.com/westchesterlegislators/ The second Public Input session is tonight, November 20, at 7:00 p.m. at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 North Bedford Rd. in Chappaqua, followed by the Public Budget Hearing on December 6 at 7 p.m. in the Board Chamber, 148 Martine Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains. We invite you to attend in person or watch live on Facebook.

that the Justices of this Court, unlike all other jurists in this country, regard themselves as unrestricted by any ethics rules.” If Justice Clarence Thomas regarded himself as restricted by ethics rules, he would not have accepted cruises on the yacht of a politically-active billionaire who had business before the Court, excursions on his private jet, and vacations at his private resort. At the very least, he would have disclosed the gifts, along with his sale of three properties to the same billionaire, including the home where his mother still lives, rent-free, and the tens of thousands of dollars the billionaire spent on improvements to the home.

If Justice Samuel Alito regarded himself as restricted by ethics rules, he would have turned down a luxury fishing trip with a billionaire whose hedge fund has repeatedly had business before the court, or at least disclosed it. The list of the justices’ ethical transgressions is disturbingly long, and the new Code of Conduct neither makes clear that they were, in fact, transgressions, nor prescribes any consequence for such transgressions. The justices may safely consider any misunderstandings dispelled. They have made it clear beyond a shadow of a doubt they regard themselves as unrestricted by ethics rules.

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County Executive George Latimer Reminds Residents To Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely Westchester County Health Department Offers Healthy Holiday Tips

WHITE PLAINS, NY -- Westchester County Executive George Latimer reminds residents to plan ahead for a joyous and safe Thanksgiving celebration. Latimer said: “I want to wish all our Westchester County residents a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. Be sure to drive, cook and drink responsibly when traveling to celebrate with your family and friends. Leave early to allow extra time for traffic, follow the Health Department’s food safety advice, and let moderation be your guide.” On Thanksgiving Day, the Health Department recommends holiday hosts and their helpers follow these food safety tips for a fabulous feast: • Wash hands and food-contact surfaces with hot soapy water thoroughly and often. • Plan ahead and thaw the turkey in a pan in the refrigerator, allowing 24 hours for every 5 pounds. • Keep raw meat and poultry and their juices away from ready-to-eat foods. • Rinse all fruits and vegetables in cool running water to remove surface dirt. • Cook turkey and stuffing to an internal temperature of 165°F. • Refrigerate turkey, stuffing and sides within two hours.

• Reheat leftovers to at least at of the breast, the innermost part of least 165°F before serving. (Check the thigh and the innermost part of the temperature with a metal probe the wing. thermometer.) Now that updated monovalent Health Commissioner Sherlita COVID-19 vaccines are available Amler, MD, said: “To avoid germs, and recommended for everyone six wash hands thoroughly after ex- months and older, and can be given changing greetings or reading a alongside annual flu shots, Amler menu, and before you take that first said it is a good idea for the entire bite. With viruses circulating and flu family to get vaccinated before large season here, good hand hygiene is family gatherings. critical.” Amler said: “Before you visit To thaw a turkey, the USDA rec- with older, more vulnerable relatives ommends placing it in a refrigerator this holiday season, please schedule and allowing one day for every four your vaccine visits, and if you are to five pounds of weight. A 16-pound under the weather, stay home to help turkey will take four days to thaw. keep others healthy.” On Thanksgiving, remove your turCOVID-19 boosters and flu shots key from the refrigerator, but do not are available at many pharmacies wash it as this spreads germs onto and medical practices. Residents can kitchen surfaces. use the Vaccine Finder Tool to schedule a vaccine near them. The County • Keep raw turkey separated Health Department offers COVID from all other foods at all times. vaccines to children eligible for the • Use separate cutting boards, Vaccines for Children program and plates and utensils when handling adults who are uninsured or underraw turkey to avoid cross-contami- insured through the Bridge Access nation. Wash items that have touched Program at our clinics. Call (914) raw meat with warm soap and water 995-5800 to learn if we can help. or in a dishwasher. Before gathering with family • Cook the turkey until it reaches members outside your household, 165 °F, as measured by a food ther- Amler recommends taking a home mometer. Check the turkey’s tem- COVID-19 test. Residents can order perature by inserting the thermom- up to four free at-home COVID-19 eter in three places: the thickest part test kits by mail. To order, go to CO-

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VIDtests.gov. For a healthier holiday, go for a turkey trot, take a long walk or add some other exercise to your holiday traditions. When preparing the meal, boost flavor with herbs, skip the salt and cut down on the amount of fat and sugar in recipes. For COVID-19 vaccine information and more food preparation safety tips, go to www.westchestergov.com/health. The USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline can be reached at 1-888-674-6854.

Family Services of Westchester’s Port Chester Cares Program Receives SAMHSHA Grant to Combat Youth Alcohol Abuse

(Port Chester/ Westchester, NY- NOV 20, 2023) -- Port Chester Cares Prevention, a Family Services of Westchester (FSW) program, has received a four-year grant from The Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to address alcohol abuse among youth and adolescents in the community. The four-year, $60,000-per-year grant was awarded to prevent and reduce alcohol use among those ages 12 – 20 by addressing the risk and protective factors that influence substance use and establish supports in the community for young people and their families. “This grant will build on the Port Chester Cares program that since 2008 has worked effectively with key sectors in the Port Chester community to address this critical issue,” said Alex Payan, program coordinator. “We have in place goals and measurable objectives that are intended to decrease underage alcohol use, address norms regarding drinking among

peers and parents, provide social and emotional learning supports to middle and high schoolers, and increase community-wide prevention and pro-social practices.” This will include providing accurate, up-to-date and culturally-appropriate information related to alcohol risks, prevention and how parents, family and community stakeholders can take action to support youth; taking concrete steps to increase the skills of such coalition members as The Carver Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester, Westchester County Medical Center, the Port Chester School District and Open Door Family Medical Center; and providing support for prevention activities through schools, after-school programs, Open Door’s School-Based Health Centers in Port Chester’s middle and high schools, and other area health and wellness providers.

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Nearly 5.5 million borrowers lower student loan payments with SAVE Plan 2.9 million borrowers reduce monthly payments to $0 By Charlene Crowell Nearly 5.5 million borrowers have applied for the newest federal program for student loan debt relief since it was announced about three months ago. Nearly 3 million borrowers who enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan completely eliminated their monthly loan payments. “Under President Biden, the Department created the SAVE Plan so that young people and working families can climb the economic ladder without unaffordable student loan debt weighing them down,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “I’m thrilled to see that in less than three months, nearly 5.5 million Americans in every community across the country are taking advantage of the SAVE Plan’s many benefits, from lower monthly payments to protection from runaway student loan interest.” The bulk of these loan savings benefit students with the greatest financial need – those eligible for federal Pell grants – including Black, Latino, Native American and Alaskan Native borrowers. Most SAVE borrowers will see their lifetime loan repayments cut in half. As long as SAVE participants maintain their regular payments, their loan balances will go down due to the Education Department no longer charging interest. Further, the SAVE program cre-

ates lower payment rates for both undergraduate and graduate loans. Required payments for undergraduate loans will be cut in half to five percent from the previous 10 percent. Borrowers who incurred both undergraduate and graduate loans, under SAFE, will now pay a weighted average of the original principal balances on their loans. The payment range for the combination borrowers is from 5-10 percent of income. The $0 payment remains available for borrowers who earn less than $32,800 per year or those in a family of four making less than $67,000. Borrowers earning more than these annual amounts also benefit with an estimated savings of $102 a month ($1,224 a year), compared to earlier income-driven repayment programs. Geographically, every state and congressional district has SAVE participants. California and Texas each have more than 450,000 borrowers enrolled in SAVE, while congressional districts in Missouri, Ohio, and Michigan have the highest identified enrollment. Additional data can be found here. Consumer advocates are emphasizing the program’s targeted reach. For example, this October, the Urban Institute, a nonpartisan research and policy organization noted, “Payment reductions and larger

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The grant will also allow FSW to enhance its Bienvenidos! program, which is hosted at each school in Port Chester to provides psycho-social support to recent emigrants to help them not only adjust, but thrive academically, socially and emotionally, said Payan. “Our various prevention activities will provide young people with positive opportunities for growth, development and connection with the goal of building resistance and counteracting negative influences that can lead to substance abuse,” he said. “This will include student-specific creative and artistic pursuits that build self-expression and confidence, as well as mentorship, education, career development and leadership opportunities.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive

loan forgiveness benefits under the SAVE plan will occur broadly across racial and ethnic groups but are skewed toward programs enrolling more Black and Hispanic students.” Even earlier this year, the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) stressed to the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development how the escalating costs of higher education surpassed the financial capabilities of many Americans. “Education was sold to working-class families as the great equalizer, giving unlimited opportunity to those who would seize it” wrote CRL. “Yet, according to the Federal Reserve, every $1,000 increase in student loan debt lowers the national homeownership rate by about 1.8 percentage points for public 4-year college students.” “Between 2009 and 2022, median household income grew from $63,011 to $70,784, or about 12 percent,” CRL continued. “Comparatively, the average student loan debt grew nearly 32 percent, from $27,874 to $36,096, during that period.” Student loan borrowers who have financially struggled to keep up with monthly payments may still enroll online at: https://studentaid. gov/announcements-events/saveplan.

CHARLENE CROWELL

“The SAVE Plan will significantly cut monthly bills for most borrowers, reduce loan default, and ensure that students loans don’t need to come before life necessities,” said Under Secretary James Kvaal. “With nearly 5.5 million people enrolled after only two months, it’s clear how much borrowers need a plan like SAVE. President Biden and our Administration remain committed to giving borrowers breathing room on their monthly payments and ensuring student loans aren’t a barrier to opportunity.” Charlene Crowell is a senior fellow with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.

drinking is responsible for more than 4,300 deaths each year. Studies have found that when high school students were asked about their activities during the previous 30 days, 33 percent said they drank some amount of alcohol, 18 percent reported binge drinking (defined as consuming at least four or five drinks within two hours) and 8 percent said they drove after drinking. Scientific evidence also shows that alcohol impairs learning and memory in teens. The announcement of the grant comes on the heels of the annual Red Ribbon Campaign (October 23 – 31), which serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities, educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.

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League of Women Voters, WBWPC Peekskill Chapter & AAUW Co-Sponsor Panel Discussion with State Legislators

New York State Assembly members, Dana Levenberg and Mary Jane Shimsky, talk about upcoming legislation at local panel discussion.

Kecia Palmer-Cousins, Charese Rhodes, and Felecia Grant Cummings, WBWPC Peekskill Chapter members, pose with LWV member, Susan B.

Nora Boggs (center), president of the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus (WBWPC) Greater Peekskill Area Chapter, pose with members (from left to right) Kecia Palmer-Cousins, the Hon. Mary Jane Shimsky, Althema Goodson, Patricia Rooms, Nora Boggs, Charese Rhodes, Felecia Grant Cummings and Ossining resident, Shurla Tukuru. The Greater Peekskill Area Chapter co-sponsored the panel discussion with the League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns, last Thursday evening, November 16th, at the Ossining Public Library, The Peekskill chapter members reside in the Town of Cortlandt, Ossining, Peekskill and Yorktown. The countywide organization has five other chapters: Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Yonkers, Greenburgh/WP, and Bedford. Subomi Macaulay is the countywide president.

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Happy 107th Birthday to Mrs. Cornelia Evans Bethel Baptist Church Family Celebrates Milestone Story & Photos by Yvonne B. Bert

Family attending: great-grand nephew Irving Bell and his wife Karen, of West Chester, PA; cousins Pamela Scott of Arlington, VA and Crystal Scott of Silver Springs, MD; goddaughters Shelly and Sheila Gaines of Jersey City, NJ.

It was a great day for all as family, and friends gathered at the Epic Assisted Living facility in White Plains to celebrate the 107th birthday of Mrs. Cornelia Evans. The White Plains resident was witty and lively as she greeted her guests and shared stories of their relationship. An iconic figure in the White Plains community, Mrs. Evans is a retired nurse of over 60 years in health care, and is a member of Bethel Baptist Church in White Plains. She is also a life member of the White Plains/Greenburgh NAACP.

Four generations of her family were present for the celebration of the family matriarch, traveling from Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. They shared stories of how this special lady had always been a caregiver and provided for the family by helping to raise her siblings, nieces and nephews, cousins and goddaughters, caring for them with love and guidance throughout their lives. Emotions ran high as they praised her for being a pivotal person in their lives and in the lives of the entire family.

Mrs. Evans delighted in the birthday salute and even joined in with the singing. And to the amazement of some or possibly all, she read her birthday cards and greetings unassisted, and without glasses, for all to hear. When asked what might have contributed to her longevity, Mrs. Evans stated that she tried to be a good person, not always doing everything right, but a good person. Surely she has been blessed and has been a blessing to many. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CORNELIA EVANS!

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Senate Considers House Passage of Continuing Resolution to Temporarily Keep Government Open By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia House lawmakers on both sides of the aisle rallied behind newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson’s bill to avert a government shutdown, deferring the GOP’s fight for deep spending cuts until after the holiday season. On Capitol Hill, the heated debate reached fever pitch, underscoring the importance and pressure surrounding the legislative maneuver. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, addressing the chamber before the vote, criticized far-right MAGA Republicans, who opposed the bill. “If you don’t believe in governance, you’re okay with this. When we had the three weeks of no action on the floor because… we didn’t have a speaker, they were okay with that because they don’t believe in governance,” Pelosi said in slamming Republicans. Far right hard-liners reportedly pushed for Johnson to include budget cuts as part of his twotiered continuing resolution plan. GOP Rep. Chip Roy of Texas denounced Johnson’s bill. “It’s a 100% clean. And I 100% oppose,” Roy tweeted. “My opposition to the clean CR just announced by the Speaker to the @HouseGOP cannot be overstated. Funding Pelosi level spending & policies for 75 days — for future “promises.” Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoor-

thi of Illinois emphasized the potential consequences of a government shutdown, highlighting that it would result in no pay for federal workers, including military personnel, slower TSA security checks ahead of Thanksgiving, and a lack of funding for critical programs like SNAP. “This must be averted,” Krishnamoorthi asserted. The day’s events were as high on controversy as they were on tension, with recently ousted Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy allegedly engaging in a physical altercation with Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee in the halls of Congress. “It was just a cheap shot by a bully,” Burchett said. “And then I chased after him. And we had a few words.” Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida), who orchestrated McCarthy’s removal, called for an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into McCarthy’s actions. In a separate incident, Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) challenged the Teamsters president to a brawl during a Senate hearing, prompting Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) to intervene and demand Mullin to “sit down.” Ultimately, House Democratic leadership endorsed Speaker Johnson’s two-step continuing resolution in a statement, describing it as “devoid of

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER In the Matter of the Petition of THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE DIOCESAN MISSIONARY AND CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE DIOCESE OF NEW YORK, petitioner, a NEW YORK STATE CORPORATION, to declare THE RECTOR, CHURCHWARDENS AND VESTRYMEN ST. PETER’S CHURCH IN THE VILLAGE OF PORT CHESTER IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER (aka St. Peter’s Episcopal Church), an extinct church, to transfer title to all its real property to the Episcopal Diocese of New York pursuant to §16 of the Religious Corporations Law, and to approve the dissolution of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and direct a sale and conveyance of any and all property belonging to the Church pursuant to Religious Corporations Law §18. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Managers of the Diocesan Missionary and Church Extension Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New York, will, on or after the 4th day of December, 2023, apply to the Supreme Court of the State of New York, IAS Part, thereof, to be held in and for the County of Westchester, at the Courthouse at 111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, White Plains, NY 10601, at 9:30 am, for an order decreeing THE RECTOR, CHURCHWARDENS AND VESTRYMEN ST. PETER’S CHURCH IN THE VILLAGE OF PORT CHESTER IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER an extinct church, transferring title to all its real property, ordering the dissolution of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, and for that purpose ordering and directing the transfer of any remaining assets of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, to The Board of Managers of the Diocesan Missionary and Church Extension Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New York, located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York NY, in accordance with NY Religious Corporation Law §§16 and 18, Goldstein Hall, PLLC Attorneys for Petitioner, 80 Broad Street, Suite 303, New York NY 10004. Objections may be filed prior to the return date of the petition.

harmful cuts and free of extreme right-wing policy riders.” They pledged their support, urging Congress to unite in advancing supplemental national security and domestic policy funding requested by President Joe Biden. The two-step continuing resolution extends funding for part of the government, including the Departments of Agriculture, Transportation and Veterans Affairs, through Jan. 19. It also funds the Department of Defense and other remaining parts of the government through Feb. 2. The U.S. government faced the risk of running out of funds at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday if the House failed to pass a continuing resolution. The potential shutdown would impact publicly funded agencies, causing work stoppages and leaving employees without pay. “I want to cut spending right now, and I would like to put policy riders on the bill,” Johnson demanded. “But when you have a three-vote majority — as we do right now — we don’t have the votes. So, what we need to do is avoid the government shutdown.” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters he wanted the Senate to vote on the bill “as soon as possible.”

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Reactions Pour in Following the Passing of Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady and Global Humanitarian By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

President Joe Biden, visibly moved, shared his sentiments with reporters as he boarded Air Force One in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday night. In a wave of condolences, political leaders and public figures expressed their grief and admiration for the late Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and tireless advocate for various social issues. President Joe Biden, visibly moved, shared his sentiments with reporters as he boarded Air Force One in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday night. Habitat For Humanity, the Georgia-based charity closely associated with the Carters, expressed sadness at the news. The organization described Carter as a “compassionate and committed champion” who worked tirelessly to help families worldwide. The late First Lady and her husband co-founded the Carter Center, which expressed its sorrow in a statement by highlighting their global initiatives to strengthen democracy, settle disputes, advance human rights, and eradicate crippling diseases. The center announced that, instead of flowers, contributions in Carter’s memory could be made to the Carter Center’s Mental Health Program or the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers. “He had this great integrity and still does. And she did too,” Biden remarked. “God bless them.” After speaking with the family, Biden learned that Jimmy Carter’s children and grandchildren were by his side during her final moments. The White House later issued an official joint statement from President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, lauding Rosalynn Carter’s inspirational impact on the nation. Former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush also paid their respects, praising Carter’s dignity and strength. “There was no greater advocate of President Carter, and their partnership set a wonderful example of loyalty and fidelity,” Bush stated. U.S. Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia emphasized Carter’s compassionate nature and commitment to various causes. “The State of Georgia and the United States are better places because of Rosalynn Carter,” Ossoff stated. “May Rosalynn Carter’s memory be a blessing.” Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged Carter’s redefinition of the First Lady’s role and her life of service, faith, compassion, and moral leadership. “Her legacy will be a beacon for generations to come,” Harris asserted. Former first lady Melania Trump expressed her condolences, noting Carter’s meaningful legacy and servant’s heart. “May she rest in peace,” Melania Trump conveyed on X, formerly Twitter.

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi described Carter as a “saintly and revered public servant,” highlighting her historic diplomatic missions and advocacy for mental health. Pelosi offered condolences to the Carter family. Bill and Hillary Clinton, in a joint statement, referred to Carter as a champion of human dignity. They praised her advocacy for mental health and childhood immunization and her work with the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity. Former first lady Michelle Obama shared a personal connection, revealing that Carter offered advice during their periodic lunches at the White House. “Today, Barack and I join the world in celebrating the remarkable legacy of a First Lady, philanthropist, and advocate who dedicated her life to lifting up others,” Obama stated.

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Friday, Nov. 24

For more information, contact: NiTickets are on sale for Westches- cole Amos, namos@ohbm.org, (862) ter’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru 259-5181. Holiday Light Extravaganza, Fri- Friday, Dec. 1, 5–8pm day, November 24, 2023 – Sunday, Hudson River Museum invites the December 31, 2023, at the Kensico public to celebrate the holiday seaDam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Parkway, son during its new free and festive Valhalla, NY 10595. Guests will be evening hours, featuring live mudazzled and delighted along the 1.2 sic by Diverse Concert Artists, who miles of holiday lights featuring sev- are committed to changing the face eral new additions for 2023 includ- of classical and crossover music ing: a new character – Snowball the through diversity. The string quarElf – who will be interacting with tet will play a mixture of classical, children of all ages from the Ice Broadway, holiday, and pop tunes, House, kept cool in the breeze of Old including Hip Hop. Enjoy highlights Man Winter. Other brand-new addi- of Glenview on special guided holitions include The Transporter Tun- day tours throughout the evening nel- a 175-foot-long glowing string and sketch a seasonal landscape in tunnel with a central stargate running a bilingual art workshop with artalong the middle, and Rudolph’s ist Carolina Amarillo. Cash bar Runway– colorful light tubes usher- with holiday-inspired refreshments. ing you into and out of the north pole, Hours and Admission: Hudson River and more electrifying lights sur- Museum is open Thursday & Friday, rounding the largest holiday Christ- 12–5pm, Saturday & Sunday, 11am– mas tree in Westchester! Time slots 5pm. Learn more at hrm.org/visit are available Monday-Thursdays, starting at 5:30pm, and on Saturdays Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sundays starting at 4:00pm. End “Holiday Beading and Jewelry Maktimes vary per night. It is highly rec- ing Program for Teens and Adults ommended that visitors purchase at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Pubtickets in advance, online (mainga- lic Library on Saturday, December tetickets.com/events/view/1659, $35 2nd from 11:00am-1:00pm.” Sign per vehicle). Proceeds directly bene- up now in person or by phone (914) fit the Westchester Parks Foundation 939-6710 and press 3 to participate (thewpf.org). For more information, and create beaded earrings. For each email: info@maingatetickets.com or pair of earrings made, another pair will be made to donate to a women’s call: (914) 231-4600. shelter. *Pre-registration is required. Saturday, Nov. 25 For more information, contact the Macedonia Baptist Church, 141 So. Children’s Room at (914) 939-6710 9th Ave, Mt. Vernon 11am -1pm. and press 3. FREE Thanksgiving Dinners. HAPWednesday, Dec. 6 PY THANKSGIVING! Mark your calendars and save the Thursday, Nov. 30 date for the Westchester ComThe One Hundred Black Men of munity Health Center’s (formerly New York is accepting applications Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health for its Junior One Hundred (“JOH”), Center) 50th Anniversary Gala on youth leadership and career expo- Wednesday, December 6, 2023, sure program. JOH is open to high from 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm at the school juniors and seniors, and fo- Glen Island Harbour Club in New cuses on character development, per- Rochelle, NY. Join us for a memosonal growth, mentorship, and career rable and inspirational evening that exploration in: Business, Medicine, will include an awards presentation, Law, and STEM (Science, Technol- fabulous food, and a silent auction ogy, Engineering and Math). as we commemorate our 50th year The JOH Interest Form is available of offering high-quality, compreonline: https://www.ohbm.org/men- hensive, and affordable primary and torship and the registration deadline preventative health care to Westis Thursday, November 30, 2023.

chester’s most vulnerable residents. To purchase your tickets, log onto https://e.givesmart.com/events/yfz/ We hope to see you on December 6th as we celebrate 50 years!

Wednesday, Dec. 6

From 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET Disaster Mind. Please join the Region 2 and Region 8 National Preparedness Division for a webinar on disaster mind simulation. Join the Region 8 National Preparedness Division for a demonstration of the new Disaster Mind simulation. The new simulation, available on FEMA’s website, is a new game aimed at teaching high school students (ages 13-17) about decisionmaking in the face of a disaster. The simulation can be played on any PC-based web browser and is ideal for educators and emergency managers looking for a free, yet meaningful way to implement disaster preparedness programming and curriculum into their classrooms and other educational spaces. At the webinar, you’ll learn how to play the simulation, how to implement the game into existing preparedness curriculum or programming, and get educational resources for parents/guardians, teachers, and emergency managers. Who should attend: Whole community, family, caregivers, Local, State and Federal Emergency Managers, community and faith-based organizations and NGO’s. Register now using this link: https://fema.connectsolutions. com/disastermindsimulation/event/ registration.html

Friday, Dec. 8

The public is cordially invited to the 8th Pastoral Anniversary Banquet and 42nd Birthday Celebration in honor of Bishop Nicholas Owens Soto, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Elmsford, NY. The event will be held from 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. at

Juliano’s Caterers, 700 Main Street, New Rochelle, NY. The guest speaker for the occasion will be Pastor Leviticus Henderson. Tickets are $125 adults, $65 children under 12. Make your reservations today by contacting Minister Christine Nicholson at (917) 405-0369.

Now until Dec. 15

As winter weather approaches, the One Hundred Black Men of New York (“OHBM”) is launching its annual Suit and Winter Coat Drive. The goal is to provide warmth and professional attire to those in need as they transition into the workforce. Donations of new and gently used coats and suits are needed for men who are reentering the workforce, recently released from incarceration, or experiencing homelessness. Donations can be dropped off at the OHBM office, 2601 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York, NY 10030, between November 13, 2023 - December 15, 2023, in time for holiday delivery. Contact George Bellinger, Jr. via email: george.bellinger@ohbm.org or call (212) 7777070 for more information.

Tuesday–Friday, Dec. 26–29, 11–5pm

During the holiday week, students and their families are invited to enjoy all the Hudson River Museum (HRM) has to offer. Enjoy the exhibitions on view, attend free planetarium shows under the dome, engage in interactive art and science workshops, and challenge yourself with a scavenger hunt. Take a ticketed tour of our historic home, Glenview, decked out in seasonal splendor. All programs are free with general admission; Glenview guided tours are an additional fee. Hours and Admission: Hudson River Museum is open Thursday & Friday, 12–5pm, Saturday & Sunday, 11am–5pm. Learn more at hrm.org/visit

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