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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ROCKLAND COUNTY RECEIVES DONATION
The Hudson Gateway Realtor® Foundation in White Plains, the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors®, recently presented a check for $2,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Rockland County. Located in New City, Habitat for Humanity of Rockland is an independently operated affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, which was founded in 1997 to work in partnership with thousands of Rockland County volunteers and qualified low-income families of all races, religions and creeds to build and renovate homes for those in need. In addition, the organization provides financial education for families to have access to safe, affordable housing where they can grow in a stable environment.
New Rochelle identifies $350M in flood mitigation projects, begins some
In the wake of a study that was completed in September of last year that identified 170 flood mitigation projects with a total construction value of more than $350 million, New Rochelle a few days ago launched the first of an initial $10 million in projects. A project at Harmon Drive and Storer Avenue is the first capital improvement project designed to mitigate flooding issues and promote climate resiliency. It involves upgrading stormwater piping at an estimated cost of more than $600,000. More than a dozen additional projects are slated to take place over the next two years.
UNIVERSITY APPOINTS VICE PRESIDENT
Dominican University in Blauvelt recently announced that Sr. Jennifer Schaaf, O.P.Dm. will be installed as vice president for mission and ministry beginning Sept. 1. Schaaf is a member of the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt and has been working the past 11 years as an assistant chaplain at St. Thomas More Catholic Chapel and Center at Yale University, New Haven.
Power Express proposes taking Rockland properties
The $6 billion Champlain Hudson Power Express Project has petitioned a court to condemn property in Rockland County to install underground cables. CHPE Properties Inc. says it needs to use the eminent domain process to acquire temporary and permanent easements on about three acres of commercial property along a 0.3 mile stretch of State Route 9W in West Haverstraw.
Giuliani disbarred in New York
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who at one time was revered as “America’s Mayor” after the 911 World Trade Center attack, has been disbarred, his law license revoked in New York. An appeals court ruling that was released this morning said that Giuliani “is disbarred from the practice of law effective immediately.” The court said that until the further order of the court his name shall be stricken from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law in New York state. The decision was made by the Appellate Division, First Department.
LITIGATION ATTORNEY STARTS TERM AS PRESIDENT OF THE CONNECTICUT BAR ASSOCIATION
Pullman & Comley litigation attorney James T. (Tim) Shearin recently started his term as the 101st president of the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA). He was officially installed as president at the CBA’s annual meeting on June 10 at the 2024 Connecticut Legal Conference in Hartford. Shearin served as CBA vice president in 2022-2023 and president-elect in 2023-2024; his term as president runs through June 30, 2025. Margaret I. Castinado is the outgoing president.
Husky Healthcare expansion goes into effect
On July 1, children up to age 15, regardless of their immigration status or that of their parents, will be able to use the state subsidized Husky Healthcare program. Previously, unrestricted access to the program for children could end at age 12 depending upon their immigration status. The state estimates that this expansion will provide additional coverage to thousands of children across Connecticut.
Orange County companies and people indicted for stealing $3.8M+ from Medicaid
New York Attorney General Letitia James has indicted three men from Orange County and four companies with which they’re associated for allegedly stealing from the state’s Medicaid program through fictitious billing, kickbacks, fraud and money laundering. At the same time, James indicted two individuals from Rensselaer County and their three companies on similar charges.
LAW FIRM RECEIVES HONORS FOR TOP LITIGATION TEAM AND RESULTS
Yankwitt LLP, a law firm for high-stakes litigation, has been recognized by Chambers USA as a leading commercial litigation firm for the fourth year in a row. Yankwitt continues to be the only Westchester-based law firm featured in Chambers’ commercial litigation tables. Also, Russell Yankwitt, the firm’s founder and...
CNN WKRE — Bannon begins serving sentence in federal prison in Danbury: VIDEO
(CNN) — Steve Bannon, a former Donald Trump White House strategist, reported to a federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, on Monday to begin a four-month sentence for defying a congressional subpoena. Bannon, the second former Trump aide to be imprisoned for a contempt of Congress conviction after Peter Navarro...
Women’s Business Development Council celebrates giving $10m in four years
The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) announced at a ceremony in West Hartford on July 1 that it has given away grants to small and medium sized businesses across the state worth more than $10 million since 2020. The WBDC provides access to support and funding for businesses across...
Last minute reprieve protects White Plains gas station
A White Plains gas station that was ordered to vacate the premises by June 30 has won a reprieve that allows it to continue pumping gas for now. U.S. District Court Judge Philip M. Halpern granted a restraining order on June 28 that stops BP Products North America Inc. “from disturbing the status quo” of Ranjit Singh’s Bajaj Gas and Convenience Inc. until at least July 12.
Developer proposes enlarging proposed Eastchester apartment building
A developer has proposed expanding the previously-approved plan for an apartment building at 249 Main St. in Eastchester. Angelo Agovino and Eastchester Manor Developers LLC had previously planned to build a four-story 15-unit building on a 15,167 square foot lot. After the developer acquired an adjoining lot, an amended site plan application was filed calling for development of a six-story building with 25 units consisting of 15 one-bedroom units and 10 two-bedroom units supported by 36 parking spaces in both covered and surface parking configurations.
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