Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that Mount Vernon resident Diana Finlay has been arraigned for possessing nearly two dozen fraudulent COVID-19 Vaccination Record cards. Finlay, 53, was charged on Oct. 12, in Harrison Town Court with five counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the […]
Author: Jim Scova
Schumer secures $1.5B for Ida-impacted project
After visiting Mamaroneck to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Ida and making a direct personal appeal to Office of Management and Budget, OMB, Acting Director Shalanda Young last month to urge the agency to greenlight the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake River Flood Risk Management Project, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck […]
Eastchester lawyer arraigned on child porn charges
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that Eastchester resident Androsky Lugo has been arraigned for promoting and possessing child pornography and unlawful surveillance of a minor. Lugo, 51, was charged on Aug. 27, 2021, in Eastchester Town Court with Promoting an Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, Possessing […]
County awards 3 projects to MWBEs
Westchester County accepted bids from Laura Li Industries, LLC totaling $5.91 million dollars, awarding the West Harrison-based company three county projects. Designated as a Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise, MWBE, the construction company is spearheaded by Laura Entre, and the designation allows for eligibility for developmental benefits. More than 300 MWBEs registered […]
FDA grants Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine full approval
The FDA granted Pfizer full approval for those age 16 and over. it is the first vaccine to receive full approval and not just emergency use authorization. “The FDA’s approval of this vaccine is a milestone as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic,” Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock said […]