Congratulations to County Executive elect George Latimer on his election victory. We are confident that Latimer will work to adjust the county's policies at the airport to respect the environment and the airport's neighbors. In an effort to bring transparency & openness to Westchester County's government, Latimer has appointed several all-volunteer transition committees to listen... Continue Reading →
Go vote today!
This is a friendly reminder from Citizens for a Responsible County Airport to get to the polls today! Polls are open from 6am to 9pm. Find your polling location here. We have endorsed George Latimer for Westchester County Executive. We are not endorsing any races down ballot, but please note that the following candidates for... Continue Reading →
October 27: Press Conference with George Latimer & Environmental Leaders
Please join us on October 27th at 2pm for a press conference with George Latimer and Westchester environmental leaders. Latimer will be speaking about the environmental threats presented by Astorino's policies at the airport and the positive environmental policies he will pursue across the county, if elected. The press conference will be at the mounted... Continue Reading →
Airport Public Forum recap and news
This past week was full of Westchester County Airport activity and news. Look out for our delightful critique about the Sept 27 Astorino "tele-town hall" on airport privatization coming soon. Airport Public Forum recap: Well over 100 people from all over the county attended the Sept 26 event with many in attendance who were new... Continue Reading →
Westchester County Airport Public Forum, Sept 26th, 7PM in White Plains
Learn about the proposals to privatize and expand the Westchester County Airport. The forum will begin with a panel discussion and will be followed by a question & answer period. The county consultants in charge of privatization will discuss the bid process. Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker (District 6), will introduce the airport master plan.... Continue Reading →
Involving Your Town or Village Government
We have many free lawn signs opposing Airport expansion and privatization that will help keep our cause visible! Please contact me at [email protected] so that I can arrange to get one to you. Town and village governments used to be included in decision-making for major proposals like these, though not under County Executive Astorino. Privatization of... Continue Reading →
Westchester Airport master plan lacks input, generates more questions
Tax Watch: Westchester Airport master plan lacks input, generates more questions David McKay Wilson. Journal News. August 3, 2017. http://www.lohud.com/story/money/personal-finance/taxes/david-mckay-wilson/2017/08/03/tax-watch-airport-plan-lacks-input/533803001/ "Astorino last Monday in New Rochelle downplayed the master plan's importance, telling the audience at his most recent Town Hall: "What is mostly the case is that the master plan sits on a shelf in Washington forever and... Continue Reading →
Westchester airport plan ‘deeply flawed,’ locals say
Deadline to submit public comments is only 3 weeks away - August 17, 2017 at 5PM. Email or Mail: [email protected] Westchester County Department of Public Works & Transportation ATTN: Airport Draft Master Plan Comments 148 Martine Ave, Room 518 White Plains, NY 10601 On July 27th 2017 at the County Center, about 300 local residents... Continue Reading →
Public Hearing on Westchester Airport Master Plan, Thurs July 27 7PM
PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Hearing Scheduled on Draft Master Plan for the Westchester County Airport WHEN: Thursday, July 27, 7PM - 9PM WHERE: Westchester County Center Little Theater 198 Central Ave, White Plains, NY Doors will open at 6PM. Free parking at the County Center parking lot. Join us at a public meeting to speak out... Continue Reading →
Monday’s Westchester Airport Rally a Success; Our White Paper.
On Monday afternoon, July 17th 2017, concerned residents joined in a coalition of groups to rally for the Westchester County Airport. County Legislators Catherine Parker (D, District 7, Rye-Mamaroneck-Larchmont) and David Gelfarb (R, District 6, Rye Brook-Harrison-PC), along with others who spoke out against privatization of the airport at the rally. Read our Westchester County... Continue Reading →