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In Victory for Taxpayers, Democrats Reject Astorino Ice Rink Proposal

(WHITE PLAINS, NY) After hearing from Astorino Administration officials and outside consultants, Democrats on the Board of Legislators will not support the County Executive’s proposed ice skating rink project at Kensico Dam Plaza. Legislators view this ill-conceived plan as a waste of taxpayer money at a time when the County’s finances have been seriously mismanaged.

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Majority Leader Catherine Borgia Introduces Earned Sick Leave Bill to Help Thousands of Westchester Workers

(WHITE PLAINS, NY) Standing in solidarity with dozens of union brothers and sisters and many of her Democratic Colleagues, Majority Leader Catherine Borgia (D-Ossining) rolled out a proposed Earned Sick Leave law for Westchester County on Monday, March 27, 2017. The newly offered policy states that all employees shall accrue a minimum of 1 hour of earned paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. Paid sick leave can be used for both physical and mental illness. It can also be used if an employee needs to take care of a sick family member.

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