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Tax receiver candidate’s residency called into question

A candidate running for the locally elected receiver of taxes position may not actually live in Harrison, the Review has learned. According to property records obtained by this newspaper, Michael Giordano owns homes in Westchester and Putnam counties; he owns a home in West Harrison on Woodside Avenue and a […]

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Fourth candidate to run for receiver of taxes

In what has become the most contested political battle in the town/village of Harrison this year, there are now four candidates seeking the elected receiver of taxes position, as business manager Helen Pesce has announced plans to run as an independent. Pesce, a registered member of the Independence Party, said […]

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Rye Brook Democrat to take on Gelfarb in 6th District

A Democrat from Rye Brook plans on challenging David Gelfarb, hoping favorable voter registration numbers and a strong Democratic surge following last year’s presidential election are enough to seize the day. Nancy Barr, 57, told the Review that she will challenge her Republican opponent for Westchester County’s 6th legislative district […]

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3rd Republican enters tax receiver race, will primary

A third registered Republican has told the Review he plans to run for receiver of taxes in November, triggering a crowded field and likely primary for the seat. Michael Giordano, 55, said he will seek to replace incumbent receiver of taxes Nancy Masi, who plans to retire when her current […]

Latimer grabs Independence Party endorsement
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Latimer grabs Independence Party endorsement

The Independence Party has endorsed state Sen. George Latimer in his bid for county executive. Latimer, a Rye Democrat, is expecting to take on two-term incumbent Rob Astorino, a Republican, in November’s county executive race. And the support of the Independence Party has often been an indicator of electoral success […]