Credit Card Surcharges?
What To Know About Those Pesky Credit Card Surcharges From The County’s Consumer Protection Department?Read more
Links to Consumer Advice!
In my position as Consumer Protection Director, I often come across helpful information for consumers. Here are some recent links I noticed you may wish to check out: ‘One Ring’ Phone Scam Don’t Let Scholarship Scams End Your College Plans Top 5 Retirement Podcasts Everyone Should Listen To Stop Buying These 7 Household Products That…Read more
Watch Video on Gas Station Inspections!
The Westchester County Consumer Protection Department inspects EVERY gas station in Westchester EVERY year!Read more
$10,000 for Hudson Park Greenhouse
In my last official act as County Legislator, I delivered a big check for $10,000 (see photo) to the dedicated civic group – the Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse – they are mobilizing and raising money to restore the greenhouses at the park. Here’s the website for this non-profit group: http://hudsonparkgreenhouse.org/ It always made me sad to…Read more
Excited about new position: Director of Consumer Protection!
Today is an exciting day. I just attended a press conference with County Executive George Latimer, where he announced that I have been appointed to be the next Director of the Westchester County Consumer Protection Department. This is a terrific opportunity where I have the opportunity to continue my public service while taking on a…Read more
Sound Shore Legislators on LI Sound Tunnel
Statement from Sound Shore Westchester County Legislators Jim Maisano, Catherine Parker & Nancy Barr on Proposed Long Island to Westchester Tunnel “As the Westchester County Legislators that represent the districts on the Sound Shore, we remain open-minded on the proposed tunnel from Long Island to Westchester under the Long Island Sound (see Newsday article: https://www.newsday.com/business/sound-tunnel-cuomo-oyster-bay-westchester-1.16369235), but we…Read more
Watch My Cable-TV Show On Organ Donation
I posted a new episode of my Cable-TV show, the Good Government Forum, on YouTube. Please watch and help spread the word about the critical need for organ transplants – you may help save a life! I interview two advocates on the organ donation issue: Tom Jasinski of http://www.One8fifty.org and Dr. Amy Friedman of http://www.LiveOnNY.org – you can…Read more
Watch My Cable-TV Show With John Ravitz
Please check out the new episode of my Cable-TV show, the Good Government Forum, on YouTube. I interview John Ravitz, the Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer of the Business Council of Westchester. We had an interesting chat about the economic and political issues facing Westchester’s business community. LINK: https://youtu.be/FyIgO-eHPkU On the Good Government Forum, I interview elected and…Read more
Legislator Maisano Negotiates Deal to Save Playland Pool!
For Immediate Release: June 20, 2017 Contact: Matt Richter, BOL Communications Director 646-302-2220, mjr3@westchestergov.com Legislator Jim Maisano Negotiates Deal to Save Playland Pool On Monday evening, June 19, 2017, Board of Legislators Vice Chairman Jim Maisano (R, New Rochelle, Pelham, Pelham Manor) was joined by 14 of his fellow Legislators in passing a $9.54 million Bond Act to…Read more
Podcast: Passage of $1.2 Billion Biotech Research Center
I like to try new and innovative ways to connect with constituents, and I believe Podcasts can be useful. We are bombarded each day with email, so it may be easier to share information about county issues by Podcast. Below is the link to my attempt to share about 4 minutes with you by Podcast…Read more
