WVOX Radio Interview on 2020 Census
Next week households across our nation will start receiving mailings for 2020 Census.Read more
Check Out Photos – Toys For Tots 2019
My family and friends worked together to host another successful Toys for Tots drive at Dudley’s in New Rochelle on December 14, 2019, and we collected several hundred toys for kids in need. It was one of our most successful years – we filled up the U-Haul truck! These toys were distributed locally by the…Read more
Westchester Laws Relating to 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
