Tag Archives: Peekskill

Westchester BioTech Center Deal Approved

Posted on 04/04/2017 by John G. Testa

On April 3, 2017, the Westchester Board of Legislators and County Executive Rob Astorino announced the successful agreement to move forward with plans for the Westchester BioScience and Technology Center on the county-owned property next to the Westchester Medical Center. … Continue reading →

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Lapolla Little League 50th Anniversary

Posted on 27/04/2013 by John G. Testa

Lapolla Little League 50th Anniversary, a set on Flickr. On Saturday April 20, 2013 the Peekskill Lapolla Little League held its 50th Opening Day Ceremony. I was honored to be there to recognize the achievement as County Legislator, but more … Continue reading →

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Legislator John Testa Announces Re-election Bid for County Seat

Posted on 11/04/2013 by John G. Testa

On Monday, April 8th Westchester County Legislator John G. Testa announced his intentions to seek re-election for a third term in front of a large crowd at the Winery at St. George in Mohegan Lake. Over 100 supporters were present … Continue reading →

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Guess Which Solidier is Me

Posted on 10/02/2013 by John G. Testa

Last April I posted a story about how I came across an advertisement for a documentary film I was part of during the US Bicentennial in 1976 (https://johngtesta.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/strange-how-these-things-happen). The organization I have belonged to since 1969 is called The Brigade … Continue reading →

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the Emancipation Proclamation

Posted on 21/01/2013 by John G. Testa

On September 12 1962, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech in NYC at the Park Sheraton Hotel as part of the NY State Civil War Centennial Commission’s observance of the 100th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. He emphasized … Continue reading →

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A Victory for Westchester

Posted on 26/08/2012 by John G. Testa

In 2009 the NYS Legislature passed the MTA Mobility or Payroll Tax on the businesses, municipalities, school districts, hospitals and not-for-profits in what is known as the Metropolitan Commuter Transit District (MCTD).  The MCTD is essentially the 12 county area … Continue reading →

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