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The Hudson Valley Gateway Region: Verplanck’s Big Time Role in the American Revolution
Thank you to the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce for once again asking me to submit this piece about the importance of local history in their 2019-20 Annual Member Directory:
Legislator John G. Testa Will Not Seek Reelection
Career as County Legislator, Mayor and City Councilman Spans 22 Years Westchester County Legislator John G. Testa announces he will not run for reelection in 2019. Testa’s career as an elected official has spanned 22 years, beginning with his first … Continue reading
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Statement from Minority Leader John Testa on “Ban the Box” Law
Testa warns legislative agenda is “Death by a Thousand Cuts” to Westchester County small businesses. On Monday, December 4, 2018, my Democrat colleagues on the Board of Legislators (with the exception of one Democrat) passed a Local Law (by a … Continue reading
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Independence Day!
Below is an article I was asked to write for the Cortlandt Living Magazine July 2018 edition. They wanted a short piece showing some of the important events associated with July 4th other than being Independence Day, especially local connections. … Continue reading
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County Legislator Testa to Seek Fourth Term
Cites Record of Tax and Spending Reductions and Accomplishments for Residents of Northern Westchester On Monday, May 18th Westchester County Legislator John G. Testa announced his intention to seek re-election for a fourth term in front of a capacity crowd … Continue reading
3rd Annual Christopher Columbus Celebration
On Sunday, October 14, 2012 I held my 3rd Annual Christopher Columbus Day Celebration. The turnout was tremendous and the food and entertainment was outstanding. Angelina Mendes wowed the crowd with her performance and Sansotta Brothers provided a homemade Italian … Continue reading
Watch the Latest Edition of On Topic with John Testa Show
This edition of On Topic with John Testa covers a number of important issues for Westchester and the Peekskill, Cortlandt and Yorktown region. The latest issue discussed is the August 22, 2012 ruling by the State of New York Supreme … Continue reading
Westchester Legislators Propose “Protest Law”
Westchester County Republican Legislators Sheila Marcotte, John G. Testa, Jim Maisano, Gordon Burrows and Bernice Spreckman are proposing legislation that would prevent the disruption of funeral services by protesters. The primary purpose of the law which Marcotte submitted on April … Continue reading
On Topic with John G. Testa 