November 8, 2019

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Eastchester REVIEW THE

November 8, 2019 | Vol. 7, Number 44 | www.eastchesterreview.com

Westchester creates more affordable housing options

RUNNING WILD Luke Doukas and Henry Sheehan celebrate a goal during Bronxville’s 2-0 victory over Hastings on Nov. 2. Doukas and Sheehan both scored as the Broncos won the Section I title. For story, see page 16. Photo/Mike Smith

ture and glamor to Westchester County,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said. “He took a company, started by his father, and grew it into what it is today along with his two brothers. We will always remember him for the visionary he was. At this difficult time our thoughts and prayers are with his family.” Martinelli was the youngest son of ex-Yonkers Mayor Angelo Martinelli, who died in 2018. During his life, Martinelli

supported many Westchester nonprofits. Martinelli is survived by his fiancé, Halina, and his brothers Michael, Paul, Robert, Richard, and Tom. He is also survived by the next generation of Martinellis: Jeanette, Michael Jr., Lyda Jo, Chris, Nick, Christen, Jacqueline, Richard Jr., Rose, Jack, Sean, MacKenzie, and David. A funeral was scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at St. Theresa’s Church in Briarcliff Manor. (Submittted)

for more affordable housing units in this County, and these numbers are proof that we are moving in the right direction.” Chair of the Westchester Not for Profit Housing Coalition and Executive Director of Allied Community Enterprises Joan Arnold said: “The not-for-profit affordable housing community is optimistic about the progress made by this administration and plans to roll up our sleeves to work with the Planning Department and County Executive George Latimer to meet the ever-growing complex needs of this diverse County. Historically, nonprofits hear the first cries for help when a family is evicted; a senior is unable to stay safely in their own home, a victim of abuse needs a haven and desperate calls for housing for the homeless and the disabled. Not-for-profits are on the front lines of finding creative solutions to some of the County’s most pressing housing problems and making housing for the less fortunate a priority. We are privileged to have George Latimer as our County Executive who understands and values our mission.” HOUSING continued on page 5

2019 TOWN ELECTION RESULTS

C olavita upends Denning in third election

Longtime publisher Martinelli dies Longtime Westchester Magazine publisher Ralph Martinelli died on Saturday, Nov. 2. Martinelli was 57. An Ossining resident and CEO of Today Media, the parent company of Westchester Magazine, Martinelli was an iconic figure in the county. His death followed complications from surgery that he had more than a year ago. “As the President and CEO of Today Media Ralph Martinelli brought wisdom, cul-

Delivering on his promise to create more affordable housing options in communities throughout Westchester, County Executive George Latimer is issuing an affordable housing update. A total of 2,089 affordable housing units have been proposed, approved or constructed since Latimer took office on Jan. 1, 2018. “My office is taking a new approach to affordable housing by keeping a record of all the units that have been created as affordable, to make sure they remain affordable for their prescribed periods,” Latimer said. “We have also created a system of updating our affordable housing database as developments progress from the funding stages, to construction to completion. I have included an additional $20 million in funding in the 2020 Capital Budget for affordable housing in the next fiscal year, which will ultimately help to fill a pragmatic need.” “It’s exciting to see new affordable housing opportunities being proposed and coming to fruition all over Westchester County,” said Norma Drummond, county Department of Planning commissioner. “There is still a critical need

Town Supervisor Town Supervisor Anthony Colavita* (R) Michael Denning (D)

56% 44%

4,491 votes 3,561

Supervisor position is for a 4-year term *denotes incumbent

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