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The Westchester County PBA Contract Crisis: What's Happening, Why It Matters, and What I'm Going to Do About It
On July 31, 2026, the leaders of the Westchester County Police PBA held a public gathering to do something that police union leaders rarely do — go on record about a crisis they believe is being ignored by the people with the power to fix it. They called it a growing public safety concern. And when you hear what they said, it is hard to disagree. Courtesy of the Westchester County Police PBA What the PBA Said — In Their Own Words PBA President Wilberto Saez stood in front of
Sep 77 min read


Labor Day in Yonkers: A Holiday That Means Something Different When You're Living It
Labor Day has always meant something to me. Growing up, I watched the people around me go to work not because it was glamorous, not because it paid well enough, but because that's what you do when you have a family to feed and a community you believe in. The men and women I grew up with drove buses. Painted houses. They worked construction and drove trucks and installed cabinets and took care of the elderly. They showed up — every day — for our community. This Labor Day I wan
Sep 76 min read


Westchester County Has a $17 Million Budget Hole — And They Sent You the Bill
Dan D'Amico exposes the $17m budget shortfall Westchester County doesn't want you to ee.
Sep 65 min read


The Domino Effect That's Destroying Westchester's Middle Class- And what We Can Do TO Stop It.
Westchester County ranks #1 in the nation for property taxes. But the tax burden is just the first domino. In this article, District 16 candidate Dan D'Amico breaks down the chain reaction connecting high taxes, unaffordable housing, flooding infrastructure, and an understaffed police department — and outlines a plan to interrupt it.
Sep 37 min read


Closing Indian Point Was a Mistake. Westchester Is Still Paying for It.
Indian Point closes down costing Westchester residents thousands of dollars extra per year in energy costs. Was it worth it?
Aug 242 min read


Your Con Edison Bill Is Going Up — Here's Who Let It Happen
New year. Higher bills. In January 2026, the New York State Public Service Commission approved multi-year rate increases for Con Edison — roughly 9% for electricity and 6% for gas spread over three years. For Westchester residential customers, that means electric bills go up approximately $5.32 a month starting now, with more increases locked in for 2027 and 2028. To put that in context: Con Edison originally asked for an 11.4% electric increase and a 13.3% gas increase all a
Aug 192 min read


What Is the Westchester County Affordability and Economic Development Task Force?
Westchester County has created an affordability and economic development task force. Is this enough to Fix Westchester's crisis of affordability?
Jul 42 min read


How Can a Westchester County Legislator Help First-Time Homebuyers?
Can a county legislator actually help first-time homebuyers? Dan D'Amico explains the down payment assistance plan he wants to bring to District 16.
Jul 12 min read


How Much of the 2026 Westchester County Capital Budget Is Going to Yonkers Flooding?
How much of Westchester County's 2026 capital budget actually goes toward flood mitigation in Yonkers District 16? Dan D'Amico breaks down the numbers.
Jun 292 min read


What Does the Westchester County Legislator for District 16 Actually Do?
Dan D'Amico details what a Westchester County Legislator actually can do for District 16.
Jun 252 min read


This Is Why You Can’t Buy a Home in Yonkers Anymore
Dan D’Amico explains how taxpayer-funded development, luxury rentals, tax breaks, and poor housing policy are making homeownership harder in Yonkers and Westchester.
Jun 225 min read


Here Is My Promise to District 16. Hold Me to It.
Dan's campaign promises to district 16
Jun 222 min read


Whether You Rent or Own, The Property Tax Increase Hits You. Here Is How.
Dan D'Amico shows how whether you rent or own, property tax increases hit your wallet.
Jun 202 min read


Westchester Families Are Working Harder Than Ever. So Why Is County Government Wasting Our Money?
Westchester Families Are Working Harder Than Ever. So Why Is County Government Wasting Our Money?
Jun 184 min read


Where Did $45 Million Go? Westchester's EV Charger Spending vs. Yonkers Housing Needs
Where Did $45 Million Go? Westchester's EV Charger Spending vs. Yonkers Housing Needs
Jun 152 min read


I Am Running to Fully Fund Schools, Police, and Fire. Here Is Why That Is Non-Negotiable.
Dan D'Amico makes his commitment clear: full funding for schools, police, and fire in Westchester District 16. Here is why it is non-negotiable.
Jun 152 min read


Homeownership Is How Families Build Wealth. So Why Is Westchester County Making It Harder?
Homeowners have 40 times the net worth of renters. Dan D'Amico explains why Westchester County should fund down payment grants, not EV chargers.
Jun 132 min read


Flooding Is Not a Weather Problem. It Is a Government Accountability Problem
Dan D'Amico explains how Yonkers flooding is a government accountability problem.
Jun 122 min read


We Pay More. We Get Less. On November 3rd, That Changes.
Westchester County keeps raising taxes while services shrink. Dan D'Amico is running for District 16 Legislator to fight for taxpayers, fix flooding, and restore common sense.
Jun 103 min read


Westchester's $197 Million Problem. And Why the Answer Should Never Be "Raise Taxes on Working Families."
Westchester County faced a $197 million deficit and responded with tax hikes and across-the-board cuts. Dan D'Amico explains why there was a better way.
Jun 92 min read
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