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Yonkers Is Still Flooding Years After Hurricane Ida. Here's the Plan
Quick answer Parts of Yonkers still flood during heavy rain years after Hurricane Ida hit in September 2021. A county legislator can press for engineering studies, direct funding, and coordination between the city, county and state to fix drainage that residents have been asking about for years. What it looks like on the ground Neighbors have shown Dan what the water leaves behind: yards washed away, up to eight feet of water in a basement, a co-op parking lot closed because
Oct 191 min read


What Does a Developer Get in Return? Questions Every Voter Can Ask About Campaign Donation
Please note: Dan is not suggesting that any law has been broken. Political donations are legal and regulated, and every candidate has supporters. This article is about how certain patterns of donations may look to a voter, and why it is reasonable for constituents to ask questions. Quick answer Campaign contributions are public record. Voters can look up who funds a candidate and ask whether the donors have business before the committee that candidate leads. That is not an ac
Oct 122 min read


Early Voting in Westchester Starts October 24: What to Know and What's on the Line in Yonkers
Early Voting in Westchester Starts October 24: What to Know and What's on the Line in Yonkers
Oct 121 min read


Priced Out of Yonkers: Con Edison Bills, Property Taxes and Why Families Are Leaving New York
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3KJlzIouL6M and https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UWZyz7fnoWk Quick answer Many Yonkers residents are being priced out by the combined cost of property taxes and utility bills. A county legislator does not set Con Edison rates (the state does), but does vote on the county tax levy and can use the office to push for answers. County Legislators can also push bills that influence the demand on electricity thus driving up prices. What neighbors
Oct 82 min read


Westchester Has the Highest Property Taxes in America. Here's What a County Legislator Can Do About It
Dan D'Amico details why Westchester County has the highest property taxes in America and what a County Legislator can do about it.
Oct 72 min read


Where Can I Meet Candidates Running for Westchester County Legislature?
Candidate forums, canvassing, and community events: the best ways to meet Westchester County Legislature candidates in person.
Oct 72 min read


What Does the Westchester County Legislature Do?
Dan D'Amico details what the Westchester County Legislature does.
Oct 62 min read


How to Attend a Political Rally in Yonkers
Dan D'Amico details how to attend a political rally in Yonkers, NY.
Oct 62 min read


How to Support a Firefighter Running for Office in Yonkers
Quick answer: You can support a firefighter-turned-candidate in Yonkers, like Dan D'Amico, a former FDNY firefighter running for Westchester County Legislature, District 16, by donating, volunteering, attending events, sharing their campaign content, and voting on Election Day, November 3, 2026. Why Firefighters Running for Office Deserve a Close Look Firefighters bring a track record most candidates don't have they've already spent their career running toward problems instea
Oct 62 min read


How to Register to Vote in Westchester County, New York
Quick answer: You can register to vote in Westchester County online through New York State's voter registration portal, by mailing a paper form to the Westchester County Board of Elections, or in person at the Board of Elections office or a participating state agency like the DMV. For the November 3, 2026 general election, your registration must be received by October 24, 2026. Step-by-Step: How to Register Confirm you're eligible. You must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 year
Oct 32 min read


How Does a Firefighter's Experience Help in Politics?
Dan D'Amico speaks on the unique value firefighters bring to public elected office. Dan is running for Westchester County Legislator District 16- Yonkers.
Oct 32 min read


NY Politician Exposes Developer Donations: Is My Opponent Compromised?
NY Politician Exposes Developer Donations: Is My Opponent Compromised?
Oct 13 min read


No Developer Money: Why My Campaign Only Answers to Taxpayers
Dan D'Amico has taken $0 from developers or PACs in his run for Westchester County Legislature. Here's why that matters.
Oct 12 min read


Yonkers Rents Are Up 41% Since 2018, and the Numbers Don't Lie
Rent for the same Yonkers one-bedroom jumped from $1,700 to $2,400 since 2018, a 41% increase. Dan D'Amico breaks down the record.
Sep 301 min read


Yonkers Loses Millions in Sales Tax Revenue, and Almost Nobody Knows It
Yonkers is one of only four Westchester cities cut out of sales tax revenue sharing. Dan D'Amico on the fix and why it matters.
Sep 302 min read


How Can I Volunteer for a Political Campaign in Yonkers?
How Can I Volunteer for a Political Campaign in Yonkers? Dan D'Amico details the best ways to volunteer.
Sep 292 min read


Where Can I Donate to a Local Candidate in Westchester County?
How local campaign donations work in Westchester County, and how to support Dan D'Amico's developer-free District 16 campaign.
Sep 292 min read


What Are the Voting Requirements in Westchester County?
What Are the Voting Requirements in Westchester County?
Sep 292 min read


Where to Find Information on Local Elections in Westchester County
Where to Find Information on Local Elections in Westchester County
Sep 292 min read


Why Your Rent Isn't Actually Affordable, and the Fix I'm Fighting For
Scarsdale and Bronxville incomes are used to calculate 'affordable' rent in Yonkers. Dan D'Amico's fix for the real math
Sep 292 min read
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