Rasheed Oluwa
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Bio: My name is Rasheed Oluwa and I'm a contributor for Patch. I am a New York City native who moved into the mid-Hudson Valley about 20 years ago. I'm the oldest of seven children
I have 10 years of experience as a reporter and I have written on a wide range of topics ranging from crime and politics to education and the environment.
I am an avid N.Y. Mets fan, which means I don't usually watch a lot of baseball when September rolls around. I also root for the N.Y. Giants and the N.Y. Knicks.
I began working for Patch in May 2010 and I look forward to hearing and writing about the concerns of the residents in this community.
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* What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? I believe taxes are one of the biggest issues facing communities across the country. Our state and local representatives must come together to develop a taxing mechanism that is fair and doesn't place undo burden on property owners.
MasterCard will get about $1.3 million in tax incentives for a $39 million capital investment will create more than 270 new permanent positions at MasterCard as well as maintain existing jobs in Purchase and create construction jobs.
MasterCard will get about $1.3 million in tax incentives for a $39 million capital investment will create more than 270 new permanent positions at MasterCard as well as maintain existing jobs in Purchase and create construction jobs..
MasterCard will get about $1.3 million in tax incentives for a $39 million capital investment will create more than 270 new permanent positions at MasterCard as well as maintain existing jobs in Purchase and create construction jobs..
MasterCard will get about $1.3 million in tax incentives for a $39 million capital investment will create more than 270 new permanent positions at MasterCard as well as maintain existing jobs in Purchase and create construction jobs..
MasterCard will get about $1.3 million in tax incentives for a $39 million capital investment will create more than 270 new permanent positions at MasterCard as well as maintain existing jobs in Purchase and create construction jobs.
MasterCard will get about $1.3 million in tax incentives for a $39 million capital investment will create more than 270 new permanent positions at MasterCard as well as maintain existing jobs in Purchase and create construction jobs.
Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino announced he has reached a five-year deal with Liberty Lines of Yonkers and PTLA of Cortlandt to continue operating the county bus system. The Board of Acquisition & Contract must now approve the deal.
Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino announced he has reached a five-year deal with Liberty Lines of Yonkers and PTLA of Cortlandt to continue operating the county bus system. The Board of Acquisition & Contract must now approve the deal.
The money is part of a $715.9 million funding pool awarded through Round Three of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino announced he has reached a five-year deal with Liberty Lines of Yonkers and PTLA of Cortlandt to continue operating the county bus system. The Board of Acquisition & Contract must now approve the deal.
Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino announced he has reached a five-year deal with Liberty Lines of Yonkers and PTLA of Cortlandt to continue operating the county bus system. The Board of Acquisition & Contract must now approve the deal.
Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino announced he has reached a five-year deal with Liberty Lines of Yonkers and PTLA of Cortlandt to continue operating the county bus system. The Board of Acquisition & Contract must now approve the deal.
Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino announced he has reached a five-year deal with Liberty Lines of Yonkers and PTLA of Cortlandt to continue operating the county bus system. The Board of Acquisition & Contract must now approve the deal.
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The spending plan adds $900,000 for child care and nearly $1 million to programs for domestic violence education, literacy enrichment and resource centers for new immigrants. County Executive Robert Astorino has 10 days to sign or veto the plan.
The spending plan adds $900,000 for child care and nearly $1 million to programs for domestic violence education, literacy enrichment and resource centers for new immigrants. County Executive Robert Astorino has 10 days to sign or veto the plan.