David McKay Wilson

@davidmckay415

Tax Watch columnist at The Journal News, freelance journalist, photographer, star maker, loves to ski, swing dance, and hike. PGP: http://is.gd/4dMH7K

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Joined June 2008

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · Jul 23

Lawler opts to run for a third term in Congress, decides against run for governor. Game on in NY- 17 with 7 Democrats vying for 2026 nomination

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · Jul 17

"Nothing is off the table," says North Castle Supervisor Joe Rende as he wants the town to seek proposals from developers to create public-private partnership for new town hall and police station in Armonk historic district lohud.com/story/news/loc…

davidmckay415's tweet card. North Castle Supervisor Joe Rende likes the partnerships struck in Pelham and Briarcliff Manor to build new town facilities. Would that work in Armonk?

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · Jul 15

Developer Louis Cappelli wants a break on the price for the Galleria parking from White Plains in exchange for 500 affordable apartments, at 60% AMI. Mayor Tom Roach says the request is a non-starter in negotiations over Cappelli's plan for defunct mall lohud.com/story/news/loc…

davidmckay415's tweet card. The cost of the city-owned Galleria parking garage land could determine how much affordable housing gets built in downtown White Plains project.

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · Jul 11

Mike Lawyer, who said he'd decide by the end of June whether to run for NY governor in 2026, tells @JimmyVielkind he'll make an announcement "in short order."

JJimmy Vielkind@JimmyVielkind · Jul 11

Republican Reps. Elise Stefanik and Mike Lawler are locked in a staring contest over who might launch a formal campaign to challenge New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) in next year’s election. gothamist.com/news/stefanik-…

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · Jul 10

A dozen progressive groups call for @lawler4ny aide to resign in furor over Signal chat infiltration while @effie4congress seeks @TishJames probe, and a Putnam Republican Frank Ciano wants her fired. lohud.com/story/news/pol…

davidmckay415's tweet card. “As a Republican, we always like to stand up for what’s right and to play by the rules,” Putnam County Legislator Paul Jonke, R-Southeast, said.

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · Jul 9

Thanks to @joshtpm for his engaging column on my report about an aide to @lawler4ny and her apparent infiltration of Fight Lawler's private Signal group. Lawler won't say if he condoned his aide's incitement of the Town Hall audience.

JJosh Marshall@joshtpm · Jul 8

Rep. Lawler Fielded Sock Puppet Provocateur at Raucous Townhall talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/rep-law… via @TPM

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · Jul 8

Organizers Fight Lawler say an aide to Rep. Mike Lawler infiltrated their private Signal chat, live-posted 'Boo (Lawler) off the stage' and encouraged Lawler foes to walk out of Somers Town Hall meeting. Did @lawler4ny orchestrate the infiltration? lohud.com/story/news/pol…

davidmckay415's tweet card. Organizers of a group called Fight Lawler say an aide to Rep. Mike Lawler infiltrated their Signal chat and posted 'Boo (Lawler) off the stage.'

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · Jun 16

New Rochelle, which owns part of the Lake Isle Dam, has threatened to dismantle its section of the dam, which would lower the lake by 12 feet, creating mudflats over much of the lake's 62 acres. lohud.com/story/news/loc…

davidmckay415's tweet card. New Rochelle, which owns part of the Lake Isle Dam, has threatened to dismantle its section of the dam, which would lower the lake by 12 feet.

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · Jun 9

County Legislator Greg Ellner a decade ago put an addition on his home, with the requirement to hook up to the sewer. He built the addition, moved in, but never hooked up, saying it was too expensive.

llohud.com@lohud · Jun 9

Putnam legislator gets violation notice on decade-old town order for home addition lohud.com/story/news/loc…

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · Jun 2

After spending $150 million on Playland amusement park, Westchester seeks OK to borrow $59M to restore Playland's Ice Casino. The private management deal yields just $325k a year for the county... lohud.com/story/news/loc…

davidmckay415's tweet card. Westchester is seeking approval to borrow $59 million to restore Playland's Ice Casino. It follows $150 million borrowed for Playland Amusement Park.

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KnicksMuse@KnicksMuse · May 30

Him.

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · May 21

Looking forward to the LCA Alumni luncheon, the show and singing Goodbye Boys one more time.

KKatelyn Cordero@KatelynCordero · May 20

Thinking about getting tickets to the @TheLCAShow? Lucky for you, there’s still time! Our cast has been hard at work, so come by the LCA and get your tickets now! bit.ly/lcashow25

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Skipper@DogsRgrr8 · May 20

IF other countries are paying for tariffs; Why is Trump threatening Walmart not to raise prices and *eat the added cost Tariffs>30% Profit margin>2.7% Do the Math. Importers pay the tariff, pass the added cost on to retailers..then on to YOU IT'S a TAX! #DemsUnited #DemVoice1

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · May 20

New York Republicans find themselves in the middle of the fight over the deductibility of state and local taxes in the federal tax bill. Can @lawler4ny deliver after Trump weighs in? lohud.com/story/news/ny-…

davidmckay415's tweet card. New York Republicans find themselves in the middle of the fight over the deductibility of state and local taxes in the federal tax bill.

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · May 14

The 'For Sale' sign has come down at the Stoney Hill Cemetery as county Legislator Ben Boykin, who supported Mount Hope AME Zion's ownership, now wants the county to protect it. Should Westchester pay the church? What about Harrison's ownership claim? lohud.com/story/news/loc…

davidmckay415's tweet card. County Legislator Ben Boykin, who supported Mount Hope AME Zion's ownership of the Stoney Hill Cemetery, now wants the county to protect the site.

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · May 5

.@emilyFeiner's Dad was a Free Speech warrior in the late 1940s. What happened at Kennedy Catholic at Mile Lawler's Town Hall lohud.com/story/news/loc…

davidmckay415's tweet card. Emily Feiner's father was the subject of a landmark free speech case. She had her viral free speech moment at Rep. Mike Lawler's Town Hall in Somers.

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · May 5

New York state police were out in force at @lawler4ny Town Hall meeting in Somers to quell the voices of hecklers opposed to his support for Trump's tariffs. lohud.com/story/news/loc…

davidmckay415's tweet card. Rep. Mike Lawler's second Town Hall meeting, this time in Westchester, was a lively affair at Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School in Somers.

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · May 1

Westchester declares emergency at Playland Park so it can hire Italian firm to no-bid contract to fix and maintain its amusement rides as 2025 opening date yet to be announced. lohud.com/story/news/loc…

davidmckay415's tweet card. Westchester County will hire an Italian ride manufacturer on a no-bid contract to repair its amusement park rides.

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · Apr 17

Court ruling tosses unfair Putnam County agricultural district regulations in victory for livestock farm. Big win for Ridge Ranch in Patterson. lohud.com/story/news/loc… via @lohud

davidmckay415's tweet card. Supreme Court Justice Victor Grossman ruled that Putnam County's regulations for its Agricultural District failed to comply with NY state law.

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David McKay Wilson@davidmckay415 · Apr 17

The cost of Westchester County DA Susan Cacace: Up to $1.5 million for special prosecutors after her recusals lohud.com/story/news/loc… via @lohud

davidmckay415's tweet card. Westchester DA Susan Cacace has recused her office from 78 cases, citing her work on these prosecutions while serving a county court judge.

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