The Rye Record: Rise to the Challenge
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The Rye Record
New York State Senator Shelley Mayer, Westchester County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky, New York State Assemblymen David Buchwald and Steven Otis, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, and Chief-of-Staff to the Town of Rye Debbie Reisner all lent their voices to the program.
Mayer, who began her senatorial term in April, highlighted the need to be an advocate in every sense of the word. She encouraged young people to get involved in local campaigns and emphasized the importance of being open-minded. Cooperation and understanding are essential components to getting things done, she noted. Feiner, in turn, explained the importance of local government by discussing his efforts towards upgrading the public pool in his community, establishing a dog park, and extending the bicycle path along the Bronx River Parkway.