Police ID Bear Mountain Bridge Jumper, Astorino to File Source of Income Legislation

1.) Chappaqua Man Jumps from the Bear Mountain Bridge

State police identified the man who jumped off the Bear Mountain Bridge Thursday morning as Chappaqua resident Chatschik Bisdikian. You can read more about it here.

2.) Bransom Wins Democratic Endorsement for Westchester County Executive Race

New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bransom secured Democrats the backing after two ballots at Wednesday’s convention in White Plains. He will face Republican incumbent Rob Astorino this November.

3.) Astorino Submits Source of Income Legislation to County Lawmakers

The legislation was part of the county's 2009 federal affordable housing settlement, which requires the construction of 750 affordable housing units in mostly white communities by 2016. Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino was informed by the U.S. Justice Department that he had until Thursday to submit legislation to the board and give his intent to sign it or else the county, and possibly Astorino himself, could be held in contempt and fined. Read about it here.

4.) The Hen Hud Library’s Matinee of the Week: “Argo”

The Hendrick Hudson Library, located on 185 Kings Ferry Rd. in Montrose, is hosting a viewing of the movie “Argo” today at 1:30 p.m. as part of its weekday matinee series. The event is free.

5.) Free Blood Pressure Screening at Hudson Valley Hospital Center

At 2 p.m. the Hudson Valley Hospital Center offers free blood pressure screening. Details here.