WPCNR County Clarion-Ledger. Special to WPCNR from Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune. February 8, 2005:  State Senator Nick Spano will be returning to the Senate. The Yonkers Tribune reports that Nick Spano has survived the final recount in his contested race with Andrea Stewart-Cousins. He has been declared the winner  by 18 votes.  Mayor Joseph Delfino of White Plains was in Yonkers today to congratulate his long time associate, Nick Spano. Mr. Aris reports that Ms. Stewart-Cousins conceded today. For the complete details go to: www.yonkerstribune.com.

Reporter Aris interviewed Mayor Delfino who was at Giulio's to be with Senator Spano:  "I know the Spano family and their many contributions to the County, Yonkers, Mount Pleasant, and Greenburgh," said Mayor Delfino. "I am glad the contest is over.I am encouraged by the due process. The decision was made in an appropriate manner; and there should be no more questions asked!" concluded Delfino.

Meanwhile, County Executive Andy Spano released this statement commenting on the race: “If nothing else, the three months it took to get the results of this election shows the dire need for election reform in this State,’’ said Spano. “It is a travesty that the citizens, businesses and governments of this district went unrepresented for more than 5 weeks. I feel badly for Andrea, and I am disappointed she didn't win. I congratulate Nick, however, my greatest concern is how long this process has dragged out.”