Yonkers Tribune

BLUE TRUTH: Hartnett Connived But Could Not Survive By HEZI ARIS

Edmund Hartnett emerged from under a cloud of controversy when he acceded to the position of Yonkers Police Commissioner in 2006. Sources advise he received inside support from then Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone, retired NYPD Detective and Special Liaison to Mayor Amicone John Fleming, then PBA Vice President Keith Olson, then Detective Division Det. Sgt. Brian Moran, and current 4^th Precinct Captain John Mueller. The Yonkers Tribune reader may refer to each respective protagonist collectively as the “framers” of a ploy that would dramatically move and thereby change the course of the Yonkers Police Department forever were it to work.  In a sense, the Yonkers Police Department (YPD) was to be unknowingly transformed into the sixth borough of New York City.

Rich Narog on Westchester On the Level - Wednesday, June 19, 2013 @ 10 am.

YONKERS, NY -- June 18, 2013 -- Co-host Richard Narog and hezi Aris discuss the latest news and how they affect the City of Yonkers this Wednesday, June 19, 2013, during the opening hour, that is, from 10 a.m. Westchester On the Level is heard every weekday from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Share your perspective by calling the show during the “live” broadcast at 347-205-9201, or listening on demand by way of the archival database exclusively through the Internet: 

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$1.5 Million Energy Efficiency Project Completed in Yonkers

Mayor Mike Spano and the New York Power Authority Announce Completion of 

Innovative Upgrades to “Green” the City and Significantly Reduce Energy Costs

YONKERS, NY -- June 18, 2013 -- Mayor Mike Spano was joined today by New York Power Authority (NYPA) President and Chief Executive Officer Gil C. Quiniones to announce the completion of energy efficiency upgrades at nine municipal facilities in the City of Yonkers at the E.J. Murray Memorial Skating Ice and Roller Skating Rink. In total, this project will save the city more than $249,000 annually in energy and reduce climate-changing greenhouse gases by approximately 578 tons every year.  

Governor Cuomo Announces Agreement on Legislation to Establish Financial Restructuring Board for Local Governments; Reform Binding Arbitration Process

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Coalition Co-Leaders Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver today announced an agreement on legislation that will create a Financial Restructuring Board for Local Governments as well as reform the binding arbitration process to help eligible municipalities manage their finances and provide public services in a more cost-effective manner. The legislation includes an alternative binding arbitration process that municipalities and unions could voluntarily opt for to resolve contract issues in an expedited process. 

GREEN LIVING: The Grocer - A Solution to the Local Plastic Bag Ban By HEZI ARIS

In the past few months alone, 16 cities will ban the use of plastic grocery bags in the United States, following the lead of major cities like San Francisco, Seattle and Portland. We've learned on June 18, 2013 that Chicago is considering banning the plastic bag likewise. Closer to home, Rye,  the Village of Mamaroneck, and the Village of Larchmont  have taken the lead in Westchester County upon their passing legislation banning the use of non bio-degradable bags. The Town of Mamaroneck is still in discussion over the issue. While the reusable grocery bag is not a new idea, The Grocer, a reusable, eco-friendly take on the classic Adirondack pack basket, represents a complete reinvention of the concept in a category that has seen little innovation.

Carpenters Recruit Apprentices

ROCK TAVERN, NY -- The Empire State Carpenters Apprenticeship Committee Local Union #19 will conduct a recruitment from June 27, 2013 through June 26, 2014 for four carpenter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today.

Applicants must apply in person at Empire State Carpenters Training Center, 52 Stone Castle Road, Rock Tavern, NY, every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. Applicants must apply in person.

MIDDLE EAST FORUM Syria is Iran’s Stalingrad By GARY C. GAMBILL

The growing infusion of Iranian-backed Lebanese and Iraqi Shiite fighters into the Syrian civil war is causing some veteran pundits to panic. Vali Nasr, dean of the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, warns that "Iran is beating the U.S. in Syria." Former Bush administration deputy national security adviser Elliot Abrams sees "a humiliating defeat of the United States at the hands of Iran."

Health Insurance Coverage & The Affordable Care Act with Assemblymember Shelley Mayer

Theater Talk - Critic John Simon Guest on Saturday, June 22, 2013 @ 1:00 a.m.

Saturday, 6/22 at 1am Critic John Simon looks back on his distinguished career, which began in 1949. Plus, remembering actor Richard Griffiths, who portrayed Uncle Vernon in the Harry Potter series.   Watch past episodes

MAYOR MARVIN’S COLUMN Unfunded Mandates Relief Dies in Committee, and… By Mayor MARY C. MARVIN

The State Legislature will end the current session in just a few weeks and another year will pass without relief from the crippling unfunded mandates that the bi-partisan State-wide Mayors’ and Municipal Officials Association asked our elected officials to address.  Even a bill that required the State, rather than the local governments, to pay the costs for any future unfunded mandates contained in legislation that is passed in Albany, died in committee.

The Westchester Bank Celebrates Record Breaking 5th Anniversary

YONKERS, NY – June 17, 2013 -- The Westchester Bank intends to proudly announce its Fifth Anniversary on June 18^th in record fashion. The Bank continues its strong growth trajectory surpassing over $380 million in total assets and remaining one of the fastest growing community banks in the nation.

Yonkers Boy Enjoys 'Chillin' with Adam" Event at Rye Playland

 

David Gaynes is pictured at the Rye Playland event with 10-year-old Steven Marceno of Yonkers, who has been treated at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore.

This past Saturday, June 15, 2013, the Sixth Annual Chillin' with Adam Family Fun Day was held at Rye Playland for children treated for cancer at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore, their siblings and parents. The event is sponsored by David and Arlene Gaynes of Melville, NY, who created the Adam Gaynes Foundation to honor the memory of their young son who lost his battle with cancer. 

Travis Proulx Discusses "Fracking" on Westchester On the Level - June 18, 2013,@ 10 a.m.

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YONKERS, NY -- June 17, 2013 -- Travis Proulx is our guest this Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at 10 a.m. As the New York State Legislature grapples with the fracking issue, we will learn of the issues often mentioned that will have some elected officials accept a moratorium that delves into the science and health impacts, while others may choose to move ahead now. Mr Proulx is the Director of Communications for Environmental Advocates of New York. Join host Hezi Aris this morning to learn more about the subject and the issues that revolve about it. Co-host Richard Narog will attend the show on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at 10 a.m. Westchester On the Level is heard every weekday from 10 am to 12 Noon.  Share your perspective by calling the show during the “live” broadcast at 347-205-9201, or listening on demand by way of the archival database exclusively through the Internet: 

Health Department Identifies Bacteria as a Source of Illness at Outdoor Food Festival

The bacteria that has sickened some residents who attended the outdoor food festival at the Kensico Dam in Valhalla on June 6 has been identified as Campylobacter. The bacteria was identified through tests done on samples from several people who became ill after attending the event.

Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Calls for Passage of Women’s Equality Agenda

“The Senate Democratic Conference stands with Governor Cuomo in calling for all 10 points of the Women’s Equality Agenda to be brought to the Senate floor for a vote. Women’s health and equality should not be a Republican or Democratic issue. The women of New York deserve a vote on the entire Women’s Equality Act and deserve to know where their elected officials stand on these important issues.”

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Continues to Advocate for Comprehensive Package of Reform Regarding Polical Corruption

"As I have made clear to the Legislature, I believe that we need a comprehensive package of reforms to address public corruption in Albany and I have introduced such a package over the course of this Session that includes campaign finance reform, election reform, and improvements to the criminal law to facilitate State prosecutions of corrupt public officials. Part of that agenda calls for establishing a public financing system for elections in New York State.

“Promises Kept"...to the Far Right By BARRY CARO

In response to Rob Astorino's first commercial, and the press release regarding the ad from the Astorino campaign, Noam Bramson's campaign spokesman Barry Caro issued the following response,  "The promises Astorino has really kept have been to the far right: he brought gun shows back to the County Center, vetoed a bill to provide women safe access to health care clinics, and fought against marriage equality — all while our overall property tax bill went up by more than $500 million. Those 'promises kept' were made to the Tea Party and you can be sure they won't be showing up in any Astorino campaign commercials."

Topps Wine and Liquor Hosts Store Tasting of New Slovenia Vodka Created by Chef Peter Kelly

Celebrity Chef Peter Kelly (R), pictured with Actor / Comedian / Restaurateur Bill Murray (L), and Ballet dancer / Choreographer / Actor Mikhail “Misha” Baryshnikov (Center), attendees at the May 2013 launch of Slovenia Vodka at New York City's Oceana restaurant.

BRONXVILLE, NY – This weekend, Topps Wine and Liquor staff are anticipating offering customers a taste of the new and already-award winning Slovenia Vodka.

A.G. Schneiderman on Supreme Court Decision in FTC v. Actavis

NEW YORK – The following statement can be attributed to Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today in FTC v. Actavis, which finds that pay-for-delay settlements of drug patent litigation — settlements in which brand-name drug manufacturers pay their generic competitors to delay the availability of cheaper generic drugs — may be challenged as potential violations of antitrust law. 

Anticipating Yonkers Week Ahead on Westchester on the Level - June 17, 2013 @ 10 a.m.

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YONKERS, NY -- June 16, 2013 -- Hezi Aris hosts the Monday, June 17, 2013, radio show in contemplation of the news of the upcoming week. Pure conjecture. The subject matter will allow all our listeners to consider opining on their perspective. Westchester On the Level is heard every weekday from 10 am to 12 Noon.  Share your perspective by calling the show during the “live” broadcast at 347-205-9201, or listening on demand by way of the archival database exclusively through the Internet: 

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Liberals and Conservatives, Unite! By MATT BARBER

More often than not, when someone says, “I hate to say I told you so,” they love to say they told you so. Prepare to have a bucket of gloat dumped on your head.

Still, there are those rare occasions when people both say it and mean it. A few possible examples come to mind: Aboard the Titanic. At the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Standing before the pearly gates (after your stupid bomb squad partner goes ahead and cuts the blue wire). And right now.