A recent editorial urging reform of the law that specifies how the Yonkers Fire Fighters Union — as well as others around the state — can spend a 2 percent tax on insurance premiums was on target except for one thing: There is no reason to “cut the union some slack” because it claims ignorance of a 1912 law that …
By Mayor MIKE SPANO
Yonkers Tribune Transition to Moderated Comments During Political Season
By HEZI ARIS
YONKERS, NY — May 25, 2017 –Yonkers Tribune offers news from and about Westchester County, offering political news, perspectives, and analysis based on ethical standards and human decency. We do so in an effort to engage everyone. Our purpose is to acknowledge and respect viewpoints despite agenda driven dogma that is not always on an even keel. Historical facts cannot …
By HEZI ARIS
Telling It Like It Is
By ANONYMOUS*
YONKERS, NY — May 14, 2017 — In an effort to show a lack of involvement with City Hall, the shrinking band of YFT Reform Slate candidates have done just the opposite. They have taken up the union bashing mantra of City Hall and they continue to dredge up the monotonous feud between Yonkers City Council President Liam McLaughlin and …
By ANONYMOUS*
Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large Hezi Aris on Westchester On the Level – Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 10am DST
WESTCHESTER, NY — Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Larger Hezi Aris opens Westchester on the Level at the top of the 10am DST hour this Tuesday, April 25, 2017th, delving into the hyperlocal, County, state, national , and international news and analysis. the broadcast is likely to be truncated prior to the normal 12Noon conclusion of the broadcast. Share your perspective or inquiry …
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino’s Message of Having Not Raising Taxes Questions the Method
By BETTINA MAYER
Two term County Executive Rob Astorino’s big message is that he has not raised taxes in Westchester County. But what is questionable about this message is the method. Last November, Astorino announced a proposal to develop and privatize Westchester County Airport with Oaktree Capital Management LP, a company who specializes in distressed properties. This proposal was announced without seeking out …
By BETTINA MAYER
Gorsuch Appointment Hearing Threatens Democracy
By BOB K. BOGEN
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — March 21, 2017 — Trump’s First One Hundred Days are half gone and we’ve been cursed with day after day of grotesque insults, errors, and threats of disastrous appointments. Some are only consequences of ignorance and result of foolish, embarrassing missteps that which may be corrected over the months Trump manages to stay in office Others …
By BOB K. BOGEN
Response to Comptroller Maureen Walker By Mount Vernon Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
MOUNT VERNON, NY — September 29, 2016 — Comptroller Maureen Walker is distracting from the truth – pure and simple. The fact is: Mount Vernon homeowners have a right to tax relief and our budget will make it possible for them to get a break. Our smart and careful use of taxpayer dollars in the proposed 2017 budget allows homeowners …
Yonkers’ State of Affairs: The Pending, Unresolved, and Unacknowledged Issues and Concerns
Blue Truth Revelations Demand Corrective Outcry by Yonkersites By HEZI ARIS HEZI ARIS 10:40PM • SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 Blue Truth Revelations Demand Corrective Outcry by Yonkersites By HEZI ARIS Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Announces Plan for Demolition of Haas Mural By HEZI ARIS HEZI ARIS 9:00AM • AUGUST 27, 2016 Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Announces Plan for Demolition of Haas …
Westchester Should Prohibit Lawmakers from Accepting Contributions from Those Who Conduct Business with Westchester County By Hon. PAUL FEINER
Follow-up to US Attorney Preet Bharara’s Investigation The recent announcement that US Attorney to the Southern District Preet Bharara has expanded his corruption probe into Westchester County and has issued subpoenas to County Executive Rob Astorino’s office highlights the need for Westchester County to adopt a law that has been on the books in the Town of Greenburgh since 2007. …
WEIR ONLY HUMAN: A Letter to the President By BOB WEIR
Dear Mr. President; how many more police officers must be ambushed by violent thugs before you use your considerable power to stand firmly in support of the law-enforcement community? After the brutal murder of 5 cops in Dallas you used the memorial service to promote your same old tired narrative that the police must do more to lessen tensions between …