Veteran and Yonkers’ Resident Honored By Co-workers and Teamsters Local 456
By A. NERI

ELMSFORD, NY, MOUNT VERNON, NY, and YONKERS, NY — May 24, 2019 — Over Memorial Day weekend, one hopes the nation remembers and honors those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedom.  Earlier this month, a local union made it a point to pay homage to a veteran and union member, while he is still around to enjoy the honor and the liberty he protects.

Local 456 Executive Board presenting Arroyo his Proclamation.

On Monday, May 13, Ivan Arroyo, who serves in the 101st Signal Battalion, an Army National Guard Unit stationed in Yonkers, was taken by complete surprise when Teamsters Local 456 presented him with a proclamation, and unveiled his newly overhauled motorcycle at the local’s general membership meeting.

Teamsters Local 456 President, Louis A. Picani and Teamster Ivan Arroyo.

Arroyo has ...

The World Responds to Help Children Devastated by Fires in Israel
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN

Jonathan Feldstein was born and educated in the U.S. and immigrated to Israel in 2004. He is married and the father of six and became a grandfather in 2018. Throughout his life and career, he has been blessed by the calling to fellowship with Christian supporters of Israel and serve as a bridge between Jews and Christians. He shares insights and experiences of living as an Orthodox Jew in Israel, writing for prominent Christian and conservative websites and appearing on many Christian TV and radio programs. He is the president of Run for Zion and the Genesis 123 Foundation. He can be reached at firstpersonisrael@gmail.com and via www.runforzion.com

Israel needs your prayers, and help.  Almost overnight, wildfires broke out, scorching acres, burning dozens of houses including entirely destroying a whole community. Over 3500 people have been evacuated as ...