Leslie Taha is an African American writer, author, artist, and guest columnist for the Yonkers Tribune. He is the author of the book, “The Architects of Rap”, “Off My Meds” cartoonist, and he runs the website, “NewAfricaRadio.com”. lestaha@gmail.com
By LES TAHA
Eid al-Adha al-Mubarak
Eid al-Adha (‘Feast of the Sacrifice’, also called Eid Qurban(Persian:) or Bakra-Eid (Urdu) the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year (the other being Eid al-Fitr), and considered the holier of the two. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismael as an act of obedience to God’s command. But, before Ibrahim could sacrifice …
Councilman Merante, Residents, Homeowners, Members of StopUPS.org Among Other Elected Official to Rally Against UPS’s Planned Expansion
YONKERS, NY — July 31, 2020 — Yonkers 6th District Councilman Anthony Merante will be joined by residents, homeowners, members of StopUPS.org, and other elected officials to protest the planned expansion of this UPS facility. Organizers fear that UPS’s plans, if approved by the Yonkers Planning Board, would produce a safety hazard with its above ground gasoline tanks, excessive traffic …
Averko in The New York Times
By MICHAEL AVERKO
Regarding: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/28/us/politics/russia-disinformation-coronavirus.html Averko’s Note: For the record, Julian Barnes sent me this email: “Would you have time to talk to me today about the recent FBI visit and their discussion discussions about the Strategic Cultural Foundation?” Michael Averko’s Reply: “Thanks for the interest Mr. Barnes and pardon my not getting back to you sooner. For now, I’m leaving things as stated. …
By MICHAEL AVERKO
NYS Assemblyman Nader Sayegh (AD-NY90), and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Friday, July 31, 2019 @10am EST
The Friday, July 31, 2020th broadcast may be heard “Live” or “On Demand”. Access is achieved using the following hyperlink … http://tobtr.com/s/11777711 Listeners are welcome to call (347) 205-9201 to share their perspective or make inquiry regarding the topics to be discussed. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh representing AD-90 speaks to recently passed legislation underwritten/supported …
John and Laurie Wiles, The Driving Me Crazy Duo, Review the 2020 Lincoln Navigator 4X4 Reserve, Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Unvarnished Blog Publisher / Editor-in-Chief Discusses National Political Issues , and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher / Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 10am-12Noon EST
Listen to the broadcast “live” or “on demand” via the following hyperlink – http://tobtr.com/s/11777710 Listeners are welcome to share their perspective and/or inquiry. Call 347-205-9201. The subject matter to be discussed is defined herein: Grove City, PA, Pinehurst, NC, and Yonkers, NY — June 23, 2020 —Driving Me Crazy Duo John and Laurie Wiles speak to their review of the …
Harckham Has 17 Sponsored Bills Passed in the State Senate During July Session
ALBANY, NY — July 29, 2020 — New York State Senator Pete Harckham had 17 of his sponsored bills approved in the State Senate during its July session, including landmark legislation that protects Class C streams and fragile drinking water supplies, authorizes use of opioid overdose drugs in public accommodations and tracks Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses—all of which received …
2020 Lincoln Navigator 4X4 Reserve
By JOHN and LAURIE WILES
PINEHURST, NY — July 29, 2020 — Can you say – “Beast from the East”? Or maybe, “Beautiful Beast from the East”? I mean, “Wow! Jus look at it.” This incredibly large but very majestic dominated our driveway and garage for the past week. This is Lincoln’s top of the line SUV, four-wheel drive, no expense spared, fully loaded, ‘get …
By JOHN and LAURIE WILES
Oren M. Levin-Waldman, Socio-Economic Research Scholar, Shawyn Patterson-Howard, City of Mount Vernon Mayor, and Hezi Aris Yonkers Tribune Publisher / Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Wednesday, July 29, 2020, from 10am-12Noon EST
Computer access to the Wednesday, July 29, 2020th broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” is accomplished via the following hyperlink http://tobtr.com/s/11777709 Share your perspective or make inquiry on the subject matters discussed by calling 1-347-205-9201 Please note broadcasts are activated every Monday through Friday at 9:55am and archived by 12:15pm EST The subject matters discussed is defined herein: WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — …