In Memoriam: S. Richard Blassberg – January 13, 1941 to September 23, 2020
BREWSTER, NY — September 24, 2020 — S. Richard Blassberg of New Fairfield, CT, formerly of Brewster, NY, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Richard was born on January 13, 1941 in The Bronx, NY, son of the late Joseph and Sylvia (Marsey) Blassberg. He graduated from Hicksville High School, Adelphi College receiving his bachelors and continuing his education at …
Driving Me Duo John and Laurie Wiles Review the 2020 Cadillac CT5 550T
PINEHURST, NC — September 23, 2020 — What a treat this week! We had the Cadillac CT5 550T, a 3.0L Twin Turbo V6 with 360 hp, AWD, that gets 17 mpg around town and 25 mpg on the highway. Can you say “Varoom, Varoom?” Not that I’d ‘Varoom’ a Cadillac. No, seriously, there are only a couple of places around …
150 U.S. Mayors Urge Congressional Leaders to Find Compromise On Stimulus Spending to Help Struggling Cities and Towns
CHICAGO, September 23, 2020 — 150 mayors are urging Congressional leaders to reach a compromise on a new COVID-19 package to provide urgently needed financial relief to cities and towns that have borne the brunt of the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. The mayors conveyed a simple message: “pass a COVID relief package that provides meaningful support for communities struggling …
Driving Me Crazy Duo John and Laurie Wiles Review the 2021 Cadillac CT5 550T, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher/Editor-at-Large Hezi Aris on Westchester On the Level – September 24, 2020, From 10am-12Noon ET
Listen to the broadcast “live” or “on demand” via the following hyperlink – Listen to the broadcast “live” or “on demand” via the following hyperlink – http://tobtr.com/s/11813067 Listeners are welcome to share their perspective and/or inquiry. Call 347-205-9201. The subject matter to be discussed is defined herein: Please note broadcasts are activated every Monday through Friday at 9:55am and archived …
Inspiration in Olympic Sized Hurdles for Israeli Athletes
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — September 23, 2020 — At the end of a recent webinar “Israel’s Olympic Heroes; Past, Present and Future,” Israeli Olympic marathon runner Beatie Deutsch shared a beautiful and inspiring thought relevant to running, the Olympics, and the holiday season of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. “Running is the greatest metaphor for life. Wining a marathon is not …
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
Meet the Maverick: Judge Karen Best for Yonkers City Court Judge
Meet the BEST YONKERS, NY — September 23, 2020 — We know that you have heard about the rest, but come meet history maker, Karen BEST. Karen is the Maverick Democratic nominee for Yonkers City Court Judge. This is your opportunity to get to know her and to ask her questions. Please RSVP at best4yonkerscitycourt@gmail.com. Feel free to share this invitation with anyone interested in …
We Can Stay Open With a State Driven Testing Strategies for COVID-19
By Former Mount Vernon Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found shortages of Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs) and Testing Supplies States Can Help by Authorizing Affordable and Rapid COVID-19 Tests to Enter the Market Open? Shut? Be it a business or school, neither can answer whether they will be “Open” or “Shut” with certainty. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — September 22, 2020 — Waiting for a …
By Former Mount Vernon Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
Romano Campaign Receives Endorsement of the Yonkers Police Captains, Lieutenants, and Sergeants Association (CLSA)
YONKERS, NY – Deptember 22, 2020 — Yonkers City Court Judge candidate Dan Romano today thanked members of the Yonkers Police Captains, Lieutenants, and Sergeants Association (CLSA) for their endorsement, adding to a growing list of labor and community organizations supporting the Romano campaign. “I would like to thank the CLSA members and leadership for their faith in my candidacy …
Oren M. Levin-Waldman, Socio-Economic Research Scholar, Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Mount Vernon Mayor, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher on Westchester On the Level – Wednesday, September 23, 2020 @ 10am ET
Listeners are welcome to share their perspective or make inquiry when on topic by calling 1-347-205-9201 Computer access to Wednesday’s broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” is accomplished via the following hyperlink … http://tobtr.com/s/11813064. Prof. Oren M. Levin-Waldman, Socio-Economic Research Scholar initiates discussion with respect to his most recent essay, “The Next Supreme Court Justice Could be Critical to Worker Rights and the …