WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court heard oral argument on Wednesday in the case of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was convicted for his role in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, which killed three people and badly injured hundreds more. A jury sentenced Tsarnaev to death, but a federal appeals court threw out Tsarnaev’s death sentences last year. That prompted the federal …
By Amy Howe
Review of the 2022 Buick Encore GX Essence – FWD
By John and Laurie Wiles
We got a big surprise this week, with the 2022 Encore GX Essence – FWD showing up in our driveway. Are we impressed? You bet. Did we love it? We did. Billed as a small SUV, suitable for five, with just over 50 cu.ft. of storage space, there are so many good things to say about the Encore, I am …
By John and Laurie Wiles
The “Musical Chairs” Reshuffle to Temporarily Replace Yonkers Building and Housing Commissioner
By Hezi Aris
YONKERS, NY — October 29, 2021 — The dismissal of Yonkers Housing and Buildings Commissioner Vincent Pici has become a responsive search for a qualified replacement. As the search begins, and there are prospects that are qualified to serve, a temporary musical chairs like solution is being engaged. This is the scoop: DPW’s John Naughton will replace Sam Borelli as …
By Hezi Aris
Breaking News: Letitia James’ Gubernatorial Announcement Must Be Timed As Prudently as Her Message
By Hezi Aris
YONKERS, NY — October 28, 2021 —The adage is both simple and succinct: “Timing Is Everything”. In a sense, it is similar to being caught between a rock and a hard place. And so Letitia James must move with alacrity if she is to enter the New York State gubernatorial challenge. Those media privy to one on one knowledge, to …
By Hezi Aris
Fighting to Protect Neighborhoods
By Anthony Merante
Watch the Video Link: https://youtu.be/2bcDGuS4EGw YONKERS, NY — October 28, 2021 — The Grassy Sprain community and Winchester Village residents were outraged by the UPS planned expansion into their neighborhood. Residents feared that UPS’s plans, would produce a safety hazard with its above ground gasoline tanks, excessive traffic and noise generated by its 24/7 operation with trailers and trucks coming …
By Anthony Merante
In Memoriam: Patricia A. Seabrook Black – March 19, 1939 – September 28, 2021
HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, NY – October 27, 2021 — Patricia A. Seabrook Black, daughter of the late James Joseph Healy and Grace Hafner Healy passed away on September 28, 2021 at the age of 82. Pat grew up in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn and attended Maxwell High School. At the mere age of 17, she matriculated at New York University, but …
“A Something Good” Chat with Peter Noone
By Mark Jeffers
BEDFORD HILLS, NY — October 27, 2021 — Peter Noone is a multi-talented entertainer, who has been delighting audiences nearly all his life. Universally regarded as one of Rock and Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers. His distinctive voice and live performances are the stuff of legend. Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone is returning to the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater …
By Mark Jeffers
Bronxville Mayor’s Column of Week of October 25th, 2021 Column
by Mary Marvin, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — October 26, 2021 — Voters across the State will be asked to decide the fate of five ballot measures in addition to the normal electoral races on Tuesday, November 2. This November is considered an “off “year as there are no state or federal races on the ballot but we do have five possible changes to the …
by Mary Marvin, Esq.
Ruth Walter’s Legacy in Bronxville Revisited
By Hezi Aris
The article written years ago substantiated the writing noted in the hyperlink immediately posted below… https://www.yonkerstribune.com/tag/the-jekyll-hyde-scenario-that-defines-ruth-walter-hezitorial Bronxville Police Report that corroborates the Hezitorialhttps://www.yonkerstribune.com/2020/07/the-black-lives-matter-demonstration-allegedly-promoted-by-westchester-county-board-legislator-ruth-walter-d-15-in-bronxville-cancelled-for-lack-of-permit-by-hezi-aris
By Hezi Aris
A Mezuzah on Every Door
By Jonathan Feldstein
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — October 26, 2021 — My friend got married this year, a year of many challenges. It’s been a special journey for her, so I got her a special gift: a mezuzah. In the Jewish world, that’s not an uncommon gift as the couple are establishing a new home together, and on every doorpost of every traditional Jewish …
By Jonathan Feldstein