Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County… WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — July 3, 2020 — We are on our way to the beaches of old Cape Cod for our annual family vacation. Six feet away, sunburn, soggy clothes, and sandy sandwiches, can’t wait…if I’m not eaten by a shark please enjoy this week’s …
By MARK JEFFERS
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Appoints Rev. William E. Norman, Sr. New Director of Veterans Services
YONKERS, NY – June 13, 2020 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced the appointment of Reverend William E. Norman, Sr., a 42-year retired Vietnam Veteran, as the new Director of the Yonkers Office of Veterans Services. “Rev. Norman has proudly served our country overseas and our communities here in Yonkers, dedicating his time to supporting both military service members …
Victoria Gearity, Ossining Mayor, Mike Nukho, President and Principal Broker of NuRealty Advisors, Inc., Nancy Cooperstein Charney, Filmmaker of Amazon Prime’s “Who’s Next”, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher / Editor-at-Large on Westchester On The Level – Friday, May 22, 2020 @10am EST
Listeners are welcome to share their perspective and/or make inquiry when on topic. Call: (347) 205-9201 Listen to this broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet – http://tobtr.com/s/11734075 Guests and Topics of Discussion are defined herein: OSSINING, NY, and YONKERS, NY — May 22, 2020 — Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity opens the broadcast day. We discuss the prospect of …
As States Re-open, Veteran US Military Generals Send Letter Urging Congress to Invest in Public Lands, Say They are Crucial to Post-Pandemic Healing
Seven Retired U.S. Military Generals Write Congress on the Importance of America’s Public Lands to National Post-Pandemic Healing The Former Generals Urge Congress to Fully Fund the Land & Water Conservation Fund in the Next Stimulus Bill, Pass the Great American Outdoors Act to Support Healing in Nature The letter, which was organized by Vet Voice Foundation, urges Congress to …
Environmental Organization “Clearwater” In Dire Fiscal Straits
By ROGER WITHERSPOON
May 2, 2020 — Clearwater, the venerable environmental organization that was a driving force behind the passage of the 1972 Clean Water Act and the dominant force behind converting the Hudson River from an open sewer to a recreational and scenic attraction is in such dire fiscal straits that it may have to shut its doors permanently at the end …
By ROGER WITHERSPOON
Kenneth Davis, Graffiti Art / Gang Specialist / Investigator; Nader Sayegh, NYS Assemblyman (AD-90); James McHale, JP McHale Pest Management and ViroClean Disinfecting Service Owner; and Dawn Greenberg, Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival Founder on Westchester On the Level – Friday, May 1, 2020 @10am EST
Listeners are welcome to share their perspective and/or make inquiry when on topic. Call: (347) 205-9201 Listen to this broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet – http://tobtr.com/s/11724091 Guests and Topics of Discussion are defined herein: BUCHANAN, NY, CHAPPAQUA, NY, and YONKERS, NY — May 1, 2020 — Kenneth Davis, a former Yonkers Police Detective, and is a Graffiti …
Celebrate Education on Cinco De Mayo with Charter School of Educational Excellence!
WHITE PLAINS, NY — April 30, 2020 — In light of the current health crisis, we have decided to postpone our awards reception to September 30, 2020. However, we invite you to join us on May 5th from 5:30 to 7 pm for a Virtual Celebration! So dress up, log in and join us on ZOOM for a fun night …
Virtual Connections
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
OSSINING, NY — April 26, 2020 — Join me today at 3PM for a virtual film festival focused on women from our Greatest Generation! Since I co-founded the Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series (ODDS) seven years ago, docs have been a source I look to for connection and inspiration. I’ll be tuning in to free screenings of two docs that …
By Ossining Mayor VICTORIA GEARITY
Tel Aviv: The Foundation for the Building of Modern Israel
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — April 16, 2020 — On the 20th of the Hebrew month of Nissan, in the year 5669 from Creation (corresponding with April 11, 1909), 66 families came together on the sand dunes north of the ancient biblical port city of Jaffa, to establish the first modern Jewish city in the Land of Israel. They held a lottery to …
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
Yorktown Public Library Enhances Online Services
YORKTOWN, NY — April 10, 2020 – The John C. Hart Library has enhanced its online service so that the public can access more of the library’s resources remotely. Effective immediately residents can apply for a library card online by emailing their name, address and phone number to jchart@wlsmail.org. The Hart Library staff will process the requests and respond by …