WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — October 1, 2019 — Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County… Maybe I should clean our couch more often…I found over two dollars in change the other day, I rushed over to the matching chair, but had no luck, so after checking all the other pieces of furniture …
By MARK JEFFERS
Rosh HaShanah – 5780 – The Jewish New Year
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Building Service Workers’ Union (32BJ SEIU) Announces Hudson Valley Endorsements
WHITE PLAINS, NY — September 20, 2019 — Members of 32BJ SEIU in the Hudson Valley today announced their endorsements for the 2019 general election. With more than 175,000 members in 11 states across the East Coast and Washington D.C., 32BJ SEIU is the largest building service employees union in the nation, and of the largest with majority immigrant membership. …
Board of Legislators and Union Members Support Displaced Worker Law
Improved law would further prevent the unfair displacement of longtime workers by low-road contractors WHITE PLAINS, NY— September 14, 2019 — On Monday afternoon at 12:30pm, members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators and union leaders will join workers to support passage of a bill that would close loopholes in a law intended to prevent faithful workers from suddenly …
Westchester’s “News & Notes” September 5, 2019 Edition
By MARK JEFFERS
WESTCHESTER COUNTY — September 5, 2019 — Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County… As we head into the Fall and then the Winter season, the big question at our house, is do I buy my wonderful wife a new lawn rake or snow shovel, once I make this big decision, and …
By MARK JEFFERS
We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants
By NYS Senator SHELLEY MAYER
PORT CHESTER, NY and YONKERS, NY — September , 2019 — On this this national holiday, we are reminded that when people, particularly workers, come together, express their concerns, and speak in a unified voice–those in power will listen and respond. Today, we celebrate the right to collectively bargain, workplace safety standards, a 40-hour work week, and so many other …
By NYS Senator SHELLEY MAYER
ProHEALTH Dental Expands to Westchester Through Clinical Affiliation with Westmed Medical Group
First Location to Open at the Ridge Hill Mall in Yonkers WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY – ProHEALTH Dental is expanding its medical/dental integration model through a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Westmed Medical Group, the premiere medical practice in Westchester County. Westmed has over 500 physicians and advanced care providers addressing the medical needs of more than 350,000 patients across thirteen (13) …
Westchester County Announces Service Improvements to the Bee-Line Bus System
BRONXVILLE, NY and YONKERS, NY — August 29, 2019 — Westchester County announces fall service changes to the County’s Bee-Line Bus System effective Monday, September 2, 2019. Several enhancements and adjustments will occur this fall to better meet the needs of Bee-Line customers. Trips will be added on the Routes 4 and 7 to improve convenience and accommodate increases in …
Eid al-Adha “Festival of the Sacrifice” – August 11-15, 2019
Eid al-Adha, also referred to as the “Festival of the Sacrifice”, is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year, and is considered the holier of the two. The other is Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. But, before Abraham could sacrifice …
Westchester’s “News & Notes” July 1, 2019 Edition
By MARK JEFFERS
Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County… WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — July 1 2019 — We are on our way to the beaches of old Cape Cod for our annual family vacation. Sunburn, soggy clothes, and sandy sandwiches, can’t wait…if I’m not eaten by a shark please enjoy this week’s “Vacation is all …
By MARK JEFFERS