BRONXVILLE, NY == October 20, 2020 — The saturation of the airwaves analyzing upcoming voting got me to thinking about all aspects of the way we vote (or don’t) as Americans. As a nation, we have a dreadful voting record as judged by the eligible voters who actually cast a ballot. We rank 31st out of 34 when compared with the …
By MARY MARVIN, Esq.
By BILLY CRYSTAL
Master the Power of Human Connection
By MARY WESTMORELAND
# # # SOURCE: Bronxville Women’s Club, Inc. President Mary Westmoreland
By MARY WESTMORELAND
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Presents a COVID-19 Briefing and an Active/Total of County Cases as of October 14, 2020
WHITE PLAINS, NY — October 13, 2020 —Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s full briefing can be viewed here: The Active/Total Westchester County Cases as of October 13, 2020
Participating in the Census is Crucial for Federal Funding Dollars – It Is NOT Too Late to Do Your Part
BRONXVILLE, NY — October 2, 2020 — It’s not too late to respond for Census 2020. It doesn’t matter if you have lost your 12-digit number transmitted by mail or Internet, you can simply call 844-330-2020. Lines are open 7 AM to 2 AM daily and a callback option is available. To start the process on the computer, go to …
The Village of Bronxville Has Established Its Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC)
By ROBERT UNDERHILL
BRONXVILLE, NY — September 30, 2020 — In accordance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 203 dated June 2020, the Village is pleased to announce that it has established its Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC). The Committee of stakeholders will engage in a fact-based and honest dialogue about the public safety needs of our community, meet to review the Bronxville Police …
By ROBERT UNDERHILL
Yom Kippur, May You Be Sealed in the Book of Life
By PAMELA GELLER
On this highest of holy days, we wish you G’mar hatimah tovah, may you be sealed for a good year. Have a safe and easy fast. Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is considered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith. Falling in the month of Tishrei, it marks the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe, a period of introspection …
By PAMELA GELLER
Mayor’s Column – Week of September 21, 2020
By MARY MARVIN, Esq.
The following is a compendium of activities, issues and questions relating to Village Hall since we started our “New” year on September 1st. Procedures People visiting Village Hall will now have computer access to tax information in the main foyer without need of staff assistance. A new drop box has been installed on the front door for any correspondence or …
By MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Empowering Latino SMBs This Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanics in Philanthropy’s PowerUp Fund Receives $3M Google.org Donation OAKLAND, CA — September 21, 2020 — Google.org announced a $3M grant to Hispanics in Philanthropy’s PowerUp Fund, in partnership with Ureeka, to directly support hundreds of Latino-owned small businesses across California, New York, and Texas—states with large numbers of Latino-owned small businesses—with access to capital and the training they need …
Mount Vernon and Developer Sued to Stop Construction of an Apartment Building
By HEZI ARIS
BRONXVILLE, NY and MOUNT VERNON, NY —September 21. 2020 — The Westchester Supreme Court was on September 4, 2020 beseeched by Brewster-Carver, Standish-Cabot and Bradford Hall apartments cooperatives to demand the Mount Vernon Zoning Board of Appeals and Buildings Department stop construction. The basis for this demand is the assertion that the Mount Vernon Zoning Board of Appeals and Buildings …
By HEZI ARIS