Laurie – I owned an early production Toyota Land Cruiser back in 1974—goodness! 45 years ago! And it bears no resemblance whatsoever to the all-steel, manual transmission, no-frills 4WD vehicle I owned. Whether I barreled down the side street to the New York Public Library at a noisy, raging 12 mph, sending jaywalking pedestrians scattering, or went deep into the Back …
International Code Council Offers Guidance on Building Re-occupancy for Reopening Economies
Companies and building managers can access free resources at the Code Council’s Coronavirus Response Center NISKAYUNA, NY — July 7, 2020 — As local and state governments are beginning a phased reopening of their economies, the International Code Council has compiled a guide of safety precautions and considerations for businesses looking to resume in-office activities. Acting as an aggregate information …
Savvy Senior: Can I Stop Social Security If I Go Back to Work?
By JIM MILLER
Dear Savvy Senior, I lost my job last month because of the coronavirus crisis. With little savings, I’ve been thinking about starting my Social Security benefits early to help me get by. But my question is, if I find a new job can I stop my Social Security benefits and restart them at a later date so they can continue …
By JIM MILLER
Black Lives Matter’s Silence on a Champion of Racial Equality
By ROBERT L. WOODSON Sr.
COMMENTARY NEW YORK, NY — July 4, 2020 — One name that goes conspicuously unmentioned by those self-proclaimed champions of racial justice such as Black Lives Matters is an internationally acclaimed American hero who lived his life for racial equality. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his life for it, too. King’s quest for equality and his legacy are inconvenient for …
By ROBERT L. WOODSON Sr.
Engel Authored Health Bill to Prevent Suicides Featured in Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC — July 4, 2020 — Congressman Engel Authored Health Bill to Prevent Suicides Featured in Committee Hearing that gained passage on Friday, July 3, 2020. “Before the coronavirus pandemic, suicide rates were rising in New York and across the country, making them the 10th leading cause of death,” said Rep. Engel. “There is a growing consensus among public …
Happy Fourth of July
The Statue of Liberty poem as it is known, was written by Emma Lazarus and is named “The New Colossus”. The Statue of Liberty poem is actually a sonnet by Lazarus written to raise money for the building of the base and is now engraved on a bronze plaque and contained inside of the Statue of Liberty. At first, Lazarus …
Vacation is All I Ever Wanted
By MARK JEFFERS
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
Victoria Gearity, Ossining Mayor, Nader Sayegh, NYS Assemblyman (AD-90), and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher / Editor-at-Large on Westchester On The Level – Friday, July 3, 2020 @10am EST
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Assemblyman Nader Sayegh Encourages Local Businesses to Continue to Implement Accommodations for Vulnerable and Special Needs Yonkers Residents Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
YONKERS, NY — June 30, 2020 — Assemblyman Nader J. Sayegh is encouraging local businesses to continue to make accommodations for vulnerable and special needs residents throughout the end of PAUSE (Policies to Assure Uniform Safety for Everyone) related Executive Orders. “Our local businesses have done an incredible job accommodating our most vulnerable residents throughout the first wave of the …