YONKERS, NY — September 30, 2020 — David Jackson was sworn in today as Assessor for another six-year term. Mayor Spano first appointed Jackson as City Assessor in 2013. “Dave’s extensive experience in assessment administration allows us to continue to build on our efforts in providing Yonkers taxpayers with a fairer and more efficient assessment process,” said Mayor Spano. “I …
John Bailey, White Plains CitizeNetReporter Publisher / Editor John Bailey, Michael Edelman, Esq., Political Analyst/Pundit, Verris Shako, Esq., Democratic Canndidate for Yonkers City Court Judge, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher/Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Tuesday, September 28, 2020 from 10am-12Noon EDT
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New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh Demands Congress Act to Preserve the Integrity of the Census
YONKERS, NY — September 26, 2020 — While a Federal District Court ruling blocks efforts by the Trump Administration to shut down Census fieldwork by September 30, 2020, Yonkers State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh and fellow State Legislators are calling on Congress to act quickly to preserve the integrity of the 2020 Census. In a letter to the leaders of the …
Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity, NYS Assemblyman Nader Sayegh, and Yonkers Tribune Publisher Hezi Aris on Westchester On the Level – Friday, September 25, 2020 from 10am-12Noon ET
Listen to the broadcast “live” or “on demand” via the following hyperlink – http://tobtr.com/s/11813068 Listeners are welcome to share their perspective and/or inquiry. Call 347-205-9201. Please note broadcasts are activated every Monday through Friday at 9:55am and archived by 12:15pm EST The issues discussed are defined herein. OSSINING, NY and YONKERS, NY — September 25, 2020 — Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity …
The Paradox of Prosperity
By MARK W. HENDRICKSON
GROVE CITY, PA — September 24, 2020 —In Friedrich Hayek’s 1954 book Capitalism and the Historians, the late French philosopher and political economist Bertrand de Jouvenel noted a baffling historical trend: “Strangely enough, the fall from favor of the money-maker coincides with an increase in his social usefulness.” In surveying the history of capitalism from its inception in the late …
By MARK W. HENDRICKSON
150 U.S. Mayors Urge Congressional Leaders to Find Compromise On Stimulus Spending to Help Struggling Cities and Towns
CHICAGO, September 23, 2020 — 150 mayors are urging Congressional leaders to reach a compromise on a new COVID-19 package to provide urgently needed financial relief to cities and towns that have borne the brunt of the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. The mayors conveyed a simple message: “pass a COVID relief package that provides meaningful support for communities struggling …
Opening Message to the Community
By Yonkers Board of Education President Rev. STEVE LOPEZ
Dear Yonkers Families, Employees, and Community Members, YONKERS, NY — September 22, 2020 — Our 2020-2021 school year began for our students on September 8, 2020 in much the same we ended last year with our students learning from home. Due to the virus, everyone within the Board of Education have redoubled our efforts in focusing on another successful year …
By Yonkers Board of Education President Rev. STEVE LOPEZ
Governor Cuomo Announces Executive Order Extending Moratorium on COVID-Related Commercial Evictions Until October 20
New York State Continues to Protect Residential and Commercial Tenants from Eviction and Late Rent Fees amid COVID-19 Pandemic Read the Governor’s Executive Order Here ALBANY, NY — September 22, 2020 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced an Executive Order extending the state’s moratorium on COVID-related commercial evictions and foreclosures an additional month, until October 20th. This measure extends …
Harckham Bill Generates Revenue for Yorktown By Allowing Ads on Ballfield Fences
YORKTOWN, NY —September 22, 2020 — Legislation from New York State Senator Pete Harckham recently signed into law by Governor Cuomo will soon be raising additional revenue for upgrades at recreational facilities in the Town of Yorktown. The bill, S.7845, which was introduced and sponsored by Harckham at the request of the Town Board of the Town of Yorktown, will allow …
SAVVY SENIOR: Should Seniors Consider a Reverse Mortgage Now? By JIM MILLER
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about reverse mortgages? The coronavirus damage to my retirement account has me considering it but want to make sure I know what I’m getting into. Cash-Strapped Senior # # # Dear Cash-Strapped, Massive job losses, a volatile stock market and low interest rates caused by the coronavirus pandemic has caused many cash-strapped …