Honoring Ossining’s Volunteer Firemen. Thank you to James J. Farrell, Sr for serving the Ossining Fire Department for 50 years! On Saturday evening Headquarters was filled with firefighters, family and several members with 50 Years of OFD Service, as they welcomed the most recent inductee. Ossining is very fortunate to have so many dedicated volunteers keeping our community safe. Thank …
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Senator Gianaris to Introduce Legislation Banning State From Entering Into Secrecy Deals Like That Used by Amazon
Legislation Would Ban State Agencies, Local Governments from Entering Non-Disclosure Agreements as Part of Economic Development Contracts NEW YORK, NY — November 19, 2018 – Senator Michael Gianaris is introducing new legislation that would ban governments from entering non-disclosure agreements at the insistence of private corporations engaging in economic development talks. After nearly 15 months of secret negotiations, the State …
The Amazon Transaction
By Governor ANDREW M. CUOMO
The Amazon transaction is an historic transformative moment for the entire New York City region. I have done enough development work during my career to know there is no large development project that is accomplished without controversy: especially in a city like New York and especially in this polarized, hyper-political time. While I appreciate the ideological and political points of …
By Governor ANDREW M. CUOMO
John Bailey, White Plains CitizeNetReporter Publisher/Editor, Michael Edelman, Esq., National Political Analyst, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Monday, November 19, 2018th @10am EST
Share your perspective or inquiry. Call: (347) 205-9201. Computer access to Monday’s broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” is accomplished via this hyperlink … http://tobtr.com/s/11064639 . Topics of discussion are defined through the hyperlink below: https://www.yonkerstribune.com/2018/11/john-bailey-white-plains-citizenetreporter-publisher-editor-michael-edelman-esq-national-political-analyst-and-hezi-aris-yonkers-tribune-editor-at-large-on-westchester-on-the-level-monday-no-2 WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — White Plains CitizeNetReporter Publisher / Editor John Bailey opens the Monday, November 19, 2018th broadcast with respect to issues impacting …
Memorial Field Must Be Returned to the People
By Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
MOUNT VERNON, NY — November 18, 2018 — Reflecting on the Memorial Field situation, it’s now clear that the Westchester Courts served as a #TrojanHorse for political interests. I am concerned as to whether myself or the people of Mount Vernon can get fair treatment in this forum. When I was a Councilman, I attempted to stop the illegal dumping …
By Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
Dr. Ammir Rabadi, M.D., Sworn-in As Newest Member of the Yonkers Board of Education Board Trustee
YONKERS, NY — November 17, 2018 — Mayor Mike Spano swore-in Dr. Ammir Rabadi as his newest appointment to the Yonkers Board of Education yesterday. As trustee of the Yonkers Board of Education, Dr. Rabadi will join eight other members of the Board, which is the official policy making body of the School District. Dr. Rabadi has operated his own …
Phase III of Saw Mill River Daylighting Officially Opens
YONKERS, NY — November 17, 2018 — One of the most unique and impressive urban revitalization projects in the northeast was unveiled this week in downtown Yonkers. Mayor Mike Spano, Yonkers City Council and local and state leaders officially opened Phase III of the Daylighting of the Saw Mill River at New Main Street where the City unearthed another …
Losing Sight of the Great War in American History
Dr. EARL TILFORD, Ph.D.
The anniversary of the end of the Great War—despite President Donald Trump visiting pan-European ceremonies in France—passed almost unnoticed in the United States. This is noteworthy because 4,000,000 Americans were mobilized for the war and about 2,000,000 shipped to Europe, where 50,585 were killed in combat and another 200,000 suffered wounds. Another 100,000 American military personnel died from complications suffered …
Dr. EARL TILFORD, Ph.D.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Reflects on Concerns Recognized in Aftermath of the Thursday, November 15, 2018th Nor’easter
YONKERS, NY — November 16, 2018 — “Yesterday’s storm was faster and more intense than any of the forecasters predicted, and brought the roads throughout the region to a standstill in a way we haven’t seen in years. But it could happen again, so I am meeting with our commissioners, public safety departments, and the schools to determine how we …
Public Hearing Regarding Local Law Authorizing Conveyance of City Owned Property to Ludlow Point Development, LLC for the Redevelopment of Said Property
CORPORATION NOTICE CITY OF YONKERS-NEW YORK PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law, that the Mayor of the City of Yonkers, New York, will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:30pm, Mayor’s Reception Room, 2nd floor, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, New York, to hear all interested parties and citizens regarding the adoption of …