GROVE CITY, PA — September 21, 2020 — As other statues and monuments are being removed or criticized throughout our nation, a new $150 million memorial located near the U.S. Capitol last Thursday honored the general who helped defeat the Axis Powers in World War II and the president who worked diligently to preserve peace during the Cold War. Occupying …
By Dr. GARY S. SMITH
Absentee Ballot Request
By MICHAEL CHRISTIAN, J.D.
Dear Westchester County Board of Elections Commissioner Reginald LaFayette: YONKERS, NY — September 21, 2020 — I am confused. I was under the impression that I had successfully requested an absentee ballot via your online website. But I recently received a letter from you in the mail stating that “Your absentee ballot application has been reviewed and we are unable …
By MICHAEL CHRISTIAN, J.D.
Engel Introduces Resolution Calling for Greater Racial Diversity in Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, DC — September 21, 2020 — Congressman Eliot L. Engel (NY-16), a top Member of the Energy & Commerce Committee’s health panel, introduced a resolution today, supported by 19 Members of Congress, calling on federal agencies to take action to promote racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for COVID-19 treatments, vaccines, and diagnostics. “The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately …
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Harckham Receives AFL-CIO; Numerous Labor Endorsements in Peekskill
PEEKSKILL, NY — September 21, 2020 — In a massive show of support, New York State Senator Pete Harckham received endorsements today for his re-election from the New York State AFL-CIO and a number of other labor unions and labor groups during a rally held here at the United Association (UA) Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 21. Surrounded by leaders and …
Engel Introduces Resolution Calling for Greater Racial Diversity in Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, DC — September 21, 2020 — Congressman Eliot L. Engel (NY-16), a top Member of the Energy & Commerce Committee’s health panel, introduced a resolution today, supported by 19 Members of Congress, calling on federal agencies to take action to promote racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for COVID-19 treatments, vaccines, and diagnostics. “The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately …
Yorktown Approves framework for Future Solar Arrays and Energy Storage Systems
YORKTOWN, NY — September 18, 2020 – On Tuesday night the Town Board adopted new laws regulating solar panel arrays and solar power storage devices. The new laws establish orderly rules for property owners who want to install solar panel arrays and solar power storage devices. The laws take effect immediately. “We are moving Yorktown to the frontlines of renewable …
New York State: A Criminal’s Paradise
By Assemblyman BRIAN M. KOLB
A Column by Assemblyman Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Victor) VICTOR, NY — September 21, 2020 — The seemingly endless disregard for the safety of New Yorkers continues this week as state prison officials released a notorious MS-13 gang member facing federal murder charges back onto the streets. Despite federal officials’ insistence on holding Ever Morales-Lopez due to his high chance of …
By Assemblyman BRIAN M. KOLB
Happy 6th Anniversary to the People’s Climate March – 2014-2020
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — September 21, 2020 — Six years ago on Sunday, September 21, 2014 citizens from many walks of life who were concerned about climate change and the future of the planet marched to demand that their leaders take action. They gathered around the world. In Manhattan people marched four hours from Columbus Circle to 34th Street to show …
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