“The Yonkers Tribune has received many requests over the last two months inquiring about the whereabouts of Mr. Akeem Jamal, How has recuperation is progressing, simply an outpouring of concern. It is for this reason, that this article has been written.” NEW ROCHELLE, NY and YONKERS, NY — November 13, 2019 — Tomorrow will be two months after the September …
By HEZI ARIS
Engel Receives Congressional Leader Award for Work to Protect Local Hospitals
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY— October 26, 2019 — This week, Congressman Eliot L. Engel was awarded the Congressional Leader Award by America’s Essential Hospitals for his leadership in preventing devastating cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payment program. “I am honored to receive the Congressional Leader Award from America’s Essential Hospitals, which has been an invaluable ally in our …
Senator Biaggi Issues Statement On the Closure of Mount Vernon Hospital
MOUNT VERNON, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY – October 25, 2019 — Last week it was announced that Montefiore Health Systems would be closing down its Mount Vernon Hospital. State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx/Westchester) issued the following statement: “I was born at Mount Vernon hospital, and like many district residents, hold the institution and its staff close to my heart. It is …
Senator David Carlucci Has Announced He Is Running to Represent the People Residing in the 17th Congressional District
NEW CITY, NY — October 22, 2019 — New York State Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) announced in a video posted on October 21, 2019th and herein that he is running for Congress to represent the District 17. In the video, Senator Carlucci praised Congresswoman Nita Lowey who recently announced her retirement after 31 years in office. “Congresswoman Lowey has always …
Connecting with Michael Fosina, A Wonderful Addition to the Village of Bronxville
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — October 22, 2019 — An incredible benefit of my life as Mayor is meeting people whose paths I would simply never cross as a private citizen. One of those people is the President of New York Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital, Michael Fosina. Michael has a long and distinguished career with Columbia Presbyterian starting as an intern and as he …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Rose Gets Results, Passes Bill to Increase VA Transparency Through Committee
Legislation requiring Congressionally mandated VA reports be made publicly available, easily accessible, and updated in a timely manner passed House Veterans’ Affairs Committee with bipartisan support WASHINGTON, DC – October 17,2019 — Continuing his efforts to increase transparency and accountability at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA), Congressman Max Rose yesterday passed his VA Reporting Transparency Act with bipartisan support …
Engel Statement on Montefiore Plans to Close Mt. Vernon Hospital and Open New Facility
MOUNT VERNON, NY —October 15, 2019 — Congressman Eliot L. Engel issued the following statement: “Recently, my office was alerted to plans by Montefiore to close the Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital and open a new $41 million facility on Sandford Boulevard. In response to this news, I spoke yesterday with Montefiore President Steve Safyer who confirmed these plans, which are set …
Over 1,000 Yonkers Public School (YPS) Students Are Not Inoculated
By HEZI ARIS
The Innoculation Hezitorial YPS District Required to Reach Out to Parents / Guardians Within 14 Days of The First Day of School for Certification of Immunization Religious Exemptions Are No Longer Permitted Yonkers Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Edwin Quezada is Attempting to Force YPS Principals to Reach Out to the Parents / Guardians of Students Not Inoculated Any Student Not …
By HEZI ARIS
CDC Warning on Vaping Brings the Dangers of Huffing to the Mainstream
By JOHN W. SCHERER
The dangers of vaping have been dominating the news lately but abusing inhalants is not a new problem. Last Friday the CDC issued a long overdue warning on the dangers of vaping after 5 deaths were confirmed in California, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Oregon. On Monday the FDA came out and accused JUUL of illegally promoting their products as less …
By JOHN W. SCHERER
Westchester’s “News & Notes” October 1, 2019 Edition
By MARK JEFFERS
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — October 1, 2019 — Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County… Maybe I should clean our couch more often…I found over two dollars in change the other day, I rushed over to the matching chair, but had no luck, so after checking all the other pieces of furniture …
By MARK JEFFERS