MOUNT VERNON, NY — February 13, 2019 — I must regrettably inform you that Mount Vernon City officials neglected to place money in the 2019 city budget for the clean-up of the 18,000 tons contaminated dirt and debris, which the city allowed to be dumped on Memorial Field. This inaction by the Mayor, Comptroller and City Council jeopardizes the restoration …
By Westchester County Legislator LYNDON WILLIAMS
Statement From The Office of Mount Vernon Mayor Thomas
MOUNT VERNON, NY — February 5, 2019 — The Wallace/Reynolds budget is illegal and full of “phantom figures.” The tax rate does not add up and the State Supreme Court ordered they cannot un-fund occupied positions. “Walkout” Wallace and “Reckless” Reynolds real tax rate is 2.60% NOT 1.93%. Wallace and Reynolds are breaking the law and the tax cap. They legally …
A Call to Action – Mount Vernon, Sitting on Bankruptcy Row Method to the Madness
By DERICKSON K. LAWRENCE
MOUNT VERNON, NY — February 4, 2019 — Seven years ago, I published an article “Sitting on Bankruptcy Row”. At the time, the White House was warned by Fitch Ratings Agency that the U.S. could lose its AAA ratings, if both branches of government (White House and Congress) could not resolve the nation’s looming tax increases and spending cuts in …
By DERICKSON K. LAWRENCE
The Hezitorial Telling Exposing the Failure of Mount Vernon
By HEZI ARIS
Failure of the Mount Vernon City Council Will Result in Dire Consequences Within Days! MOUNT VERNON, NY — January 29, 2019 — The conduct of elected Mount Vernon government officials has played out before its residents in an attempt to deflect attention and responsibility of one protagonists after the other. The finger-pointing blame game has been delinquent in complying with …
By HEZI ARIS
Mount Vernon Mayor Moves to Restore City’s Credit Rating
MOUNT VERNON, NY — January 29, 2019 — Following Moody’s Investor Service’s decision to withdraw the credit rating of the City of Mount Vernon, N.Y., Mayor Richard Thomas will announce measures aimed at restoring the city’s credit at 12Noon today in the Mayor’s Conference Room, City Hall, first floor, 1 Roosevelt Square, Mount Vernon. Moody’s revoked the Mount Vernon’s credit rating for …
Political Prospects Scuttled and Eclipsed By Newly Adopted Campaign Deadlines
By HEZI ARIS
The Hezitorial Enacted Legislation Meant to Resuscitate Greater Voter Turnout Charm Offensive in Mount Vernon a Dismal Failure Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas Will Not Be Able to Engage a Re-election Effort Yonkers 2019 Mayoral Election Results Practically a Shoe-in Plans Meant to Be Initialized Months From Now Undermined by Revised Political Calendar Reassessment Required By All Elected Office …
By HEZI ARIS
NYS Senate Passes Gaughran’s Bill to Make Property Tax Cap Permanent
ALBANY, NY and OYSTER BAY, NY — January 23, 2019 — The New York State Senate today passed Senator Gaughran’s bill, S.1904, to make the property tax cap permanent. The bill passed with bipartisan support with a vote of 51 to 9. Senator Jim Gaughran said “I ran for State Senate on the promise that I would fight tirelessly for …
John and Laurie Wiles, the Driving Me Crazy Duo, Win Morrow, Automotive Reviewer, Richard Thomas, Mount Vernon Mayor, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Thursday, January 24, 2019 @10am EST
Participate by calling: (347) 205-9201. Listen to this broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11163499 FREEDOM, NY, PINEHURST, NC, MOUNT VERNON, NY, and YONKERS, NY — Driving Me Crazy duo John and Laurie Wiles ably assisted by Automotive Reviewer Win Morrow review the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL LTD ULT AWD, and speak to plans underway and contemplated …
The Most Asked Inquiries in Bronxville
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — January 22, 2019 — The following is a year end compilation of the most asked questions to Village staffers as well as issues that have generated the most inquires / confusion. This is also an opportunity to say thank you to every Village employee. We truly have the finest, kindest, most professional group of people dedicated to …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Election Law Timeline Holds Huge Political Prospects, Ramifications, and Outcome for Mount Vernon and Yonkers for Disparate Reasons
By HEZI ARIS
The Tale of Two Cities Breaking News The Hezitorial Analysis MOUNT VERNON, NY and YONKERS, NY — January 20, 2019 — One election for municipalities, county, state and federal elections has become the rationale for getting more people to participate in upcoming elections, as well as reducing the cost of holding elections. The petition drive to qualify for …
By HEZI ARIS