Trump Administration decision not to renew critical New York health care program threatens access to care across the state Engel secures commitment from the head of HHS to address the issue WASHINGTON, DC — February 28, 2020 — This week, Congressman Eliot L. Engel, Co-Dean of the New York Congressional Delegation, participated in an Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing …
Eliot L. Engel, Congressman (NY-16), and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Friday, February 21, 2020 @10am ET
Share your perspective and/or make inquiry on topic. Call: (347) 205-9201 Listen to this broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11673148 The subject matter is described herein: THE BRONX, NY and WESTCHESTER, NY — Congressman Eliot Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, shares his thoughts and perspectives on many concerns that speak to international …
Committee Unanimously Advances Rose Bill to Require Terrorist Threat Assessment of Foreign Violent White Supremacist Extremist Groups
Legislation moves to House floor as violence by white supremacist extremists in the U.S. have been increasingly linked to groups, individuals, or movements abroad WASHINGTON, DC — February 16, 2020– The House Committee on Homeland Security unanimously advanced Congressman Max Rose’s Transnational White Supremacist Extremism Review Act (H.R. 5736) on February 12th, which directs the Department of Homeland Security to develop and …
Driving Me Crazy – The 2020 New York Auto Show Edition
By JOHN and LAURIE WILES
PINEHURST, NY —February 15, 2020 — In just six weeks the doors of the Jacob Javits Convention Center on Manhattan’s West Side open for the 2020 New York Auto Show. Anyone with an interest in vehicles of every ilk does not want to miss this automotive spectacular. There are, of course, auto shows held all over the globe—famously, Detroit—but none …
By JOHN and LAURIE WILES
Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity, Stephen B. Jacobs, SBJ Group President and Founder, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Friday, February 14, 2020 from 10am-12Noon ET
Listeners are welcome to share their perspective and / or make inquiry on topic. Call: (347) 205-9201 Listen to this broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11672002 Guests and Topics of Discussion are Noted Herein: WESTCHESTER, NY — Victoria Gearity, Ossining Mayor, shares her thoughts about Valentine’s Day, encouraging organ donation, and reminds us that Friday, February …
John and Laurie Wiles, the Driving me Crazy Duo Review the Mercedes 2020 AMG GLC 63 S Coupe and Preview the 2020 New York Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher / Editor-at-Large, on Westchester On the Level – Thursday, February 13, 2020 @10am ET
Call-in Telephone Number for Guests and Listeners: (347) 205-9201. Broadcast Heard “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11672001 The subject matter to be discussed is defined herein. Please note the broadcast goes “live” at 10am ET sharp and is archived by 12:15PM PINEHURST, NC and YONKERS, NY — February 13, 2020 — John and Laurie Wiles share their …
We Once Fought Jihadists. Now We Battle White Supremicists
By MAX ROSE and ALI H. SOUFAN
STATEN ISLAND, NY — February 11, 2020 —As a former soldier and F.B.I. agent, we both risked our lives to fight Al-Qaeda. But the enemy we currently face is not a jihadist threat. It’s white supremacists — in the United States and overseas. One American group, The Base, peppered a recruitment video with footage of our faces, intercut with shots …
By MAX ROSE and ALI H. SOUFAN
Savvy Senior – February 6, 2020 Column: Ten Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
By JIM MILLER
Ten Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover Do I Have to File Taxes? Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for seniors this year? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my 2018 income was below the filing requirements, but I got a part-time job late last year in 2019, so I’m wondering if I need …
By JIM MILLER
Senator David Carlucci’s Statement on a Possible Coronavirus Case in New York City
NEW CITY, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — February 2, 2020 — “I am closely monitoring the situation with the Coronavirus. Its important our State Health Department and local entities are communicating and constantly informing the public, as there is no vaccine for the Coronavirus and reducing the spread of it is critical. New Yorkers should follow the Center for Disease Control’s …
The Irony and Hypocrisy of World Hijab Day
By A.J. CASCHETTA
Another World Hijab Day (WHD) is fast upon us — the eighth since Bronx resident Nazma Khan founded the event in 2013. The protest-cum-demonstration every February 1st seeks to “foster religious tolerance and understanding by inviting women (non-Hijabi Muslims/non-Muslims) to experience the hijab for one day.” The goal of diminishing bullying and prejudice is admirable, but the bitter irony …
By A.J. CASCHETTA