In Memoriam: Angelo Martinelli – September 13, 1927 – October 27, 2018
Angelo Martinelli, the longtime former Mayor of Yonkers passed away peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning. He was born in The Bronx on September 13, 1927 to Ralph and Rose Martinelli and grew up in Mount Vernon where he graduated from A.B. Davis High School. After serving his country in the Army, Angelo met the love of his life, …
NYers Call on Gov. Cuomo to Create Drinking Water Safeguards
State’s Drinking Water Quality Council a No-Show Since February ALBANY, NY — September 29, 2018 — Despite being convening nearly a year ago, and with an October 2 deadline looming, the state’s Drinking Water Quality Council has yet to make any recommendations for Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for toxic chemicals like PFOA, PFOS and 1,4-dioxane in drinking water. Governor Cuomo, …
In Memoriam: Nada Rabadi – September 25, 1925 – September 12, 2018
Nada Rabadi (née Annabi), 92, a longtime Yonkers resident, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at St. John’s Riverside Hospital. She was born on September 25, 1925 to Siman and Futhia Annabi in Jordan where she was raised and educated. She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Yonkers. Her husband Eid A. Rabadi predeceased her in 2003. …
IN MEMORIAM: Arizona Senator John Sidney McCain III- August 29, 1936 – August 25, 2018
Arizona Sen. John McCain passed away Sunday at the age of 81 after a battle with a malignant brain tumor, called a glioblastoma. “Senator John Sidney McCain III died at 4:28pm on August 25, 2018. With the Senator when he passed were his wife Cindy and their family. At his death, he had served the United States of America faithfully …
IN MEMORIAM: Edward T. Dunn – December 14, 1929 – June 15, 2018
Edward T. Dunn (YFD Ret.) was born in Yonkers to Kyran V. and Anna H. O’Hara Dunn. He married Alice McCrudden on Sept. 14, 1957, at the Monastery Church of the Sacred Heart, Yonkers, NY. He was a graduate of Saunders Trades and Technical School, Yonkers, and received an A.A.S. (Fire Science) from Westchester Community College and Bachelor of Science …
The Solemnity and Pride of Memorial Day in the Village of Bronxville
By Mayor MARY C. MARVIN, Esq.
VILLAGE OF BRONXVILLE, NY — May 15, 2018 — As Memorial Day approaches, I decided to dig a little deeper into Bronxville’s history of observing the day. Our Village historian, Ray Geselbracht, was enormously helpful in searching the archives for our local history. As I mentioned in last week’s column, Decoration Day began in 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of …
By Mayor MARY C. MARVIN, Esq.
IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Elliott S. Palais
Dr. Elliott S. Palais, 86 a resident of Yonkers, N.Y. passed away on May 04, 2018 leaving behind his wife of 65 years Lorraine Palais, 3 children Mitchell (Donna), Alison, and Eric (Barbra), 8 Grandchildren Stacie (Kentrell), Candace, Steven (Natalie), Elizabeth (Chris), Benjamin, Brandon (Victoria), Deirdre and Emily and 5 Great Grandchildren, Amber, Michael, Christopher, Shawn and Kyle. Dr. Palais is …
Mayor Richard Thomas Presents Mount Vernon Night – May 2, 2018
The Universoul Circus is Coming Back to Mount Vernon Come Enjoy a Great Night Out for the Whole Family Wednesday, May 2nd 2018 At Mount Vernon’s Hutchinson Field Tickets are now on sale, Get yours today WWW.UNIVERSOULCIRCUS.COM/MOUNTVERNON Tickets are now on sale. Get yours today WWW.UNIVERSOULCIRCUS.COM/MOUNTVERNON