Eid al-Adha, also referred to as the “Festival of the Sacrifice”, is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year, and is considered the holier of the two. The other is Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. But, before Abraham could sacrifice …
Fast of Tisha B’Av: History and Laws – Sundown Saturday, August 10-Sundown Sunday August 11, 2019
Tisha B’Av Literally, the “ninth day” in the Jewish month of Av, which starts at sundown on the eighth day and concludes at sundown on the ninth day of Av. This is the day when the intensity of the entire three week mourning period reaches its peak. Tisha B’Av begins at sundown, Saturday, August 10 and concludes at sundown, Sunday, …
Melissa A. Loehr for Westchester County Court Campaign Kick-Off: Wednesday, May 22, 2019th from 6:30 – 9:30pm
TONIGHT From 6:30 to 9:30. MUSIC AND REFRESHMENTS. FUNDRAISERS CAN BE FUN DIVISION STREET GRILL 25 NORTH DIVISION STREET PEEKSKILL, NY JOIN US RSVP @ 914-313-8553 Judge Melissa A Loehr For County Court 1133 Warburton Ave., PH 5N Yonkers, NY 10701 914-313-8553 SOURCE: Lou Young, Communications Director 914-536-0592 louyoungtv@gmail.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/electjudgeloehr TWITTER: @electjudgeloehr …
Translating the New York State FY2020 Budget With Respect to Yonkers
By HEZI ARIS
The Fiscal Inequity Hezitorial YONKERS, NY — March 31, 2019 — The New York State Legislature has moved positively in acknowledges issues heretofore not acknowledged. Laudable indeed, but still languishing from that which can be accomplished. In juxtaposition to what is, let us collectively balance it proportionally, equitably, and fiscally… Yonkers’ Allocations: $12 million in Bullet Aid / One-shot; $11 …
By HEZI ARIS
New York State Budget Only a Few Items Short of Final Approval
By HEZI ARIS
EXCLUSIVE … E X C L U S I V E … EXCLUSIVE Sources in the Know Advise All But Public Campaign Financing Reform Is In Place ALBANY, NY and YONKERS, NY — March 30, 2019 — Final agreement to New York State’s FY2020 is on the verge of winning approval sometime Saturday night. The compendium of items delineated are …
By HEZI ARIS
Governor Cuomo Announces Proposal to Make Assaulting The Press a Felony is Included in the 2019 Executive Budget
ALBANY, NY — January 16, 2019 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a proposal to increase criminal penalties for assaulting the press is included in the 2019 Executive Budget. In order to provide additional protections for journalists in light of recent acts of violence against members of the media, the Governor is advancing legislation would increase the penalties of …
Is The Enemy Of My Enemy, My Friend?
By DAVID RUBIN, Former Mayor of Shiloh, Israel
Pompeo’s Anti-Iran Conference: Israel Invited Together with Arab Countries David Rubin Can Be Heard Discussing the Issues Here on the Westchester On the Level Radio Broadcast Heard on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 “Live” or “On Demand” Using the Following Hyperlink: http://tobtr.com/s/11153287 JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — January 14, 2019 — In a bold move designed to further the Trump doctrine in the …
By DAVID RUBIN, Former Mayor of Shiloh, Israel
Westchester County Board of Legislators Approve Affordable Housing for Seniors in Port Chester, NY
34 New Rental Units, Traffic Safety Improvements Get Go-Ahead PORT CHESTER, NY and WHITE PLAINS, NY — November 2, 2018 — A plan to build 34, affordable rental apartments for seniors in Port Chester is moving forward after the Board of Legislators approved funding for the development by a unanimous vote Monday night. The development at 25 South Regent Street …
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, …