ALBANY, NY — November 22, 2020 — New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli last week released the following statement in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s release of its November budget and financial plan: “Our regional transit system is on the edge of a precipice. Without a significant infusion of federal funds, the region faces service cuts in 2021 …
ZEISS of White Plains, NY Announced the ZEISS SCOPEs Grant for K-12 Science Teachers in Putnam / Rockland and Westchester Counties, Bergen County, and Fairfield County
WHITE PLAINS, NY and YONKERS, NY — November 18, 2020 — Many teachers across the country are facing the new challenge of educating students through remote learning. The need for creative lesson planning is particularly acute in science classrooms because of the need for hands-on laboratories or live demonstrations that supplement traditional lectures. In order to help teachers and …
New York Online Bar Exam: A Hit or a Miss
By ANNA SEVCHIK
NEW YORK, NY — October 26, 2020 — New York was one of the first states to administer the online bar exam in the country’s history. Whether the exam was a success or not will depend on whom you ask. According to the Bar examiners, the New York BAR exam was quite successful. In fact, Judith Gundersen, the NCBE president, …
By ANNA SEVCHIK
By BILLY CRYSTAL
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Presents a COVID-19 Briefing and an Active/Total of County Cases as of October 14, 2020
WHITE PLAINS, NY — October 13, 2020 —Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s full briefing can be viewed here: The Active/Total Westchester County Cases as of October 13, 2020
Yom Kippur, May You Be Sealed in the Book of Life
By PAMELA GELLER
On this highest of holy days, we wish you G’mar hatimah tovah, may you be sealed for a good year. Have a safe and easy fast. Yom Kippur—the Day of Atonement—is considered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith. Falling in the month of Tishrei, it marks the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe, a period of introspection …
By PAMELA GELLER
Empowering Latino SMBs This Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanics in Philanthropy’s PowerUp Fund Receives $3M Google.org Donation OAKLAND, CA — September 21, 2020 — Google.org announced a $3M grant to Hispanics in Philanthropy’s PowerUp Fund, in partnership with Ureeka, to directly support hundreds of Latino-owned small businesses across California, New York, and Texas—states with large numbers of Latino-owned small businesses—with access to capital and the training they need …
John and Laurie Wiles, the Driving Me Crazy Duo, Review the 2020 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4X2 Seven Passenger 3.5L EcoBoost V6, Gabrielle M. Etzel, Publisher / Editor-in-Chief of The Unvarnished Blog and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher / Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Thursday, August 20, 2020 @10am EST
Guests and Listeners are welcome to to share their perspective or inquiry on the subject matter discussed by calling: (347) 205-9201. This Broadcast is Heard “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11784524 The subject matter to be discussed is defined herein. NEW YORK, NY, PINEHURST, NC, and YONKERS, NY — August 20, 2020 — John and Laurie Wiles …
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Announces Immediate Corrective Actions for Utility Companies Following Failed Response to Tropical Storm Isaias
Electric Companies Face Steep Penalties and Revocation of Franchise Initial Findings Highlight Areas in Need of Immediate Fixes Including Inadequate Staffing for Storm Event, Failure to Communicate Accurate Information to the Public and Technology Breakdowns PSEG-LI Will Forfeit Nearly $10 Million in Incentive Compensation Department of Financial Services Will Work with the Department of Public Service in Aiding the Ongoing …