YONKERS, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — May 18, 2022 — As a marketer and advertiser, you will want to be strategic when it comes to where you decide to spend your money for advertising placements. As an advertiser, you will want to reach as many people in your intended audience as possible. So, where is one of the busiest places where …
The Blue State / Red State Divide on the Meaning of Equality
By Socio-Economic Research Scholar Oren M. Levin-Waldman
NEWARK, NJ — May 16, 2022 — Although inequality is viewed as a national problem for which many advocate redistribution as a response, it is not much of a problem in all parts of the country. We have already noted that there is less wage inequality in red states than in blue states, and that red state economies differ from …
By Socio-Economic Research Scholar Oren M. Levin-Waldman
Savvy Senior: How to Convince an Elderly Parent to Stop Driving
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to deal with older drivers who probably shouldn’t be driving anymore? My dad, who’s 86, is bound and determined to keep driving as long as he’s alive. Thank You, Backseat Daughter # # # February 14, 2022 Dear Backseat, For many families, talking to an elderly parent about giving up the car …
By Jim Miller
Savvy Senior: Approaching 65? Here’s What to Know About Enrolling in Medicare
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me a brief rundown of Medicare’s enrollment choices along with when and how tosign-up? Thank You, Approaching 65 # # # January 31, 2022 Dear Approaching, The rules and timetables for Medicare enrollment can be confusing to many new retirees, so it’s smart to plan ahead. Here’s a simplified rundown of what to know. First …
By Jim Miller
Cataño, Puerto Rico Mayor Félix Delgado-Montalvo Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes in Exchange for Millions in Municipal Contracts and Contractor Arrested for Paying Bribes
CATAÑO, PUERTO RICO – December 3, 2021 —A mayor pleaded guilty two days ago in Puerto Rico on a criminal charge related to his involvement in a bribery conspiracy in which he received weekly cash payments in exchange for awarding municipal contracts to “Company A.” In a separate indictment, a businessman was arrested yesterday on criminal charges related to his …
Two Coast Guard Cutters, Helicopter Crew Aid Florida Yacht Current Sea in Mona Passage Waters Near Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Coast Guard surface and air units combined efforts to save the 95-foot motor yacht Current Sea from sinking Monday in the Mona Passage, approximately 26 nautical miles west of Rincon, Puerto Rico. Two men and a woman, U.S. Citizens, the captain and crew f the Fort Lauderdale homeported yacht. The vessel’s bow sustained damage when …
Westchester County Board of Legislators Celebrate Italian Heritage Month – October 4, 2021 Virtually @ 7pm
The event will go live at https://westchestercountyny.legistar.com at 7 p.m. To access, click on the link and scroll down to “Board of Legislators Meeting.” Scroll across to the video column and click where it says “in progress.” En Español La Junta de Legisladores Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Italiana – Lunes, 4/10 Acompáñenos el lunes por la noche, 4 …
Spring/Summer 2021 Fashion Trends
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Styles for Happy Days Here Again! PELHAM, NY — April 3, 2021 — Certainly, thanks to the ongoing pandemic, this is a season like no other. And though it’s been a quiet year for the fashion world, it’s still never too early to perk up for summer – from shades and bathing suits to clogs, maxi skirts, and surprisingly comfy …
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Savvy Senior: How to Choose a Medical Alert System
By JIM MILLER
Dear Savvy Senior, March 7, 2021 — I am interested in getting my mom, who lives alone, a medical alert system with a wearable pendant button that will let her call for help if she falls or has a medical emergency. What can you tell me to help me choose one? Too Many Choices # # # # # Dear …
By JIM MILLER
Court Will Review Puerto Rico’s Eligibility for Federal Benefits Program
WASHINGTON, DC — The court on Monday morning issued orders from the justices’ private conference on Friday, Feb. 26. The justices added two cases, both involving benefits through the Social Security Administration, to their merits docket for next term. The first case, United States v. Vaello-Madero, is a major challenge to the exclusion of Puerto Rico residents from eligibility for the …