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, …
In Memoriam: Celeste P. Vazzana – March 17, 1917 to August 6, 2019
SCARSDALE, NY — Celeste P. Vazzana of Scarsdale passed away on August 6, 2019. Celeste was born in The Bronx on March 17, 1917 to Germano and Rafaella Pizzani. She married Frank Vazzana on November 20, 1938. Celeste worked for New York Telephone Co. as a benefits manager retiring in 1982. She was recently honored by White Plains Hospital for her …
Unofficial Tally of Westchester County Primary Election 2019 Results
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 25, 2019 — To always view the latest results, please click the ‘Reload’ or ‘Refresh’ button on your web browser. Results will be available shortly after 9:00PM, June 25, 2019 and updated approximately every 2 minutes. To view the unofficial tally of election results select from the listing below: Westchester County Elections includes offices …
Yonkers Tribune Wishes Those Celebrating Eid-al-Fitr the Gift of Faith, the Blessings of Hope, and the Peace of His Love at Eid and Always
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 4, 2019 — Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan began on Monday, May 06, 2019 and ends in the evening of Tuesday, June 04, 2019. This is the month in which the Quran was revealed, when Archangel Gabriel (Jibreel in Arabic) appeared to the Prophet Muhammad and began revealing the verses …
Letter to Editor: Twin Green New Deal Resolutions
By GEORGE PAPACHARISIS
Letter to the Bronxville Tribune Editor-at-Large Dear Editor, BRNXVILLE, NY — June 2, 2019 — Climate change is real and it’s happening! I have a young daughter and I want her to live in a safe planet. This is why I’m a strong supporter of the Green New Deal as the means to combat it. Any presidential candidate who wants …
By GEORGE PAPACHARISIS
Judge Melissa A. Loehr: A Rare Judicial Choice For Westchester County Court
Address to Greenburgh Democratic Committee YONKERS, NY — June 2, 2019 — I just came from attending a Gay Pride event. We all should be proud of who we are. I am proud and honored to be here today and ask for your support to be your Democratic Nominee for Westchester County Court Judge. I an in my twentieth year …
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 …
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