OSSINING, NY — June 19, 2019 — Community Investment. Yesterday morning Supervisor Levenberg and I joined municipal and county leaders in thanking Congresswoman Lowey for her leadership of the House Appropriations Committee that has increased funds for local investment. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding was frozen for the Village of Ossining, along with most Westchester municipalities during the long battle between …
By Citizen Mama VICTORIA GEARITY
How NBA Players Are Modern-Day Gladiators By STEFAN AARNIO
The Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors are currently competing to be the best basketball team in the world. Each team is filled with men who can be seen as modern-day gladiators. But these gladiators fight on the court instead of a field and use a ball instead of weapons, but the parallels can still be seen. On Sunday, June …
Westchester’s “News & Notes” May 28, 2019 Edition
By MARK JEFFERS
Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County … WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — May 28, 2019 — June is busting out all over as is my waistline, so no more hot dogs for me, I’m off to buy some Kale and write this week’s “time to tighten my tummy” edition of “News & Notes.” …
By MARK JEFFERS
Lorraine Lopez, Hyperlocal Political Analyst, Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Mount Vernon Mayoral Candidate, David Torromeo, Executive Director Sport Business & Entertainment Management Master’s Degree Program at Manhattanville College, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large, on Westchester On the Level – Wednesday, May 29, 2019 @10am EST
Use the following hyperlink http://tobtr.com/s/11355525 to follow this broadcast of Westchester On the Level broadcast “Live” or “On Demand”. Call (347) 205-9201 to share your perspective or inquiry. WESTCHESTER, NY — May 28, 2019 — Hyperlocal Political Analyst Lorraine Lopez shares her perspective of the Yonkers mayoral race between Democrats Karen Beltran, Ivy Reeves, and Mike Spano, the uncorroborated findings …
Support the Yonkers Brave and Force Football Teams
By Dr. EDWIN M. QUEZADA
YONKERS, NY — May 22, 2019 — The Yonkers Public Schools merged football teams had a phenomenal inaugural year for the players in the District’s eight high schools. The season crescendo was the October Friday Night Lights game between the Brave and the Force attended by over 3,000 students, families and community members. For the first time, varsity football …
By Dr. EDWIN M. QUEZADA
Fore! Abilis Announces 1st Annual Sound Therapy Golf Scramble
June 12th Golf Outing to Benefit Individuals with Special Needs GREENWICH, CT — May 20, 2019 — Abilis, a non-profit organization that provides services and supports for more than 700 individuals with special needs and their families, will hold its first annual Sound Therapy Golf Scramble event on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the Griffith E. Harris Golf Club in …
“News & Notes”
By MARK JEFFERS
BEDFORD, NY, KATONAH, NY , and RIDGEFIELD, CT — April 29, 2019 —Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County… The Triple Crown is huge in horse racing, and in my house as well… my triple crown happens now, with my wife’s birthday, Mother’s day and our wedding anniversary all happening within two …
By MARK JEFFERS
Westchester Couple Tamara and Corey Galloway Bring Arena Football to Westchester
BROOKLYN, NY, NEW ROCHELLE, NY and WHITE PLAINS, NY — March 27, 2019 – After a decade long absence, Arena Football is back in New York as the New York Streets begin their quest to win the National Arena League title. As an expansion team, the football staff led by Head Coach Rick Marsilio and Director of Player Personnel Devale …
Florida Resident David McCampbell Helps Save Lives While Climbing Mountains
By LEE DANIELS
It’s not just when David McCampbell is talking about two of his favorite activities—volunteering and mountain-climbing—that his eyes sparkle. He is just a person who is passionate about what he does and shows it. With his broad shoulders, narrow waist and physique of an Olympic skier or swimmer, he resembles much more a man of 33 than his current age …
By LEE DANIELS
Mayor’s Monday Message – March 11, 2019 —
By VICTORIA GEARITY
Fighting Against Funding Cuts Over the weekend the dedicated members of the Sing Sing Prison Museum Board gathered for a day-long retreat to chart our path for the next 18 months, which is when the Preview Center is scheduled to open. So much needs to happen in that time. Thankfully this group is comprised of a tremendous wealth of experience …
By VICTORIA GEARITY