Payments for up to four months of back rent or utility payments available WHITE PLAINS, NY – April 17, 2021 — Low-income families in Westchester County who are having difficulty paying their rent or utilities because of COVID-19-related income loss may be eligible for financial help. Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is offering cash payments for back rent and utilities through its Westchester Eviction Prevention Program, funded by …
Things to Prep for in 2021 – Know the Art of Surviving
By STEVEN HAWK
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — April 17, 2021 — As we stepped into 2021, everyone hoped that this year would be better than the last one. However, there are many things experts are warning the globe about this year. With the pandemic sweeping countries and causing people to stay at home for social distancing, everyone’s primary goal is to protect their family …
By STEVEN HAWK
How Not to Get Killed When Stopped By a Cop
By BOB WEIR
FLOWER MOUND, TX — April 15, 2021 — I’d like to take a rational look at the confrontations between cops, motorists and pedestrians. When we see incidents of cops shooting blacks (which are the only shootings the media covers), one thing becomes clear; resisting arrest often ends up with a loss of life. Something else is obvious, when a cop …
By BOB WEIR
Westchester County Board of Legislators Approve Bankruptcy Court Settlement Containing Improved County Controls and Financial Terms in Management Contract with Standard Amusements
WHITE PLAINS, NY — April 13, 2021 —The Westchester County Board of Legislators, by a vote of 13-4, approved a bankruptcy court settlement with Standard Amusements regarding the management of Playland. The settlement was negotiated by Westchester County and Standard Amusements, terms of which were previously approved by the bankruptcy court. The agreement gives Westchester wCounty significantly improved terms compared …
Yonkers, the Most Safe City of Its Size in America Has Fallen Into Seventh Position Within Two Years Under Police Commissioner John Mueller
By HEZI ARIS
The Hezitorial That Questions the Professional Capacity and Aptitude of Yonkers Police Commissioner John Mueller The Blue Truth YONKERS, NY — April 11, 2021 — Yonkers Police Commissioner Charles Gardner retired about two years ago, bequeathing his eventual successor, John Mueller, the enviable accolade of having the City of Yonkers designated the safest city of like size in America. Alas …
By HEZI ARIS
Senate Majority to Pass Legislation Repealing Immunity Protections and Further Improving Transparency at Nursing Homes
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Passes 2021-22 New York State Budget Building a stronger and more equitable New York ALBANY, NY — April 10, 2021 — The Senate Majority passed the 2021-2022 State Budget that makes historic investments in education, the environment, and economic recovery four days ago. The enacted State Budget delivers tax breaks for working and middle-class New …
THE HEZITORIAL: After April Fuels Day – How Come Mount Vernon Lives Do NOT Matter?
By HEZI ARIS
MOUNT VERNON, NY — APRIL 4, 2021 — April Fool’s Day became more serious than it needed to be with Mount Vernon Comptroller Deborah Reynolds playing a dangerous game of not paying the City’s bills – particularly the fuel bill. As a result, public safety was compromised. Fuel supply tanks hit empty. Emergency services were forced to ration 5-gallons a …
By HEZI ARIS
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
American Rescue Plan is a Model for Leadership in the Coming Year
By ROB ABBOT
CROTON, NY — April 1, 2021 — The American Rescue Plan, recently passed by the U.S. Congress and signed by President Biden, represents a massive investment to rebuild our economy and protect public health. The legislation, which builds on the CARES Act and two other bipartisan bills passed in 2020, shows that decisive action by our government can effectively respond …
By ROB ABBOT
John and Laurie Wiles, Present Their Review of the 2021 Lincoln Corsair and 2021 GMC Canyon 4WD AT4 Crew Cab; Brian Harrod, Yonkers Newswire Publisher/Editor; Gabrielle M. Etzel The Unvarnished Blog Publisher/Editor, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher/Editor on Westchester On the Level – Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 10am-12Noon EST
Listeners Are Welcome to Participate When Staying on Topic The CALL-IN number is 347-205-9201 Listen to this broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11913297 PINEHURST, NC, and YONKERS, NY — MARCH April 1, 2021 — Discussion opens to the Driving Me Crazy duo John and Laurie Wiles’ review of the 2021 Lincoln Corsair and the GMC Canyon …