Calls Attempt to Avoid Primary “An Insult to Democracy”. YONKERS, NY – July 15, 2014 — Oliver Koppell, candidate for the New York State Senate Seat in the 34th District (Bronx and lower Westchester), today condemned the attempt to challenge his nominating petitions by incumbent State Senator Jeffrey Klein as an attempt to offer voters a “no-choice” election. Koppell was …
Oliver Koppell Announces Campaign For 34th State Senate District
Wants to Ensure Bronx and Westchester Residents Receive the Progressive, Democratic Leadership They Deserve RIVERDALE, NY – May 5, 2014 — G. Oliver Koppell today formally announced his candidacy for the 34th State Senate District covering parts of the Bronx and Westchester County. “The moment Jeff Klein put Republicans in charge of the State Senate, he broke his word and betrayed …
Klein Legislation to Protect Domestic Violence Victims Passes Senate
ALBANY, NY — February 7, 2012 — Important legislation by Senator Jeffrey D. Klein, (D-Bronx/ Westchester), that would protect victims of domestic violence from their abusers passed unanimously today in the State Senate. The measure, (S.1031B), requires insurance companies to give domestic violence victims the option of registering an alternative address, phone number, or any other contact information needed to receive bills and claims. In many cases, when a …
Westchester on The Level with Narog and Aris – January 9, 2012 Program
YONKERS, NY — January 9, 2012 — Hezi Aris is your host today. Richard Narog is on a foreign assignment. We'll review the Yonkers Charter Revision Commission 2012, The Clarkstown, Bronx, White Plains comnnection of Anthony Mangone and Joseph "Jay" Savino, the New Hampshire Primary, and the latest news. Listen live at http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/WestchesterOnThe Level and join the conversation by calling toll-free to 1-877-674-2436.
Consolidation Effort Ties Anthony Mangone to Joseph J. Savino’s Law Firm By HEZI ARIS
YONKERS, NY — January 7, 2012– It was 2011; it was the last meeting of the Clarkstown Town Board. Supervisor Alex Gromack demanded a vote to eliminate the position of deputy town attorney in order to hire a private law firm to handle the workload. This, on the basis of an ongoing effort to reduce government services costs through consolidation. In …
Ed Koch Commentary 1,163: Some of Those Making the Laws Are Corrupt, And Some of Those Enforcing the Laws Are Corrupt By ED KOCH
What this country needs is a Congress and a President who will investigate the corruption that Americans feel is rampant. The Occupy Wall Street crew, unfocused and inarticulate, unwashed and motley, nevertheless has captured support because of the uneasiness of Americans, conservative and liberal, that our lawmakers at every level of government have been compromised, if not purchased and that …
Mayor Amicone Maintains Silence Over Men’s Shelter to be Built Near McLean Avenue By HEZI ARIS
Bronx Borough President Diaz Requests Federal Intervention Over Muller Center Dispute Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., addressed a letter to federal authorities in which he asserts New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has blatantly sidestepped standard protocol to determine the adaptive reuse for the now vacant Muller Army Reserve Center in the Wakefield section of The Bronx abutting the …
Macy’s Workers Vote to Authorize Strike if Contract Isn’t Reached by June 15
Macy's workers rally for a fair contract before the Herald Square store in New York City on June 9, 2011. New York, NY — The Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU), UFCW, announced today that more than 4,000 Macy's workers have authorized their executive board to call a strike in the event that a new contract is not secured …
Yonkers City Council President Chuck Lesnick On the Level with Narog and Aris
New Rochelle, NY — Yonkers City Council President Chuck Lesnick is out guest this Tuesday, May 24, 2011. The show is on the level, thereby its name: On the Level. It is co-hosted by both Richard Narog and Hezi Aris. The show is heard live from 10 – 11 a.m., on WVOX-1460 AM on your radio dial and worldwide at …
Councilwoman Gronowski and Maestro Sadewhite On the Level with Narog and Aris
New Rochelle, NY — Our first guest on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, sill speak to un upcoming concert to be held by the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra. Following our first guest is Yonkers City Councilwoman Joan Gronowski (District 2), who will discuss Mayor Amicone’s proposed FY2010-2011 Budget among other concerns. The show is on the level, thereby its name: On the …