Governor Joins World Leaders as Only U.S. Elected Official to Attend Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp Auschwitz-Birkenau Governor Tours Auschwitz-Birkenau, Lays Stones from NYS Capitol on Train Tracks as a Symbol of our Pledge to Never Forget Governor Meets with Holocaust Survivors and Their Descendants from New York State and All …
Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large, AJ Smith, SmartAsset VP of Financial Education, and Shawn Patterson-Howard, Mayor of Mount Vernon, NY on Westchester On the Level – Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 10am ET
Guests and Listeners may share their perspective and / or inquiry when staying on topic and using the following call-in number: (347) 205-9201. Listen to the broadcast “live” or “on demand” via … http://tobtr.com/s/11650939 MOUNT VERNON, NY, NEW YORK, NY and YONKERS, NY — The broadcast day begins this Tuesday, January 28, 2020 with Yonkers Tribune Publisher / Editor-at-Large Hezi …
Bigger Than Ukraine
By CLAY JONES
Clay Jones is a self-syndicated political cartoonist whose work is distributed to newspapers and news sites across the United States and around the world. He also draws a weekly cartoon for CNN Opinion’s weekly newsletter, Provoke/Persuade. Clay was represented by Creators Syndicate (2000-13) until he left to start his own syndicate. His career began in 1990 at The Panolian, a …
By CLAY JONES
LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: The Delamar Hotel, Greenwich, Connecticut – A Mirthful Mid-Winter Get-Away
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
GREENWICH, CT — The Delamar is an award-winning, family-owned luxury hotel in Greenwich Connecticut on the harbor, whose rich maritime heritage dates back to 1902. In addition to the property’s 75 serene luxury guestrooms and suites, there’s the singular Delamar Spa and a 500-foot private dock for yachts. Upon checking in, I was graciously greeted with a glass of champagne …
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Two of New York’s Sacred Cows are About to Lock Horns
By RICHARD BRODSKY
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — January 26, 2020 —What’s different about this year’s budget proposal from Gov. Andrew Cuomo has nothing to do with the size of the looming $6 billion budget gap. Albany has successfully wrestled with larger gaps often. The problem is that for the first time we’re headed for a collision between the two sacred cows of state …
By RICHARD BRODSKY
Goals Set for Bronxville in Compliance with the 2020 Comprehensive Plan
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — January 26, 2020 —Even though our budget year is on a June cycle, the Trustees and I consider the new year as a time for goal setting for the calendar year. During our Comprehensive Plan process, you as residents, gave a resounding endorsement of preserving the Village – its character, open space and natural attributes. All of …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
New York State Senator Peter Harckham Endorses Westchester District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr.
MT. PLEASANT, NY — January 26, 2020 — New York State Senator Peter Harckham endorsed Democratic Westchester District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. for re-election on Wednesday, January 22nd. Senator Harckham, Chair of the State Senate’s Committee on Alcohol and Substance Abuse, cited Scarpino’s innovative and proactive approaches to solving the opioid epidemic as the reasons for his support. “I am …
Senate Deputy Leader Gianaris’ Bill Requiring Agencies to Hold Hearings When Petitioned by New Yorkers Unanimously Passed
Proposal Would Also Provide Live-Streamed or Teleconferenced Hearings of State Agencies ALBANY, NY – January 26, 2020 — Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris announced the Senate passed his legislation allowing state agencies to use new methods to engage New Yorkers in decision making on Wednesday, January 22nd. The bill, which passed unanimously, allows residents to petition agencies to hold public …
Happy Chinese / Mongolian Lunar New Year – 新正如意 新年发财
新正如意 新年发财 Wishing you happiness, fortune and good health throughout this Chinese New Year 2020
Following Concerns from Local Vets, Congressman Rose Calls for VA to Provide Greater Flexibility in Compensation and Benefit Exam Appointments
With many veterans facing hours long commutes to different states to determine benefits, Congressman Rose calls for telehealth and expanded exam locations STATEN ISLAND, NY – January 25, 2020 — Following up on concerns raised at his recent Veterans Town Hall, Congressman Max Rose, Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, called on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide …