BRONXVILLE, NY — October 12, 2021 — I have been trying to understand the bipartisan infrastructure bill to take my mind off some of the other activities in Washington and also because infrastructure and public transportation are front and center for us at the moment in village government. I focused in on the support for Amtrak as I have a special fondness for it – …
by Mary Marvin, Esq.
Three Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Retirement
October 6, 2021 — After devoting yourself to your career, the time has come to finally retire. Retirement is something most people look forward to. However, it’s also something not everyone plans for. You see, while retirement does give you some much-needed reprieve, not having a plan might cause boredom to set in rather quickly. You still need to have …
Bronxville Mayor Mary Marvin’s Column for Week of September 21st, 2021 Edition
by MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — September 23, 2021 — As promised in my column of last week, I will continue sharing the initiatives the Village is undertaking as our number one priority this fall is to make our streets safer and neighborhoods more walkable. The following are an array of projects we have either completed, are in progress or have definite plans …
by MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Us vs. Them — Why We Remember 9/11 Differently
By Dr. Paul G. Kengor
GROVE SITY, PA — September 23 2021 — On Sept. 8, 2021, Grove City College President Paul McNulty spoke in downtown Pittsburgh regarding his uniquely fascinating yet somber 9/11 experiences. He played an intimate role in the prosecution of the hijackers and their associates as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and deputy attorney general in the Bush …
By Dr. Paul G. Kengor
The Fourth Rome
By Paul F. Petrick, Esq.
CLEVELAND, OH — September 18, 2021 — When it comes to ostentatious displays of grandeur, there ain’t no party like a Communist Party. The festivities in Tiananmen Square commemorating the Chinese Communist Party’s 100th birthday on July 1st were a sight to behold. Donning a Mao suit and standing behind a podium adorned with a hammer and sickle, Xi Jinping, …
By Paul F. Petrick, Esq.
Following Visits to Communities Impacted by Hurricane IDA Flooding, Governor Hochul Signed Requests for Expedited Major Disaster Declaration
Request Seeks Federal Financial Relief for Local Governments and New Yorkers—Once Approved, Declaration Would Deliver Individual and Public Assistance to New Yorkers Recovering from Damage of Hurricane Ida New Yorkers Who Have Been Displaced, Including Uninsured Families, Would be Eligible for Funds for Housing Assistance, As Well As Crisis Counseling, Unemployment Assistance, Home Repairs, and Legal Services Governor Hochul Launches …
Defund the Police? Why Not Defund Politicians
By Michael Letts
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA —September 4, 2021 — Law enforcement officers across the country don uniforms and equipment to face another shift, it’s difficult to imagine their heightened sense of defensiveness. Each day, American law enforcement officers assume the duties of protecting us against violent offenders. Yet as a group, law enforcement officers are collectively castigated in the absurd rallying cry of the …
By Michael Letts
Governor Hochul Announces New Measures to Combat COVID-19 Delta Variant
Announces Plan for New Statewide Weekly Testing Requirement for Unvaccinated School Staff Decentralizes Booster Shot Distribution to Local Health Departments, Announces $65 Million Available to Local Health Departments to Support These Efforts State Exploring Vaccine Mandate for All Staff in All State Regulated Facilities New Measures Build on Governor’s Comprehensive Plan to Help Ensure a Safe, Productive Return to Schools …
A Message From Bronxville Superintendent Roy R. Montesano, Ed.D., Addressing the Village
BRONXVILLE, NY — August 26, 2021 — I hope that this note finds you well and enjoying the summer weather! As we near the opening of the 2021-2022 academic year, we continue to work to maintain the healthiest and safest environment possible within the Bronxville School community. While we all held out hope that the pandemic would be behind us, the new …
Terrorist Taliban Are Not ‘Our Brothers’
By Tarek Fatah
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA — August 25, 2021 — If there was any evidence needed to turf out Justin Trudeau and his dimwit cabinet members, his Minister for Women and Gender Equality Maryam Monsef has provided one. During a press briefing Wednesday, Monsef referred to the Taliban as “our brothers” as she appealed to them for safe passage of evacuees from …
By Tarek Fatah