YONKERS, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Local economies are cognizant of the unique advantages afforded by local independent ventures. Independent ventures understand and appreciate that serving the unique landscape of community and business alike showcases their ability to serve and thereby also glean the reward in serving the people that frequent their establishment. Beginning a private venture isn’t simply a fantasy …
Ever Wish You Knew If the Opposite Sex Thought You Looked ‘Hot’ in Your Sunglasses?
Eye Designs Of Westchester Is Hosting A Singles Night So You Can Find Out! ARMONK, NY and SCARSDALE, NY — June 1, 2015 — When you’re single, getting honest feedback on your outfit, hairdo or glasses can be difficult. Eye Designs of Westchester wants to …
Fine Lines of Katonah Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Special Occasions’
Fun Open House Scheduled in Partnership with KR Café Also in Katonah KATONAH, NY — May 29, 2015 — Statistics show that businesses that reach their fifth anniversary can be called successful. That makes Fine Lines a success four times over. The charming stationery store, located in the heart of the village of Katonah, has been serving customers from Westchester and …
Senator O’Brien and Assemblymember Bronson Propose NY Jobs Protection Act
ROCHESTER, NY – June 5, 2014 — Today, New York State Senator Ted O’Brien (District 55) and (District 138) announced the submission of a new piece of legislation, the ‘NY Jobs Protection Act’ (S.7627/A.9863). Commonly referred to as a ‘clawback’ provision, this proposed legislation aims to hold businesses receiving assistance from the State accountable for keeping jobs created with these …
U.S. Senate Passes Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 2, 2012 — The Wall Street Journal has divulged that the U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly approved passage of the legislation known as “Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act,” a/k/a/ the “Stock Act” by a 96-3 vote margin after years of delay. The legislation goes toward banning lawmakers from trading stocks based upon insider information. The bill …
Lowey and Franchisee Tout Job-Creating Federal Loan and Guarantee
Elevation Burger Franchises Will Directly Create More Than 65 Jobs in 2012 RYE BROOK, NY and YONKERS, NY—January 10, 2012 — Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) was today joined by local business owner Daniel Magnus to tout job-creating federal assistance for local businesses and call for greater investment in small business loan programs. Mr. Magnus received a $1.3 million loan, 90% …
Moody’s Investor Service Slashes Yonkers’s General Obligation Bonds Three Steps Above Junk Status By HEZI ARIS
NEW YORK, NY – Moody's Investors Service slashed its rating of Yonkers’ General Obligation Bonds by two notches on Monday, October 3, 2001, citing a structurally imbalanced operations trend that has diminished the city's financial standing and showing no signs of abating. Moody’s cited New York States’ fourth largest city for having a manageable debt profile that will substantially grow beyond …
FEMA to Open Disaster Recovery Center at Westchester County Center in White Plains
WHITE PLAINS, NY — FEMA will be opening a Disaster Recovery Center at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, beginning Wednesday, September 7, 2011, for individuals, households and businesses to get help filing for Hurricane Irene disaster aid.
Statement from NY Attorney General’s Office on DoJ’s Lawsuit to Block AT&T, T-Mobile Merger
NEW YORK, NY – Antitrust Bureau Chief of the New York Attorney General’s Office Richard L. Schwartz today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit to block the proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile: “Attorney General Schneiderman looks forward to reviewing the Department of Justice’s complaint to determine the best course forward on behalf of New …
Breaking News Exclusive: Yonkers Mayor Amicone Finds $25 Million
YONKERS, NY — Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone has somehow found almost $25 million and assisting his effort, Yonkers Public School Superintendent Bernard Pierorazio has found another $7 to $10 million. The numbers may be off a bit. At minimum the combination of funds founds equal $25 million. At issue is not that the funds were found but rather who audited …