ALBANY, NY — March 29, 2020 — Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s coronavirus decisions and performance have been close to flawless. He deserves unstinting credit. Nevertheless. We are all wrestling with the individual and social consequences of events, and understanding our leadership cadres is a useful exercise. And there are cautionary notes that need consideration. Cuomo’s demeanor has been calm and appropriate. …
By RICHARD BRODSKY
Attorney General James Makes Government Services More Accessible in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
New Procedural Changes Announced for Securities, franchise, and Real Estate Registrants and Filers NEW YORK, NY — March 27, 2020 — New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a number of steps her office is taking to make state government services more accessible to New Yorkers during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health crisis. In an effort to …
Driving Me Crazy Duo John and Laurie Wiles Review the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited, Gabrielle M. Etzel, Publisher / Editor-in-Chief of The Unvarnished Blog Speaks to Coronavirus (COVID-19), and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher/ Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – March 26, 2020 at 10am EST
Participate by calling: (347) 205-9201. Listen to this broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11695928 Please note the broadcast goes “live” at 10am EST sharp and is archived within 15 minutes after conclusion of the broadcast. PINEHURST, NC; GROVE CITY, PA; and YONKERS, NY — Driving Me Crazy duo John and Laurie Wiles share their impressions regarding …
Assemblyman Nader Sayegh Calls for an Initiative Allowing Healthcare Accredited Inmates to Serve in COVID-19 Response; Gain Provisional Reinstatement for Licenses Previously Revoked
YONKERS, NY — March 23, 2020 — Assemblyman Nader J. Sayegh (D-Yonkers-AD90) is urging Governor Cuomo, state governmental and judicial leaders, and members of the New York Federal Delegation to establish and support an initiative allowing accredited Medical/Healthcare inmates currently in the custody of the various Departments of Corrections operating in New York State and elsewhere to serve in the …
March 24th Yonkers City Council Stated Meeting Postponed
YONKERS, NY — March 23, 2020 — As a precautionary measure against the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo has issued an executive order to postpone all gatherings until further notice. Therefore, on behalf of Council President Mike Khader and the Yonkers City Council, the Council’s scheduled Stated Meeting for Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at …
How We Are (One) And How We Are (Two)
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
How We Are (One) I do not write to preach but to share our experiences in the hope that it may be enlightening, perhaps comforting, if not helpful. I also write because we are blessed by many who have reached out, as friends from all over the world, specifically to ask how we are because we are in Israel. Especially …
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Public Service Announcement
By Yonkers City Clerk VINCENT E. SPANO
YONKERS, NY — March 20, 2020 — In light of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Yonkers City Clerk’s office has taken precautionary measures in order to protect our employees and the public. Our office is open, but closed to the public. We encourage everyone to make requests via mail. All required applications and forms can be found on our …
By Yonkers City Clerk VINCENT E. SPANO
Selling Treasuries, Buying Charmin
By LARRY M. ELKIN, CPA, CFP®
This is going to be the first economic cycle in history when people sold gold and Treasuries to buy toilet paper,” I wrote to a colleague the other day over our firm’s instant messaging system. “Haha yeah it’s weird times,” replied my colleague – who had just shared his relief at having procured “32 mega-rolls of Charmin.” Of course my …
By LARRY M. ELKIN, CPA, CFP®
Yorktown Restaurants Creating Take-Out Database; Stores Enact Senior-Only Hours
YORKTOWN, NY — March 18, 2020 – Two large Yorktown businesses yesterday enacted special hours for seniors and immunocompromised individuals, while town and business officials launch a database of local restaurants with take-out options. Effective Wednesday, BJ’s Wholesale Club will reserve one hour between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. for senior citizens and residents with immunocompromised health throughout the United …
The Latest Developments from Tuckahoe Regarding the Coronavirus Outbreak
By Mayor GREG LUISI
TUCKAHOE, NY — March 18, 2020 — I want to update you on the on the latest developments from the Village of Tuckahoe regarding the Coronavirus outbreak. This situation and directives from both our State and County governments are evolving quickly. Gov. Cuomo requested local governments limit their workforce to only essential employees for the next two weeks and that …
By Mayor GREG LUISI