Almost 70% of students who graduated from high school in 2016 went on to attend college that same year. Starting college is a whirlwind experience for any young student. Many are away from home for the first time, pursuing a degree in a field that they want to spend the rest of their life working in. Your first day on …
By KENNETH BELVIN
Nader Sayegh Elected In A Landslide Victory To The New York State Assembly
YONKERS, NY – November 9, 2018 — Nader Sayegh, newly elected Assembly Member for the 90th District, emerged from the November General elections with a landslide victory. Thanks to the combined efforts of the Sayegh campaign team and the support of organized labor. “I am so honored that the people of Yonkers have chosen me as their next Assembly Member,” …
Sayegh Receives New York State Nursing Association (NYSNA) Endorsement
YONKERS, NY — October 12, 2018 — Nader Sayegh, Democratic nominee for the 90th Assembly District, announced today that he has earned the support of the New York State Nurses Association. “The New York State Nurses Association is proud to endorse Nader Sayegh for the Assembly district being vacated by Shelley Mayer,” said Tara Martin, NYSNA state political Director. “Nader …
Sayegh Receives Moms Demand Action “Gun Sense Candidate” Distinction
YONKERS, NY — October 8, 2018 — Nader Sayegh, Democratic designee for the 90th Assembly District, announced today that he has earned the support of Moms Demand Action (MDA), a grassroots organization that focuses on gun violence prevention and gun safety. Born out of the tragedy at Sandy Hook School, Moms Demand Action has established a chapter in every state …
Cuomo Wins! / Loses! By Hon. RICHARD BRODSKY
Conventional political wisdom has New York Governor Andrew Cuomo winning the Democratic Primary and the November General Election handily. The same wisdom has him badly damaged in New York and nationally. What gives? The objective measures of political success show Cuomo on a roll. He’s raised over $35 million. His opponents are starving. His poll numbers are good. Most voters …
Koppell Blasts Petition Challenge by Klein
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 …
Mayor Elect Spano on Westchester On the Level
Yonkers Mayor elect Mike Spano will open the show this morning at 10 am. The balance of the show will be discussion over the inferences that may be discerned by the votes cast. Listen live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/westchesteronthelevel and join the conversation by calling us toll-free at 1-877-674-2436. For those who cannot join us live, listen to the show by way of an MP3 download …
Chairman Alvarado Pledges to Support Children’s Museum
Yonkers, NY – Westchester County Legislator Jose Alvarado, chairman of the Budget & Appropriations Committee pledged to work with the Board of Legislators to override the recent veto by County Executive Astorino of the lease for the Children’s Museum. On August 8, the Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL) unanimously approved a ten-year lease agreement for the operation of a …
Ed Koch Commentary: My Thoughts on The Election of 2012 By Ed Koch
The 2012 Presidential and Congressional election is all but over as a result of the adoption by the House of Representatives by a vote of 235 to 193, without a single Democrat “yes” vote for Paul Ryan’s draconian budget. I now believe President Barack Obama will be reelected, and although anything can happen between now and Election Day, I expect …
New York Civic: Herding Cats By Henry J. Stern
Glory Be. Big Three Agree. Foresee Albany Tranquility. The Post's front-page headline this morning, PIGS FLY, reflected the skepticism and cynicism that some New Yorkers feel at the report that the governor and legislative leaders had agreed on a state budget five days in advance of the April 1 deadline. The Times' headline was predictably more sedate: ALBANY STRIKES BUDGET ACCORD TO CUT SPENDING. The …
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