YONKERS, NY – January 26, 2012 – Mayor Mike Spano today announced that Carlos Moran will serve as the new Executive Director of the Yonkers Workforce Investment Board (YWIB). The YWIB oversees the Yonkers Employment Center, providing for the development of a high quality workforce and connecting job seekers with local employers.
Recommendations of Inspector General Schorr Over Mrijaj Hiring Requested By JOAN GRONOWSKI
Hello Dan, I have a few questions after giving your report a cursory read. I will leave the finer points to our counsel and my colleagues who remain on the city council. Again, I have just given the report a once-over. I see your "conclusions" but no "recommendations."
Inspector General Schorr Issues Report Regarding Mrijaj Appointment to Yonkers Parking Authority
Download YPA Executive Director Report The report noted above was undertaken at the behest of Yonkers Mayor-elect Mike Spano and a majority of Yonkers City Councilmembers in a letter dated December 13, 2011, which request, in part, Inspector General Dan Schorr "Initiate a review of the recent action of the Yonkers Parking Authority, wherein a four year contract was granted …
Author Paul Braus is the Guest of Westchester On the Level; Yonkers Chief of Staff’s Appointment Discussed
Paul Braus, author of The Creature's Curse and The Creature from Beyond is todays guest from 10 – 11 am. From 11 am – 12 Noon a discussion over the appointment of Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone's Chief of Staff Lisa Mrijaj to executive director of the Yonkers Parking Authority will be reviewed. Listen live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/westchesteronthelevel and join the conversation by calling …
The Department of Inspector General 2010 Report By Hezi Aris
Download 2010 Annual Report by the Department of Yonkers Inspector General Yonkers Inspector General Dan Schorr opens his 2010 report on the conduct of the Department of Inspector General by claiming his office “aggressively continued its role as the City’s watchdog…” The visceral response to such a statement is simply how so? After delineating a short list of his reports, …
Re-Zoning in Yonkers
The City of Yonkers Department of Planning & Development invites you to Yonkers Downtown Re-Zoning Public Meeting Review developing designs and provide feedback Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 6:00pm – 8:00pm Yonkers Riverfront Library Auditorium 1 Larkin Plaza Yonkers, NY 10701
Redlich Proposes Privatization of MTA
Albany, NY, September 28, 2010 — Gubernatorial candidate Warren Redlich proposed that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority be privatized. The move would reduce operating costs dramatically, allowing for fare reductions and improved service. "The MTA chronically overspends and underperforms," Redlich said. "It's yet another example of government failure in New York State."
Mayor Amicone Welcomes Paxos Grill & Café to Main Street Yonkers
(L-R): Yonkers city Council President Chuck Lesnick, Yonkers City Democratic Committee Chairwoman Symra Brandon, Yonkers City Council Majority Leader Pat McDow, Yonkers Groundworks Executive Director Rick Magder, Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone, Proprieters Lou & Rita Vlahopolous, Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Business Improvement District Executive Director Steve Sansone, NYS Senator Andrea Cousins, and V.Rev.Fr. Sylvester Berberis, from the Zoodohos Peghe Greek Orthodox …
New Law Makes Bike Riding in New York Safer
Scarsdale, NY, September 19, 2010 – Governor Paterson has signed a bill that will require motorists to keep their distance from bicyclists while driving. The new law is being hailed as an important step in decreasing the number of bike riding deaths in New York. "Nearly 25% of all highway fatalities in New York Stateare people walking and bicycling, and New York'sbicycle and pedestrian death rate is almost …
New Law Makes Divorce in New York More Fair
Albany, NY, September 4, 2010 — Divorce in New York just got more fair. Governor Paterson has signed a bill affecting spouse financial support during divorces. Before the new law, a judge arbitrarily decided how much financial support the lower earning spouse received. Now judges have a formula they will use, which will bring consistency and fairness to divorces in New York. …