MOUNT VERNON, NY — February 4, 2019 — Seven years ago, I published an article “Sitting on Bankruptcy Row”. At the time, the White House was warned by Fitch Ratings Agency that the U.S. could lose its AAA ratings, if both branches of government (White House and Congress) could not resolve the nation’s looming tax increases and spending cuts in …
By DERICKSON K. LAWRENCE
The Hezitorial Telling Exposing the Failure of Mount Vernon
By HEZI ARIS
Failure of the Mount Vernon City Council Will Result in Dire Consequences Within Days! MOUNT VERNON, NY — January 29, 2019 — The conduct of elected Mount Vernon government officials has played out before its residents in an attempt to deflect attention and responsibility of one protagonists after the other. The finger-pointing blame game has been delinquent in complying with …
By HEZI ARIS
Political Prospects Scuttled and Eclipsed By Newly Adopted Campaign Deadlines
By HEZI ARIS
The Hezitorial Enacted Legislation Meant to Resuscitate Greater Voter Turnout Charm Offensive in Mount Vernon a Dismal Failure Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas Will Not Be Able to Engage a Re-election Effort Yonkers 2019 Mayoral Election Results Practically a Shoe-in Plans Meant to Be Initialized Months From Now Undermined by Revised Political Calendar Reassessment Required By All Elected Office …
By HEZI ARIS
BREAKING NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Mount Vernon Immersed In a Political Meltdown as High Profile Individuals Jump a Sinking Ship
By HEZI ARIS
The Hezitorial Exposing the Alleged Illegality of Governance at the Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency MOUNT VERNON, NY — January 17, 2019 — Maria Donovan, Esq., Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas’ spokesperson, adept at damage control, has resigned. Brian Finnegan, chief of staff for Todd Shapiro Associates, a public relations firm quit representing Mayor Thomas in May 2018 advising they no …
By HEZI ARIS
Keeping Consumers Safe from Rip-Offs
By DAVID J. TUBIOLO
MOUNT VERNON, NY, YONKERS, NY, — DECEMBER 15, 2018 — In a unanimous vote last Monday night, November 13th, Westchester County Legislator David J. Tubiolo (R-District 14-Yonkers & Mount Vernon), Chair of the Westchester County Board of Legislators’ Committee on Seniors & Constituencies, joined with his colleagues in passing a Local Law that will extend the County’s property tax exemption …
By DAVID J. TUBIOLO
Mount Vernon Mayor Thomas Must Incarcerate Comptroller Debra Reynolds for Placing Residents and Police Officers in Harms Way
By HEZI ARIS
The Mount Vernon Hezitorial Comptroller’s Non-Payment for Police Communication Devices Places All Emergency Services and Mount Vernon Residents in Harm’s Way Abrogating the Fiduciary Responsibility Demanded of Comptroller Reynolds MOUNT VERNON, NY — November 30, 2018 — Three Mount Vernon taxi drivers were held up at gunpoint early Thursday morning. They were demanded to hand over the money they had …
By HEZI ARIS
Memorial Field Must Be Returned to the People
By Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
MOUNT VERNON, NY — November 18, 2018 — Reflecting on the Memorial Field situation, it’s now clear that the Westchester Courts served as a #TrojanHorse for political interests. I am concerned as to whether myself or the people of Mount Vernon can get fair treatment in this forum. When I was a Councilman, I attempted to stop the illegal dumping …
By Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
Who Will Be the Next Mount Vernon Deputy Police Commissioner
By HEZI ARIS
MOUNT VERNON, NY — November 2, 2018 — Yonkers Tribune has learned that present Mount Vernon Deputy Police Commissioner Joseph F. Spiezio III will soon retire from his responsibilities. There is presently a vigorous effort in search for his successor. More to follow as this ungoing process progresses.
By HEZI ARIS
Mayor Thomas Warns Mount Vernon City Council, Comptroller of Massive Tax Hike Hidden in Proposed Memorial Field Agreement
MOUNT VERNON, NY — October 3, 2018 — Today, Mayor Richard Thomas released a letter sent to the City Council and Comptroller Deborah Reynolds on the serious financial implications contained in Westchester County’s proposed amendment on Memorial Field. Mayor Thomas raised concerns with language in the proposed amendment that poses a serious threat to the City’s finances. The County wants …
Mayor Thomas Signs Memorial Field Agreement
City of Mount Vernon and Westchester County Agree to a Competitive 8-Lane Track, Field, and a Commitment to Returning the Park to the People MOUNT VERNON, NY — October 2, 2018 — Mayor Richard Thomas today announced the signing of an amended agreement between Westchester County and the City of Mount Vernon for the restoration of Memorial Field. This amendment …