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
New York Civic: Liar’s Poker By HENRY J. STERN
Truth is the First Casualty In Redistricting, as in War political issue of the year in New York State is redistricting following the 2010 census. New lines for legislative and Congressional districts must be drawn in time for the 2012 elections. New York is on the path to being one of the slowest states to adopt new lines.
GOP Undergoes Tectonic Political Upheaval Before South Carolina Republican Primary By HEZI ARIS
Image via Wikipedia YONKERS, NY – January 19, 2012 – It is only a few days before the South Carolina Republican Primary is to be decided. A political tsunami is certain to reach political shores after the first tectonic political plate was revealed to be the airing of a ABC Nightline interview of candidate Newt Gingrich’s second wife, Marianne Gingrich, …
An Open Letter to Mr. John Murtagh By CARLO CALVI
Mr. John Murtagh: Last night at the Mohegan Heights Civic Assoc. candidates’ night you made a comment towards me which that confirms your arrogant, condescending, pompous, ignorant attitude towards other people. While I was speaking your cell phone rang aloud. I deferred for a moment, so that you could silence it. You then looked at your phone and said to …
Calvi Announces Campaign Headquarters Grand Opening
Carlo Calvi, Independence Party candidate for Mayor of Yonkers, is pleased to announce the grand opening of his campaign headquarters. The Grand Opening details are: Date: Sunday, October 16, 2011 Time: 1:30pm EDT Place: 837D Midland Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704 Calvi will summarize his 10-Point Mayoral Platform and his vision for improving Yonkers. Refreshments will be served.
Chuck Lesnick Panelist at League of Women Voters Hosted Panel Discussion on New Castle Representation Referendum
The League of Women Voters of New Castle is hosting a panel discussion on the Representation Referendum ( www.ncreferendum.com ) on Monday, October 17th at 7:30 p.m. at New Castle Town Hall. The referendum, which will be voted on at the November 8th election, calls for New Castle residents to adopt a single member districts election system and to increase …
Michael Rotanelli’s Statement Over Moody’s Downgrade of Yonkers’ General Obligation Bonds
"Moody’s report findings are the result of years and years of frivolous spending. There has been years of putting the burden on the taxpayer and piling up the debt. The focus of my campaign from the beginning has been the budgetary issues facing Yonkers. Without repairing the budget this City cannot move forward. Until there is strong independent leadership on …
Yonkers City Council Candidate Mike Breen to Participate in a Candidates Night Forum Sponsored by the Mohegan Heights Homeowners Association
YONKERS, NY — Mike Breen, candidate for City Council in Yonkers District 5, issued a statement he asserts will set the record straight for the second week in a row against misinformation allegedly being distributed by candidate Stephen Cerrato. "Here we go again," said Breen.
Robertson’s Candidacy Resuscitated at Urging of Party By HEZI ARIS
Dennis Robertson, the former Yonkers City Councilman representing the 3rd District, succeeded by present incumbent Councilwoman Joan Gronowski, will re-enter the race. His initial announcement was peppered with exuberance and confidence in his abilities and his concern for Yonkersites drove him to return to the political fold upon his learning that Councilwoman Gronowski would comply with her promise to serve …
5th Council District Candidate Joe Crotty Calls On All Candidates to Swear Off Taxpayer Financed Cars
“The Overtaxed Residents of Yonkers Need Tax Relief, Not to Give Their Elected Councilmember A Free Ride Around the City” YONKERS, NY – Joe Crotty, Republican candidate for Yonkers’ 5th Council district stated today that he will refuse a taxpayer funded car if elected to the Yonkers City Council and has called on all candidates seeking election for that City …