In the history of weaponizing the mundane, no one beats the Palestinians. When they have been unable to acquire conventional weapons, they have resorted to the unconventional — such as kitchen knives and screwdrivers. When unable to acquire conventional vehicles of war, they have resorted to the unconventional — such as cars, truck, and even bulldozers. In the latest round of attacks against Israel — the …
By A.J. CASCHETTA
John and Laurie Wiles, and Winston Morrow, Automotive Reviewer of the Driving Me Crazy Crowd, Richard Thomas, Mount Vernon Mayor, New York State SD 40 Democrat Candidate Robert Kesten, and Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large, on Westchester On the Level – Thursday, April 26, 2018th @10am EDT
PINEHURST, NC and WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — John and Laurie Wiles, the Driving Me Crazy duo, ably assisted by Automotive Reviewer Winston Morrow, open the Thursday, April 26, 2018th broadcast at 10am EDT. We learn if the Nissan Titan V8 Half-Ton has the goods to break into the exclusive world of the top three American manufactured product lines. Tune in …
DRIVING ME CRAZY: Nissan Juke Nismo, or the Nismo has a No-No? By JOHN and LAURIE WILES
(Speaking of No-no’s, our recent review of the Infiniti Q50S headline spelled out “infinity” in big, bold letters. Several readers took us to task over it. The buck stops here; our apologies. Hush, hush hint: It’s Johnny’s fault! He’s the English teacher.) First Impressions JOHN: Wait, my fault? That is how you spell “Infinity” in English. Ending it with an …
The HEZITORIAL: America Scarred by History; Struggling for Security By HEZI ARIS
The visceral component revealed in the streets of America, gleaned from the recent deaths in Ferguson, Cleveland, and Staten Island poignantly question whether this nation is gripped by the past, present or future. The very duration and complexity of finding one’s way in a society reluctant to share its promise of respect and equality has disintegrated before our eyes. The …
PUBLIC POLICY: A Strategic Political Argument for the Minimum Wage By Prof. OREN M. LEVIN-WALDMAN
The minimum wage has long been thought of as an issue that only affects the low-wage labor market, i.e. the working poor. Broader construction of the minimum wage population, however, shows that not to be the case. When the minimum wage labor market is defined as the effective minimum wage population — those who earn around the minimum rather than …
IFly Experience to Be Offered at Ridge Fill
YONKERS, NY — IFly Indoor Skydiving is scheduled to engage in a groundbreaking ceremony this fall on grounds adjacent to the Monarch Apartment complex. It is estimated completion will be in early 2015. The IFly experience is powered by four fans located at the top of the building that creates a cushion of air within the wind tunnel on which …
Celebrating America By Mayor MIKE SPANO
Today, on the heels of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act, we come together as Americans in celebration of our nation’s independence and freedom. We celebrate our rich history and diverse landscape that is truly the greatest strength of our country and city. We also recognize the sacrifices made by those before us who gave …
THE HEZITORIAL: Yonkersites Stand Unsteadily, Betrayed by Promises Not Kept By HEZI ARIS
The Target Development Project – 6th City Council District; and The Yonkers / Bronx City Line Homeless Shelter – 4th City Council District No matter the administration, it is we, Yonkersites, who have permitted ourselves to be toyed with by words devoid of meaning. The very words spoken by the masters we elected to serve us, who we belatedly recognized were …
Yonkers Board of Education Trustees to Conduct a Special Meeting Over the Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) between the YBoE and the City of Yonkers
YONKERS, NY – June 7, 2014 – The Yonkers Board of Education (YBoE) advise that the Board of Education Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting to discuss and act upon the Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) between the Board of Education and the City of Yonkers. The Special Meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at the Yonkers …
Lizbeth Morel of School 16 Wins 50th Annual Spelling Bee
Yonkers 50th Annual Spelling Bee – (L-R) Jessica Abu, Kleanthis Plakas, and Lizbeth Morel. YONKERS, NY — School 16 fifth grade student Lizbeth Morel was named champion of the 50th Annual Spelling Bee, sponsored by Yonkers Public Schools and the Exchange Club of Yonkers. The event, which was held on Monday, June 2, welcomed 79 fifth graders from Yonkers public …