en Español Dear Friends and Neighbors, The long-awaited connection of the Bronx River Reservation Parkway trailway from Scarsdale going north to Hartsdale is now open! The 1.5 mile connection runs from Crane Road in Scarsdale to Greenacres Avenue in Hartsdale and creates an uninterrupted pathway from Kensico Dam to Bronxville. It is beautiful — nicely planted with colorful perennials, ferns and bushes, …
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard Declares a State of Emergency Over Public Safety Concerns
By Hezi Aris
The “gross negligence and dereliction of duty” Hezitorial MOUNT VERNON, NY — July 18, 2021 — Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard declared the obvious: the vehicles necessary to sustain public safety have been permitted to deteriorate to the point of being considered dilapidated and unsafe to operate. The known crisis has been a long standing concern. It is recognized …
By Hezi Aris
Contrary to the Neoclassical Model of Competitive Markets, Wages Are Not Set Naturally
By Oren M. Levin-Waldman
NEWARK, NJ — July 13, 2021 — Some small businesses, primarily restaurants, including fast food chains, still complain that they cannot find workers because of government programs that have effectively raised the reservation wages of their workers. This, of course, has created a moral hazard as workers have less incentive to return to work because they get more from non-work. …
By Oren M. Levin-Waldman
Here Is the Best Ultrasonic Humidifier of 2021
By HEZI ARIS
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — July 13, 2021 — There are many reasons and benefits to using a humidifier. Cleaning the air in your home and adding moisture to improve health and wellness is a win-win. With so many different types and brands of humidifiers out there, it can be hard to find the best one on the market. The Everlasting …
By HEZI ARIS
Nationwide Bible Reading Marathon Comes to Israel Via Iowa
By Jonathan Feldstein
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — July 12, 2021 — While there is an unprecedented and increasing historical trend for Jews and Christians to connect and partner in areas such as support for Israel, combatting antisemitism, and other social issues of common interest, it’s not every day that Jews and Christians unite in prayer, or something as basic as reading the Bible together. …
By Jonathan Feldstein
BLUE TRUTH: Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah, the Video Evidence vs APA / PBA President Det. Keith Olson’s Opinion By Hezi Aris
‘Let’s Go To The Video Tape Hezitorial Does the Clarity of Minneapolis, MN Rightfully Inform New Rochelle, NY and thereby WCDA Rocah? The Issues and the Progression of the Investigation: 1) Off-duty New Rochelle Police Detective Michael Vaccaro was put on disciplinary suspension for his inappropriate actions by the New Rochelle Police Department (NRPD) and suffered 30 days of unpaid …
Tim Idoni Wins Democratic Primary for Westchester County Clerk
NEW ROCHELLE, NY — July 3, 2021 — We are happy to share with you that Tim Idoni is the declared winner in the Democratic Primary for Westchester County Clerk. Over the past 11 days, the Idoni campaign has worked to make sure that every properly cast vote was counted. The canvass of all the absentee ballots concluded this morning. …
Fixing Your Bad Oral Habits
By Hezi Aris
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 30, 2021 —Teeth are pretty hardy, but that does not mean that they can withstand all kinds of wear and tear. Your teeth naturally wear down with time, but some of your habits could be speeding up their demise. The pandemic has made the situation even worse. A New York Times article found that dentists …
By Hezi Aris
Police Associations Condemn Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah
By Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester President Detective Keith Olson
YONKERS, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 23, 2021 —On behalf of the more than 4,000 law enforcement officers that comprise the Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester (APA), I condemn Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah’s outrageous decision to charge New Rochelle Police Detective Michael Vaccaro with Attempted Assault 3. Sadly, Det. Vaccaro has been caught in the crossfire of an agenda-driven …
By Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester President Detective Keith Olson
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited AWD Review By John and Laurie Wiles
PINEHURST, NC — June 23, 2021 — We had the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD “Hybrid” this week, and in three words, “I like it.” This labeled a ‘compact SUV’, but I found it plenty big enough for all the things we would normally do. You don’t hear me say that about ‘hybrids’ often, but as with most technology, …