The J’accuse Red Truth Editorial YONKERS, NY — September 14, 2019 — It was Friday when a gathering of African-Americans stood in defiance of the bigotry too long permitted and embellished in its toxicity by every aspect of governance in the City of Yonkers (CoY). They gathered to stand on the steps leading to the eastern facing entrance/exit overlooking the …
Westchester County Police Statement on Active Shooter Incident
HAWTHORNE, NY — August 5, 2019 — In light of the tragic shootings in El Paso and Dayton, County Executive George Latimer yesterday directed Commissioner Thomas Gleason of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety to increase communication with local police departments in Westchester and provide any needed support they request. In response, intelligence bulletins from the New York State …
Rob Astorino’s Former Industrial Development Agency of Westchester Chairman Jim Coleman Comes to Save the Day On Behalf of Astorino Insiders Who Need To Sustain Their Employment
By HEZI ARIS
The Rest of the Story Hezitorial MOUNT VERNON, NY — August 2, 2019 — Were one suffering from dementia or worse still unaware of the proposed 1,800 apartments, film studio, and charter school to be located near the Mount Vernon West Metro North Train Station, one would be drooling simply at hearing about the Walison Development LLC project presented before …
By HEZI ARIS
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Unveils War Dog Memorial at Lasdon Park, Arboretun & Veterans Memorial
KATONAH, NY — June 22, 2019 — Westchester County Executive George Latimer unveiled the County War Dog Memorial during a free public program that honored our four legged heroes. The Friends of Lasdon Park & Arboretum raised more than $40,000 to create and erect a memorial statue dedicated to hero dogs in the military to compliment the Trail of Honor …
Mariquita Blumberg Welcomed as WJCS Board President
It’s summer and we’ve got lots of great news to start the season! WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 22, 2019 — Our new Board President Mariquita Blumberg will officially assume her role starting July 1. Westchester County Executive George Latimer congratulated Mariquita on her appointment at our annual meeting on June 4th. “WJCS is one of the largest human service …
Conservative Party Calls on State and Local Governments to Put Their Citizens First
Government Must End the Unsafe Push for a Sanctuary State SOMERS, NY — June 8, 2019 — The New York State Conservative Party called upon Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, currently a resident of Westchester County, to eliminate the sanctuary status County Executive George Latimer signed in March of 2018 and to reject any attempt to grant New York Sanctuary State …
Westchester’s “News & Notes” May 28, 2019 Edition
By MARK JEFFERS
Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County … WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — May 28, 2019 — June is busting out all over as is my waistline, so no more hot dogs for me, I’m off to buy some Kale and write this week’s “time to tighten my tummy” edition of “News & Notes.” …
By MARK JEFFERS
Memorial Field Progress Still Stifles By Dysfunction; Mount Vernon Mayoral Candidate Clyde Isley Reiterates Simple Plan to Move Memorial Field To Completion
Isley Calls For Westchester County To Complete Soil Remediation: “Let’s Get This Done” MOUNT VERNON, NY – May 11, 2019 — “It shouldn’t be so difficult,” noted Mayoral Candidate Clyde Isley. “The public outcry is overwhelming and the only step that’s been left for the City of Mount Vernon to finally move Memorial Field toward completion is to complete the …
Latest Kiley Group Poll Reveals Mount Vernonites Fully Engaged In Sharing Their Views and Perspectives on The City of Mount Vernon
By HEZI ARIS
E X C L U S I V E MOUNT VERNON, NY — April 14, 2019 — The Tom Kiley Group, Veteran Democratic Pollster, continue to gain greater insight into Mount Vernonites’ views and perspectives on various issues. The poll defined herein was tabulated between March 27th and April 11th, 2019, from among 747 Democrats. The results are recognized to …
By HEZI ARIS
Shawyn Patterson-Howard On Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s State of the County Address and Her Promise to Collaborate with County Government to Resuscitate Memorial Field
MOUNT VERNON, NY — April 13, 2019 — On April 11, 2019, County Executive George Latimer held his State of the County address which touched on many issues that directly impact the City of Mount Vernon. One of the issues discussed was the revitalization of Memorial Field. State legislators have withheld funds earmarked for this project, stating that the funds …