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, …
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
Weschester County Executive George Latimer to Sign Legislation Increasing Veterans Tax Exemption Cap Today
MOUNT VERNON, NY — June 16, 2021 — Joined by local veterans and leaders, County Executive George Latimer will sign legislation he introduced, and passed the Board of Legislators unanimously, which raises the Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption caps to up to $75,000 for all veterans, up to $50,000 additionally for veterans who fought in Combat Zone of Operations, and …
Voto Latinos Instagram Live Tomorrow, June 10th @11:00am ET
The Ad Council, Voto Latino and Univision Partner for a Round Table Discussion to Boost Awareness of Covid-19 Vaccines I. Latino Communities DATE: Wednesday, June 10th, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC – June 9, 2021 — The Ad Council, Voto Latino and Univision come together to participate in an INSTAGRAM LIVE discussion in English & Spanish about the importance of COVID 19 …
Welcome to “News & Notes,” Where We Look At the Happenings Here in Westchester County…
By MARK JEFFERS
BEDFORD HILLS, NY — June 3, 2021 — 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.” A very special evening is on tap, June 9 as our friends at Diamond Hospitality …
By MARK JEFFERS
Mainstream Economics Too Often Ignores the Power Imbalance in Labor Markets
By OREN M. LEVIN-WALDMAN
NEWARK, NJ — June 2, 2021 — As the nation begins to emerge from the pandemic and the economy improves, it might behoove us to reflect on the so-called “natural” process of wage determination. According to the neoclassical model of competitive markets, a market clearing wage is achieved when the demand for labor is exactly equal to the supply of …
By OREN M. LEVIN-WALDMAN
Westchester County Legislator José Alvarado’s Statement on The Westchester County Joint Sewage Treatment Plant
Calls for an Additional $69 Million in Environmental Clean-up YONKERS, NY — May 30, 2021 — The Sewage Treatment Plant has been a sore subject in the Ludlow Park community for decades. Sitting on the Hudson River, the plant is a source of air pollution to the disgust of our residents. Despite cries from locals, officials have done little to …
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah and County Executive George Latimer Announce County Funding to Local Police for Interpreter Services
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO OF FULL NEWS CONFERENCE WHITE PLAINS, NY — May 19, 2021 — Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah and Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced today that the County will provide funding for local Westchester County police departments to access real-time interpreter services through Language Line. The move will allow law enforcement agencies to …
The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Votes Final Approval of Financial Incentives for Acquisition of Natural Food Distribution Center in Mount Vernonites, NY
MOUNT VERNON, NY and WHITE PLAINS, NY — May 12, 2021 — The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) voted final approval on May 6 . 2021 of financial incentives for the acquisition of a wholesale natural food distribution center in Mount Vernon. The acquisition will retain 47 jobs and create 12 new jobs. “Companies such as Ace Natural, which …
Attorney General James Delivers $150,000 to City of Yonkers School District to Support Homeless Youth
Agreement Resolves Microsoft’s Overcharging of Sales Tax to Customers Purchasing Xbox Products Online in New York BRONXVILLE, NY, NEW YORK, NY and YONKERS, NY — March 2021 — New York Attorney General Letitia James today delivered $150,000 to the City of Yonkers Public Schools district to promote remote learning by homeless students. The funds will provide assistive technology to students, including …