WHITE PLAINS, NY — July 15, 2019 – The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) approved at its July 11 board meeting a resolution to assign the rights to financial incentives granted to Saber Chauncey WP, LLC for a $136.2 million mixed-use residential development in downtown White Plains to TB White Plains Apartments LLC, a subsidiary of Toll Bros. Inc. …
Progressives Chafe at Cuomo’s Authoritarian Streak
By RICHARD BRODSKY
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — July 15, 2019 — “I am the Left.” So sayeth Andrew Cuomo. Is he? It’s a bold statement that invites scrutiny, if only because it echoes the king of France, Louis XIV, who has been forever remembered for saying, “I am the State.” That didn’t turn out well for anyone. As to Cuomo’s left-wing credentials, some …
By RICHARD BRODSKY
John Bailey, White Plains CitizeNetReporter Publisher / Editor, Michael Edelman, Esq., Political Analyst, Victoria Gearity, Ossining Mayor, Ossining Documentary Discussion Series Panelist Discussing the Free Screening of Rolling Stone Investigative Reporter Greg Palast’s Movie, “The Best Democracy Money Can Buy” with Kat Brezler, New York City Public School Teacher and Recent Candidate for White Plains City Council, or Colin D. Smith, Peekskill Common Councilman Campaigning for Westchester County Legislator (District 1), and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Monday, July 15, 2019 at 10am EST
Call-in for Guests and Listeners: (347) 205-9201. Broadcast Heard “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11389717 Please note the broadcast goes “live” at 10am EST sharp and is archived by 12:15PM WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — The broadcast day begins this Monday. July 15, 2019th at 10am with White Plains CitizeNetReporter Publisher John Bailey. He delves into the follow …
BLUE TRUTH: Corruption and Nepotism Permeates the Yonkers Police Department
By HEZI ARIS
The Spano Family Tree Hezitorial The Yonkers Police Department (YPD) has an upcoming police academy class scheduled later this week. Protocol demands a swearing-in ceremony which is thereafter followed by applying oneself to taking the course in anticipation of learning the process, graduating, and to follow the women and men who had and still serve and protect life, limb, and …
By HEZI ARIS
Engel Measures On Human Rights, War Powers, and Non-Proliferation Pass in the House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, DC — June 14, 2019 — Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today welcomed House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act which included measures authored by Chairman Engel addressing a wide range of foreign-policy concerns, from enhancing congressional oversight of war powers and arms sales to demanding accountability for violence against the …
New York State Troopers Invited to Mount Vernon to Maintain Chain of Command
By HEZI ARIS
MOUNT VERNON, NY — July 13, 2019 — Richard Thomas’ lawyers were in court arguing that the Mount Vernon City Council did not have the authority to dismiss former Mayor Rich Thomas from office. The court informed the lawyers that should they wish to contest the conduct of the Mount Vernon City Council they would need to take up the …
By HEZI ARIS
BLUE TRUTH: The End of an Era Intentioned for Good Eclipsed by Unbridled Authoritarian Control of Yonkers
HEZI ARIS
The Blue Truth Hezitorial YONKERS, NY — July 13, 2019 — It was learned only a few days ago that Yonkers Police Commissioner (PC) Charles Gardner was to retire within a two week timeframe. The day of his departure is said to be July 24, 2019. PC Gardner has been at the helm of the Yonkers Police Department for eight …
HEZI ARIS
Mourning the Loss of 32BJ’s Leader, Héctor Figueroa
NEW YORK, N.Y. – With overwhelming sadness, 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union mourns the passing of its president, Héctor J. Figueroa, who died suddenly of a heart attack on the evening of Thursday, July 11. He was 57 and is survived by his wife, Deidre, and his children Eric and Elena. Héctor was elected President of 32BJ, the …
Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large, and Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Mount Vernon Democratic Primary Winner for Mayor, on Westchester On the Level – Friday, July 12, 2019 @10am EST
Listen to this broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11389713 The CALL-IN number for invited guests and callers alike is: 347-205-9201 WESTCHESTER, NY — Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune / Mount Vernon Tribune Editor-at-Large delves into hyperlocal, county, state, national, and international news with commensurate analysis. This segment 10-11:30am EST. …
Former Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas Asserted He Would Come to Work This Morning; He Did Not!
By HEZI ARIS
He Also Asserted He would Hold a Press Conference at City Hall at 8:00pm; He Did! The Styx Hezitorial MOUNT VERNON, NY — July 11, 2019 — True to form, Richard Thomas did not comply with his first assertion. He also asserted that he would be attended by his lawyers whose expertise revolves in defense of those who face criminal …
By HEZI ARIS