WHITE PLAINS, NY — September 29, 2018 — A tentative labor agreement was reached Friday, September 28th between the Building & Realty Institute of Westchester & the Mid-Hudson Valley (BRI) and 32BJ SEIU, the union representing 1,400 residential building workers — superintendents, porters, handy-people and others —across Westchester and Rockland counties. The agreement averts a strike that could have taken …
Yonkers Chief Judge Michael Martinelli Withdraws His Name from 9th Judicial District Supreme Court Nomination
YONKERS, NY — September 24, 2018 — Yonkers Chief Judge Michael Martinelli announced today that he has informed the leaders of the Republican, Conservative and Reform Parties, that he is no longer seeking the nomination of their respective parties for Supreme Court Justice in the ninth judicial district. Judge Martinelli said that due to a confluence of personal events, a …
Another Changing of the Guard for Commissioner of the Yonkers Building Department
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The Yonkers Building Department Hezitorial YONKERS, NY — September 16, 2018 — James Luke, NYS Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), who was acting Commissioner of the Yonkers Building Department after Bill Schneider, P.E., resigned a few months ago, was appointed commissioner by Mayor Mike Spano about a week or two ago. Yonkers Tribune by way of impeccable sources advise that Mr. …
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Reputed Second Generation Genovese ‘Wiseguy’ Anthony T is NYS Senator Shelley Mayer’s Chauffeur
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The Vetting Process Hezitorial Deficient or Conveniently Ignored! Alleged Genovese Mobster Arrested in November 11, 1997 Yonker’s Murder of Alleged FBI Confidential Informant Richard Ortiz YONKERS, NY — September 15, 2018 — Almost 21 years after John Tortora, Jr., a/k/a Johnny T, an alleged Genovese crime family mobster, was arrested August 2, 2018. The cold case involve the multiple stabbing …
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Judge Michael Martinelli Endorsed By Yonkers Police Captains, Lieutenants, and Sergeants Association for New York State Justice – 9th Judicial District
YONKERS, NY — August 27, 2018 — The Yonkers Police Captains, Lieutenants, and Sergeants Association is proud to endorse Judge Michael Martinelli for New York State Supreme Court Justice – 9th Judicial District (which includes Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam Counties). I have known Judge Martinelli for more than twenty years and can personally attest to his firmness, fairness, …
Guy Parisi Indicted for Allegedly Attempting to Embezzle Millions from a Decedent’s Estate
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WHITE PLAINS, NY — August 21, 2018 — Guy Parisi, the well-respected legal eagle was arrested yesterday morning by U.S. Postal Inspectors who arrived at his home at about 5am. Parisi was charged with conspiracy, fraud, and making false statements to investigators. The indictment alleges that Parisi was hired to represent the estate of a deceased Mount Vernon man, one …
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Five Have Graduated From the Yonkers Drug Treatment Court Program
YONKERS, NY — August 20, 2018 — At its recent graduation ceremony, there were five new graduates of the Yonkers Drug Treatment Court, a semi- annual event that has taken place since the creation and implementation of the program in 2001. According to Chief Judge Michael A. Martinelli, who presided over the graduation with Judge Arthur J Doran III. Participants …
Westchester to Inspect County-owned Retaining Walls
“In light of the high volume of rain our region has experienced the last few weeks and last night’s incident in Ossining,” Westchester County Executive George Latimer advised, “I have directed the County’s Department of Public Works to inspect and determine the safety of County-owned retaining walls.” Announcement divulged on August 14, 2018 WHITE PLAINS, NY — August 19, 2018 …
32 BJ, Building Workers Union Initiate Negotiations Regarding Wages, and Affordable Health Care Coverage
32BJ SEIU v. BRI Strike Threat Looms WHITE PLAINS, NY — August 19, 2018 —On the Morning of August 15, 2018, contract negotiations opened in White Plains for superintendents, handymen and women, porters and others who serve 100,000 apartment building and condo residents in towns and cities across the Hudson Valley. “We are seeking a fair contract, so we can …
The Primary Election for New York State Senator to Represent District 35 Between Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Virginia Perez Marginalizes the Residents By Neither Candidate Endorsing Governor Andrew Cuomo for Re-election
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The Hezitorial Regarding Senate District 35 YONKERS, NY —August 16, 2018 — The battle for supremacy in New York State Senate District 35 is underway. Present 12-year incumbent NYS Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins faces a credible challenge from Westchester County Board Legislator Virginia Perez for supremacy by winning this contest. The process relegates the City of Yonkers and …
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