Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — March 31, 2020 —Stay home, stay safe, stay well…Let’s all help flatten the curve… As we are all going through a new and difficult journey, I thought maybe a little humor might be helpful… My alarm clock blasts off at 7am, …
By MARK JEFFERS
Jon Connors, Team Rubicon Northeast Deputy Director, Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Mount Vernon Mayor, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Tuesday, March 31, 2020 @10am EST
Guests and Listeners may share their perspective and / or inquiry when staying on topic and using the following call-in number: (347) 205-9201. Listen to the broadcast “live” or “on demand” via … http://tobtr.com/s/11702668 The subject matter to be discussed is described herein. ELMSFORD, NY, MOUNT VERNON, NY and YONKERS, NY — March 31, 2020 — Jon Connors, Team Rubicon …
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Gives COVID-19 Update – Monday, March 30, 2020
Watch full press conference here: https://www.facebook.com/westchestergov/videos/2494627740801424/ WHITE PLAINS, NY — March 30, 2020 — Westchester County Executive George Latimer gave his daily briefing updating both statistics and the County’s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Latimer continued to stress the need for social distancing in County parks. Municipality Name Cases: Ardsley 19 Bedford 28 Briarcliff Manor 14 Bronxville 20 Buchanan …
COMMENTARY: Cuomo Deserves Praise — and Some Words of Caution
By RICHARD BRODSKY
ALBANY, NY — March 29, 2020 — Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s coronavirus decisions and performance have been close to flawless. He deserves unstinting credit. Nevertheless. We are all wrestling with the individual and social consequences of events, and understanding our leadership cadres is a useful exercise. And there are cautionary notes that need consideration. Cuomo’s demeanor has been calm and appropriate. …
By RICHARD BRODSKY
Police Commissioner John Mueller Will Be On Facebook LIVE Monday, March 30th @ 8:30 PM to Speak About YPD Response to COVID-19 and More
YONKERS, NY — MARCH 29, 2020 —Yonkers Police Commissioner John J. Mueller will be giving a community update on Facebook live Monday 03/30/2020 at 8:30 PM regarding the Yonkers Police response to COVID-19 and more. The commissione will also be taking community questions – we are asking if you can submit questions in the comment sections below or email them …
John Bailey, White Plains CitizeNetReporter Publisher / Editor; Michael Edelman, Esq., Political Analyst / Pundit, Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher/Editor-at-Large, and José Alvarado, Westchester County Board Legislator (WCBL-District-17) on Westchester On the Level, Monday, March 30, 2020 @10am EST
Participate by calling: (347) 205-9201. Listen to this broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11695932 Please note the broadcast goes “live” at 10am EST sharp and is archived within 15 minutes after the 12 Noon conclusion of the broadcast. The topics/subjects of discussion are defined herein: WHITE PLAINS, NY, and YONKERS, NY — March 30, 2020 — …
Thinking the Unthinkable—and Responding Wisely
Dr. EARL H. TILFORD
TUSCALOOSA, AL — March 29, 2020 — In 1994, I was in my first year as director of research for the U.S. Army’s Strategic Studies Institute. Part of our mission was to consider how the Army might respond to various strategic threats. Fifteen very bright people, to include serving officers and civilians, most with doctorates in history, political …
Dr. EARL H. TILFORD
Bee-Line Buses to Use Rear Door Entrance and Exit
By DAN MURPHY
No Charge-Free Fares YONKERS, NY — March 29, 2020 — Recognizing the vital service the Bee-Line Bus system provides to Westchester County, and the imperative needed to protect the drivers of these buses, Westchester County Executive George Latimer is directing that all passengers must now enter and exit buses from the rear door. The new policy is the latest action …
By DAN MURPHY
Yonkers Office of Emergency Management Requesting / Accepting Donations for Yonkers First Responders and Healthcare Workers
YONKERS, NY — March 29, 2020. This notice was first sent out on Friday, March 27, 2020. Hezi’s Takeaway: Isn’t the O.E.M. funded? If not, why not? If not, how does Yonkers City Hall rationalize Director Michael Mosiello’s paycheck? What does he oversee? What are his responsibilities? Does the issuance of a press release once a year suffice? Why so …
BLUE TRUTH: Yonkers ‘Friends and Family Network’ Has Calamitously Crashed Headstrong Into Its Own Failed Construct
By HEZI ARIS
Governance By Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Finance Commissioner John Liszewski, Police Commissioner John Mueller, Fire Commissioner Sweeney, Among Others Remain Listless Due to Budgets Deleteriously Slashed, While Fomenting Lackluster Training, Equipment Deficiencies, and an Insufficient Number of First Responders The Escalating Heights of Hypocrisy Revealed Hezitorial YONKERS, NY — March 28, 2020 — First and foremost, we are personally most …
By HEZI ARIS