QUEENS, NY — January 11, 2021 — Every good Attorney General of the United States studies and learns from the lives, words, work, and examples of his or her predecessors in that vital Cabinet office. Attorney General Dick Thornburgh, who served from 1988-1991 under Presidents Reagan and George H.W. Bush, was such an attorney general. Thornburgh had a special interest …
By JOHN Q. BARRETT
Triumph of the Vaccine—No Shape-Shifting Enemy
By Dr. GLENN MARSCH
NOTE: In the first article on this topic, I noted that while the COVID-19 vaccines were developed quickly, they weren’t unduly rushed. This article digs deeper into another common concern. GROOVE CITY, PA — January 10, 2021 —Here’s a thought experiment. What if our experience with COVID-19 turns out to be a warm-up for responding to a worse plague in …
By Dr. GLENN MARSCH
Rutherford Institute Asks Spreme Court To Ensure Justice for Military Cadet Raped at West Point
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — January 9, 2021 — Coming to the defense of a military cadet raped while enrolled at West Point Military Academy, The Rutherford Institute has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm the right of military servicemembers to sue the government over injuries suffered as a result of government negligence. In an amicus brief filed in Jane Doe …
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Announces New Record High Number of COVID-19 Tests Reported
258,031 Test Results Reported to New York State Yesterday 8,527 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide 1,428 Patients in the ICU; 876 Intubated Statewide Positivity Rate is 6.57% 188 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday ALBANY, NY — January 9, 2021 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 258,031 COVID-19 test results were reported to New York State yesterday—a new record …
Questions Surround Ownership of Eastchester Dam and Who is Responsible for Fixing It
JOHNOY HARRISON
Questions surround who owns a century-old dam and who is responsible for fixing it. MOUNT VERNON, NY — Lake Isle Dam in Eastchester has withstood major storms over the past century, but now it sits unmaintained and in need of repairs that could cost millions. John Torelli doesn’t think he or his neighbors who live nearby should be responsible …
JOHNOY HARRISON
After Attack at Capitol, Westchester County DA Rocah Calls for Full Investigation
‘As law enforcement leaders, our credibility is on the line. It is an abuse of power if there are no consequences for those who clearly and repeatedly broke federal and state laws as they engaged in unlawful, destructive and violent acts’ WHITE PLAINS, NY – January 7, 2021 —Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah today urged full accountability for all …
Rocah: New Senior Executive Team Supports Key Goals and Changes in DA’s Office
WHITE PLAINS, NY — January 6, 2021 — Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah today announced appointments to her senior executive team that will bring to the DA’s office talented leaders with years of prosecutorial and other relevant experience. “We are committed to having a seasoned leadership team that reflects the diversity of our county and is dedicated to keeping …
RSF Condemns “Unnecessarily Cruel” Decision to Keep Julian Assange Detained
By REBECCA VINCENT
NEW YORK, NY — January 6, 2021 — In a 6 January hearing at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court, District Judge Vanessa Baraitser considered Julian Assange’s application to be released on bail. She ruled against his release, stating that Assange had an “incentive to abscond,” and “as a matter of fairness” she needed to give the US government the chance to …
By REBECCA VINCENT
Review of the 2021 Chevy Tahoe 4WD Z71
By Driving Me Crazy Duo JOHN and LAURIE WILES
PINEHURST, NC — January 6, 2021 — We had a ‘beast’ this first week of 2021. Hope all of our readers have a wonderful New Year! Yes, I know it’s a week into the new year, but I needed a change, and this week’s vehicle was certainly a change. This week we drove the 2021 Chevy Tahoe Z71. The Tahoe …
By Driving Me Crazy Duo JOHN and LAURIE WILES
COVID Update for the City of Yonkers as of January 4, 2021
YONKERS, NY — January 4, 2021 — Below is a list of COVID positive cases reported to the school administration or the district’s medical office: 1. A YFT staff member from Khalil Gibran reported that a staff member received a positive COVID test result 2. A YFT staff member from School 15 reported that a staff member received a positive COVID test …