The J’accuse Red Truth Editorial YONKERS, NY — September 14, 2019 — It was Friday when a gathering of African-Americans stood in defiance of the bigotry too long permitted and embellished in its toxicity by every aspect of governance in the City of Yonkers (CoY). They gathered to stand on the steps leading to the eastern facing entrance/exit overlooking the …
Yonkers City Council Democrats React to Councilman John Rubbo’s Declaration of Intent to Join Democratic Caucus
YONKERS, NY — September 6, 2019 — Yonkers City Council Democratic Caucus members Council President Mike Khader, Majority Leader Michael Sabatino, Councilwomen Shanae Williams, Corazón Pineda-Isaac, and Councilwoman-elect Tasha Diaz today reacted to Councilman John Rubbo’s declaration of intent to join the Yonkers City Council Democratic Caucus. “As a proud Democrat, I believe that Councilman Rubbo needs to show us as …
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Council President Mike Khader Call for Citywide Ban on the Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes
Yonkers to be First City in New York State in the Nation to Enact the Ban YONKERS, NY — September 5, 2019 — Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Yonkers City Council President Mike Khader today announced that they will submit legislation to the Yonkers City Council to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarette products. If approved by the Council, Yonkers …
Yonkers City Council Releases Statement on the Passing of Hon. Leonard Spano
YONKERS, NY — February 10, 2019 —The Yonkers City Council is saddened to hear of the passing of Leonard N. Spano. Mr. Spano was a true public servant, serving Westchester County as a legislator and clerk in a career that spanned decades. He leaves behind his wife Josephine, 16 children including Mayor Mike Spano, 42 grandchildren and 18 grandchildren. Below …
Musical Chairs and Politics
By HEZI ARIS
The Hezitorial YONKERS, NY — January 22, 2019 — Virginia Perez, Westchester County Legislator (District 17) advised yesterday she will not seek re-election. Her announcement is certain to interest those vying for elected office. Those likely to contemplate a run for District 17 are London Reyes, who lost to her in the last election, and former Westchester County Legislator José …
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Nader Sayegh Elected In A Landslide Victory To The New York State Assembly
YONKERS, NY – November 9, 2018 — Nader Sayegh, newly elected Assembly Member for the 90th District, emerged from the November General elections with a landslide victory. Thanks to the combined efforts of the Sayegh campaign team and the support of organized labor. “I am so honored that the people of Yonkers have chosen me as their next Assembly Member,” …
Yonkers City Council Agenda and Special Meeting – Monday, October 29, 2018 @ 9PM
AGENDA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018 @ 9PM PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL MIKE KHADER MAJORITY LEADER MICHAEL R. SABATINO (3rd District) MINORITY LEADER MICHAEL B. BREEN (5th District) COUNCIL MEMBERS SHANAE V. WILLIAMS (1st District) CORAZON PINEDA – ISAAC (2nd District) JOHN RUBBO (4th District) ANTHONY MERANTE (6th District) WE, THE UNDERSIGNED …
Term Limits Extended / Rescinded Will Garner Majority Support From Yonkers City Council
By HEZI ARIS
The Hezitorial: The Trick to Political Survival is Unembarrassability Government has a repertoire of ingredients that permit its viability. A little bit of this, that and the other. Too often, the public forgets or is dismissive of the subtlety of purpose underfoot. While there are many who eschew the recent debacle that has beset Paideia School 15 of Yonkers, all …
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Yonkers City Council President Khader and Majority Leader Sabatino Express Concerns Regarding Proposed South Broadway Hotels
YONKERS, NY — August 20, 2018 — Yonkers City Council President Mike Khader and Democratic Majority Leader Michael Sabatino today announced their concerns regarding proposed hotels to be respectively located at 189 South Broadway and 602 South Broadway. At present, proposals for the hotels are being circulated by developers to the Yonkers Planning and Zoning Boards. “I have serious concerns …
Yonkers City Hall’s “Quid Pro Quo” – “Let’s Make a Deal” Employment Agency
By HEZI ARIS
The Hezitorial Regarding “Quid Pro Quo” YONKERS, NY — August 2, 2018 — Monte Hall developed, produced, and hosted the television hit “Let’s Make a Deal” that ran from 1963 to 1991. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano has become the latest reincarnation of the now deceased daytime TV personality. As host, Monty Hall provided a player with three doors, one containing …
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