YONKERS, NY — April 20, 2019 — This week Mayor Spano released his proposed $1.25 billion dollar budget for FY2020, and my initial review of the proposed budget is one of cautious optimism. While it proposes the largest increase in the City’s maintenance-of-effort for Yonkers Schools at $12.1 million dollars, the fact remains that the Board of Education still is …
The City of Yonkers Releases the 2019 Budget Hearing Schedule
YONKERS, NY — April 14, 2019 — The City of Yonkers 2019 Budget Hearing Schedule has been released! This is your chance to let your voice be heard. As I said in last week’s newsletter, I will do my best to make this years budget process as transparent and accessible to you – the taxpayers – with live streams of …
The Council President’s Update – January 12, 2019
By President MIKE KHADER, Esq.
YONKERS, NY — January 12, 2019 — As you may know, our nation is currently experiencing a partial government shutdown, in which roughly one quarter of our federal government is closed due to a lack of funding. This shutdown is a demonstration of what is broken in our political system. Critical government agencies such as the Transport Security Administration, Federal Bureau …
By President MIKE KHADER, Esq.
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 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 Council President Khader Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Jordan; Calls for Moment of Silence
YONKERS, NY — August 15, 2018 — Yonkers City Council President Mike Khader condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Al Fuheis, Jordan, where terrorists set off bombs at a music festival, leading to a deadly shootout with Jordanian security forces. “The attacks that occurred in Jordan over the weekend were disgusting acts of terrorism,” said Council President Khader. “As a …
The Failed Scrutiny of Mayor Mike Spano’s FY2019-2019 Budget – Part 1
By HEZI ARIS
The Hezitorial Series on Outcome, Planning, and Vision The Yonkers City Council’s recent introspection into the onerous budget deficit proved to be as conjectured over prior months. Mayor Mike Spano’s FY2018-2019 Proposed Budget was a blueprint that threatened dismissal of over 400 employees. Mayor Spano’s projected shortfall was a ploy on many levels. It intended to cajole a “one-shot” infusion …
By HEZI ARIS
Public Hearings Notice: CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS REGARDING FY2018/2019 PROPOSED BUDGET
LEGAL NOTICE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS PUBLIC HEARINGS 2018/2019 PROPOSED BUDGET I, Mike Khader, City Council President of the City of Yonkers, do hereby call public hearings on the proposed 2018/2019 City of Yonkers Operating Budget and Capital Budget as follows: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Saunders Trades & Technical High School 183 Palmer Rd, Yonkers, New York …
Yonkers City Council Votes 6-0 to Approve Mayor Mike Spano’s Request of Them Approving A Comprehensive Review By the New York State Financial Restructuring Board
By HEZI ARIS
The Hezitorial Over Yonkers FY2018-2019 Fiscal Debacle YONKERS, NY — April 18, 2018 — The Yonkers City Council was requested to engage in a special meeting tonight to discuss and take action on a resolution requesting a comprehensive review by the New York State Financial Restructuring Board (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”) for Local Governments. Advocating for the Yonkers …
By HEZI ARIS
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