WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 22, 2019 — In a unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court on Friday, June 21, 2019, held that North Carolina’s efforts to tax the income of a trust based on the trust beneficiary’s residence in the state violated the Constitution’s due process clause. The case arose when North Carolina attempted to tax the income earned by the …
By ERIN SCHARF
Yonkers Council of Administrators (YCA) Endorses Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano
YONKERS, NY — June 22, 2019 — The campaign of Democrat for Mayor Mike Spano continues to build momentum as today it announces the endorsement of the Yonkers Council of Administrators. “We need leaders who have the experience and truly understand the communities they represent,” said YCA President Jane Wermuth. “Mike Spano understands we have challenges in public education, but …
Mariquita Blumberg Welcomed as WJCS Board President
It’s summer and we’ve got lots of great news to start the season! WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 22, 2019 — Our new Board President Mariquita Blumberg will officially assume her role starting July 1. Westchester County Executive George Latimer congratulated Mariquita on her appointment at our annual meeting on June 4th. “WJCS is one of the largest human service …
Police Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants Association of Yonkers Endorses Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano
YONKERS, NY — June 22, 2019 — The campaign of Democrat for Mayor Mike Spano received the endorsement of the Yonkers Police Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants Association (CLSA). The union represents the 126 Captains, Lieutenants and Sergeants of the Yonkers Police Department. The Yonkers Police Captains, Lieutenants and Sergeants Association proudly endorses Mike Spano for Yonkers Mayor,” said CLSA President Christopher …
Statement From Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Reports of Impending Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Raids Targeting Families This Weekend
NEW YORK, NY — June 22, 2019 — “The Trump Administration’s impending blitz of ICE raids across the country, including here in New York, is shameful and wholly unacceptable, and we will fight back at every turn to protect our immigrant families. As I’ve said before, if there is a move to deport immigrants then I say start with me …
The Feiner Report: Tuition Free Master of Science Degree Scholarship at Mercy College for Veterans
By Greenburgh Town Supervisor PAUL FEINER
For Those Interested in Becoming Mathematics Teachers GREENBURGH, NY —JUNE 21, 2019 — Dr. William Farber of Ardsley is one of the most passionate & hard working educators I know. He runs a veterans scholarship program (Master of Science degree in Mathematics Education) at Mercy College that can make a big difference in a veteran’s life. He has devoted the last few …
By Greenburgh Town Supervisor PAUL FEINER
Yonkers Board of Education Adopts 2019-2020 School District Budget
YONKERS, NY — June 20, 2019 — The Yonkers Board of Education adopted the 2019-2020 School District Budget at the Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Stated Meeting. By unanimous vote, the Trustees approved a $633,050,499 budget. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin M. Quezada presented a balanced budget noting the District received $628,450,499 from the City of Yonkers adopted budget and $4,600,000 …
Is History Repeating Itself In Middle East Current Events
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
A confluence of current Middle Eastern events, and a 38th anniversary observed this month, may foreshadow a similar outcome from then, in the future. The Middle East events unfolding are unique and parallel on two fronts: Iran and Turkey. But there is a connection. With Iran increasing its hostility to the US, Israel and world in general, the most recent …
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN