“Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.” ~ Julia Child Sage words, indeed, from the illustrious late Cantabrigian Ms. Child. And in the fine city of Cambridge, Massachusetts there’s oh so much to be passionate about. In this place you may be engrossed in changing the world but it’s all in a day’s work. Here one …
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Bronxville Abuzz With Joy and Yes, Even Some Frustration
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Usually the projects are Village driven, but now many Westchester County projects that affect the Village have reached the top of the queue. Chief among them is the Palmer Avenue Bridge and related road closure which began on April 10th and is expected to last until June 28th. This major structural repairs needed have been years in the planning and …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Last Week, History Was Made, And Celebrated, In San Antonio
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
In an unprecedented event, hundreds from San Antonio’s Jewish community, joined by Jewish leaders from throughout the US and Israel, celebrated and expressed appreciation the past four decades of the ardent Israel support of Pastor John and Diana Hagee. Arguably, this is the first time any Jewish community came together to express true respect and appreciation for a Christian leader. …
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
New York State’s FY2019-2020 Adopted Budget That Will Most Impact Bronxville
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — April 2, 2019 — The New York State budget passed on April 1, 2019. As part of the budget, Senate lawmakers approved a pay raise for Governor Cuomo and Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul at 2:45am on the 1st and the Assembly followed at 7am. Under the measure, Cuomo’s current $200,000 salary will increase to $225,000 in 2020, …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
New York’s Steeply Progressive Tax Code Catalyst for Exit to New Domiciles
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — April 2, 2019 — New Yorkers are leaving the state in record numbers which should be a cause of concern to us all. Overall, New York is grappling with a population that is growing more slowly than almost every other state as well as an out migration of over 1 million people in the past decade, more …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Showcase Cinema de Lux Ridge Hill Presents Screening of The Karate Kid – April 2nd and Khalid: Free Spirit – April 3rd
On April 2nd there will be a special cinema event screening of The Karate Kid in honor of the film’s 35th anniversary. The beloved film follows teenage Daniel as he learns how to defend himself with the help of Miyagi, a martial arts master. Under Miyagi’s wise guidance, Daniel develops not only the physical skills, but also the maturity, …
Westchester Couple Tamara and Corey Galloway Bring Arena Football to Westchester
BROOKLYN, NY, NEW ROCHELLE, NY and WHITE PLAINS, NY — March 27, 2019 – After a decade long absence, Arena Football is back in New York as the New York Streets begin their quest to win the National Arena League title. As an expansion team, the football staff led by Head Coach Rick Marsilio and Director of Player Personnel Devale …
LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: The Calgary Stampede – Where the World Meets the West
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Hang on to your Stetson, Pardner! Get ready for excitement, tension and exceptional drama. There’s a rootin’, tootin’, rip-roaring, down-and-dusty rodeo that takes place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada every July – the famous Calgary Stampede known as the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth – and yep, it’s happening again – July 5-14. Each year, more than one million visitors from …
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Why Does America Support Israel?
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
While an array of recent controversies have developed from members of congress around the United States’ support of Israel, the fact is America is and was always pro-Israel. This is built on the foundation of early American leaders who understood the significance of Israel based on common Judeo-Christian values and solid biblical imperative. Of course, when America’s founding fathers supported …
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN