YONKERS, NY — April 9, 2021 — The Yonkers City Council Meeting Agenda for April 13, 2021 is defined via the hyperlink highlighted in light blue below as a PDF file … 04-13-2021 Agenda.PDF On behalf of Majority Leader Corazon Pineda-Isaac, please be advised that a Legislation & Codes Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at …
Court Upholds FCC’s Changes to Media Ownership Rules
AMY HOWE
WASHINGTON, DC — April 3, 2021 — The Supreme Court unanimously agreed on Thursday that the Federal Communications Commission could loosen restrictions on ownership of radio stations, television stations and newspapers. The justices rejected a challenge by public-interest and consumer-advocacy groups, which argued that the FCC had not adequately considered the effect that the changes would have on media ownership …
AMY HOWE
American Rescue Plan is a Model for Leadership in the Coming Year
By ROB ABBOT
CROTON, NY — April 1, 2021 — The American Rescue Plan, recently passed by the U.S. Congress and signed by President Biden, represents a massive investment to rebuild our economy and protect public health. The legislation, which builds on the CARES Act and two other bipartisan bills passed in 2020, shows that decisive action by our government can effectively respond …
By ROB ABBOT
NYS Assemblyman Mike Lawler: Stop Playing Games; Distribute Renter and Landlord Relief Now!
By NYS Assemblyman MIKE LAWLER
ALBANY, NY, MARCH 31, 2021– Assemblyman Mike Lawler (R,C,I,SAM-Pearl River) joined his colleagues in the Senate and Assembly Minority Conferences today at a press conference urging state Democrats to take action and distribute $1.3 billion in federal aid to renters and landlords in need of assistance. Lawler, who is a member on the Housing committee, knows the importance of getting this …
By NYS Assemblyman MIKE LAWLER
2021 Canyon 4WD AT4 Crew Cab
By JOHN and LAURIE WILES
PINEHURST, NC — April 1, 2021 — The only disappointment I had in writing this article was the fact I couldn’t find a picture of the beautiful Cayenne Red Tintcoat 2021 GMC Canyon 4WD AT4 Crew Cab pick up truck we were driving. While it looks good in white above, it really looks good in Cayenne Red – trust me; …
By JOHN and LAURIE WILES
U.S.-Jordan Defense Pact Good for Israel, Stability in Mideast
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON
AMMAN, JORDAN / JNS — March 26, 2021 — “The new agreement reflects Jordan’s increasing importance as a logistical and operative center in anticipation of further U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq and Syria at a time when the need for a U.S. military presence increases rather than decreases,” said Hillel Frisch. The Jordanian government publicly acknowledged a new defense agreement …
By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON
What Effect Has COVID-19 Had on Speeding, Accidents, and DUI Rates?
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — March 25, 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented global health crisis, affecting the entire planet and changing life as we know it. The virus has claimed a huge number of lives across the world, as well as triggering the closure of entire countries, the halting of economies, and the development of strict new …
The Yonkers Real Estate Committee Meeting Scheduled for March 23, 2021; Thereafter Rescheduled for March 25, 2021 is Rescheduled Again Due to Technical Issues to March 30, 2021 at 5:00pm EST Via Webex
YONKERS, NY — March 25, 2021 — We respectfully request that the Administration direct the appropriate Commissioners/Department Heads, or their representatives, to virtually attend the meetings to address issues on the agenda relating to their respective departments. **In addition, we are also requesting that the meetings be televised.** YONKERS CITY COUNCIL REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE MEETING # # # # # A …
Israeli Arabs Are the Big Winners in Israel’s Election
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — March 25, 2021 — With most of the votes counted and no decisive outcome as far as who the next Prime Minister will be, or if Israel will be headed to an unprecedented fifth national election in less than three years, one thing is clear, the big winners in Israel’s national election this week were Israeli Arabs. …
By JONATHAN FELDSTEIN
Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – March 29, 2021 @ 5pm EST
YONKERS, NY — March 2, 2021 — Please be advised that a Budget & Finance Committee Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, March 29, 2021 at 5:00pm via WebEx. Please be advised that this meeting will be held “remotely” due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and will be available to the public on the following platforms: TV Optimum Channel 78 Verizon Channel 39 City of …