Leslie Taha is an African American writer, author, artist, and guest columnist for the Yonkers Tribune. He is the author of the book, “The Architects of Rap”, “Off My Meds” cartoonist, and he runs the website, “NewAfricaRadio.com”. lestaha@gmail.com
By LESS TAHA
MAP: Westchester County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases as of 7/10
Westchester County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases as of 7/10.
Engel Statement on the Need to Keep Mount Vernon Hospital Open
MOUNT VERNON, NY — July 10, 2020 — Congressman Eliot L. Engel issued the following statement on keeping the Mount Vernon Hospital open: “This pandemic is far from over. The lack of leadership and strategic planning from the White House, coupled with reckless actions taken by governors and state leaders outside the tri-state area, have led to severe increases in …
Probationary Police Officers Join the Ranks of the Yonkers Police Department
By HEZI ARIS
YONKERS, NY — July 9, 2020 — The following P.P.O’s are part of a Certified List of Eligibles to join the City of Yonkers Police Department. P.P.O. Jonah Bellantoni P.P.O. Curtis Dennis P.P.O. Anthony Grippo P.P.O. Peter Kusick P.P.O. Donald Lee P.P.O. John Liberatore P.P.O. Kyle Marshall P.P.O. Vincent Martin P.P.O. John Joseph Murphy P.P.O. Veronica Pope P.P.O. Anthony Raymond …
By HEZI ARIS
Victoria Gearity, Ossining Mayor, Nader Sayegh, NYS Assemblyman (AD-90), and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher / Editor-at-Large on Westchester On The Level – Friday, July 10, 2020 @10am EST
Computer access to the Friday, July 10, 2020th broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” is accomplished via this hyperlink – http://tobtr.com/s/11763699 Listeners are welcome to share perspective or make inquiry on the subjects discussed by calling. 1-347-205-9201 Please note broadcasts are activated every Monday through Friday at 9:55am and archived by 12:15pm EST The concerns discussed are defined herein. OSSINING, NY and …
Yonkers City Clerk’s Office Announces New Procedures in Order to Assist Residents with Their Requests
YONKERS, NY — July 9, 2020 — The Yonkers City Clerk’s Office is now open Mondays – Fridays from 9 AM – 4 PM. However in consideration of the safety of our residents, we have installed new preventive and precautionary measures in order to protect you and our employees. Therefore, we are PROVIDING IN OFFICE COUNTER SERVICE to the public …
Florida Voters with Felony Convictions Ask Justices to Intervene in Voting-rights Dispute
By AMY HOWE
WASHINGTON, DC —July 9, 2020 — With the deadline to register to vote in Florida’s August primary election 12 days away, a group of Florida voters and civil rights groups today asked the Supreme Court to reinstate a ruling by a federal trial court that struck down a state law that requires Florida residents who have been convicted of a …
By AMY HOWE
Mayor’s Column for the Week of July 6, 2020:
By MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — July 9, 2020 — Now that Westchester County is in the phase that allows nonessential construction projects, I thought it an appropriate time to share some of the procedures and processes of our own building department. Though actual construction was halted, our department made processing permits a high priority so when the industry opened up again, projects …
By MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Court Rejects Challenge to Exemptions From Birth-control Mandate
By AMY HOWE
WASHINGTON, DC —July 8, 2020 — The Affordable Care Act’s birth-control mandate requires most employers to provide their female employees with health insurance that includes access to certain forms of contraceptives. In 2017, the Trump administration issued new rules that expanded an exemption from the mandate to allow private employers with religious or moral objections to opt out of providing …
By AMY HOWE
Yorktown Launches A New Website
YORKTOWN, NY — June 8, 2020 – Yorktown unveiled a new municipal website this week that is designed for ease of use. The new town website follows the parks department’s recent launch of an online registration page on the Community Pass platform. With the new Community Pass page, residents don’t have to come to the Parks and Recreation Office to …