YONKERS, NY – April 18, 2021 — Yonkers City Councilwoman and Westchester County Clerk candidate Shanae Williams today condemned recent moves by the Westchester County Legislature to vote an increase to County Clerk Tim Idoni’s salary by $42,000 per year. County Legislators voted themselves and other county officials substantial pay increases in December of 2019 while simultaneously raising the county sales tax by …
Things to Prep for in 2021 – Know the Art of Surviving
By STEVEN HAWK
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — April 17, 2021 — As we stepped into 2021, everyone hoped that this year would be better than the last one. However, there are many things experts are warning the globe about this year. With the pandemic sweeping countries and causing people to stay at home for social distancing, everyone’s primary goal is to protect their family …
By STEVEN HAWK
How Not to Get Killed When Stopped By a Cop
By BOB WEIR
FLOWER MOUND, TX — April 15, 2021 — I’d like to take a rational look at the confrontations between cops, motorists and pedestrians. When we see incidents of cops shooting blacks (which are the only shootings the media covers), one thing becomes clear; resisting arrest often ends up with a loss of life. Something else is obvious, when a cop …
By BOB WEIR
Public Hearing Notice: Yonkers IDA Public Hearing – Horizon at Ridge Hill on Monday, April 19, 2021, at 1:00 PM Via Conference Call
CITY of YONKERS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING Because of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency and State and Federal bans on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 220.1 issued on March 12, 2020 suspending the Open Meetings Law, the Yonkers IDA Public Hearings scheduled for April 19, 2021 will be held electronically via conference call instead …
Public Hearing Notice: Yonkers IDA Public Hearing for 76 LOCUST HILL, Monday, April 19, 2021 at 1:25PM Via Conference Call
CITY of YONKERS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING Because of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency and State and Federal bans on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 220.1 issued on March 12, 2020 suspending the Open Meetings Law, the Yonkers IDA Public Hearings scheduled for April 19, 2021 will be held electronically via conference call instead …
Public Hearing Notice: Yonkers IDA Public Hearing for KCT, INC., Monday, April 19, 2021 at 1:50 pm via Conference Call
CITY of YONKERS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY PUBLIC HEARING Because of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency and State and Federal bans on large meetings or gatherings and pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 220.1 issued on March 12, 2020 suspending the Open Meetings Law, the Yonkers IDA Public Hearings scheduled for April 19, 2021 will be held electronically via conference call instead …
Collins-Bellamy Blasts Mike Khader for Using a Taxpayer Funded Employee to Perform Personal Political Errands
YONKERS, NY — April 13, 2021 — Yonkers City Council President candidate Lakisha Collins-Bellamy blasted incumbent Council President Michael Khader yesterday for using a taxpayer-funded employee to prepare court papers trying to knock Collins-Bellamy off of the ballot. “This reeks of corruption,” said Collins-Bellamy, “This is the kind of insider dealing that people are truly sick and tired of.” At …
Westchester County Board of Legislators Approve Bankruptcy Court Settlement Containing Improved County Controls and Financial Terms in Management Contract with Standard Amusements
WHITE PLAINS, NY — April 13, 2021 —The Westchester County Board of Legislators, by a vote of 13-4, approved a bankruptcy court settlement with Standard Amusements regarding the management of Playland. The settlement was negotiated by Westchester County and Standard Amusements, terms of which were previously approved by the bankruptcy court. The agreement gives Westchester wCounty significantly improved terms compared …
Yonkers, the Most Safe City of Its Size in America Has Fallen Into Seventh Position Within Two Years Under Police Commissioner John Mueller
By HEZI ARIS
The Hezitorial That Questions the Professional Capacity and Aptitude of Yonkers Police Commissioner John Mueller The Blue Truth YONKERS, NY — April 11, 2021 — Yonkers Police Commissioner Charles Gardner retired about two years ago, bequeathing his eventual successor, John Mueller, the enviable accolade of having the City of Yonkers designated the safest city of like size in America. Alas …
By HEZI ARIS
Yonkers City Council Meeting Agenda For April 13, 2021 @ 10am EST
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 …