FLOWER MOUND, TX — March 16, 2022 — When I was growing up during the late fifties and early sixties there were lots of news stories about politics, war, crime, even an occasional article about a new dance craze. Juvenile delinquency was in its embryonic stage with crime stories about teenagers with switchblade knives and membership in small neighborhood groups …
By Bob Weir
Bring Back Tough Cops
By Bob Weir
FLOWER MOUND, TX — January 9, 2022 — It’s really mind-boggling to hear about the huge increases in crime, especially homicide, while elected officials continue to deter cops from doing the job of preventing crime and arresting lawbreakers. Perhaps, if those elected officials were to try walking the crime-ridden streets of the cities where cops have been restrained, they’d have …
By Bob Weir
Is Genital Mutilation a Form of Child Abuse?
By Bob Weir
FLOWER MOUND, TX — January 9, 2022 — What kind of a nation have we become when we need legislation to keep parents from having their kids surgically and chemically altered in order to change their gender? Hearing mothers and fathers say their little Johnny wants to become Janey because they saw him playing with a doll is a stunning …
By Bob Weir
Would You Vote For a Used Car Salesman?
By Bob Weir
FLOWER MOUND, TX — December 22, 2021 — Does anyone really understand what politicians are talking about? Can anyone decipher a debate between opposing sides of a political issue? Politician “A” says, “We’ve been trying to pass that bill for several years now, and my opponent has voted against it every time.” Politician “B” says, “That’s not true, I voted …
By Bob Weir
Fostering a Taste for Business
By Shomari D. Hearn CFP®, EA
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — December 15, 2021 — Rapper and entrepreneur William Leonard Roberts II, better known by his professional name Rick Ross, has long been vocal about entrepreneurship and the importance of generational wealth. He recently demonstrated that commitment with an unusual — and tasty — birthday gift. In a September Instagram post, Ross announced that he was celebrating …
By Shomari D. Hearn CFP®, EA
Too Many Yonkersites Wallow in Their Resentment of Resident Power Brokers While Absolving and Denying Their Role in Facilitating Them for Having Risen to Wealth and Prominence by Their Envy
By Hezi Aris
The Hezitorial YONKERS, NY — December 1, 2021 — Yonkers, like other communities throughout the world, is divided by those successful and well to do, and those struggling to make ends meet. Many who cast aspersions against those with clout, not only resent and envy the successful, but also suggest nefarious conduct brought them to prominence. Those who point their …
By Hezi Aris
2022 Westchester County Proposed Operating Budget Released
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Cuts County Property Tax Levy By $7,000,000 Watch Press Conference Live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westchestergov/ WHITE PLAINS, NY – November 9, 2021 — Westchester County Executive George Latimer has released his 2022 proposed Operating Budget announcing a $7 million dollar cut to the County property tax levy. This is the third County property tax cut …
The Different Types of Life Insurance and How to Determine Which is the Best One for You
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY – October 24, 2021 — When people research life insurance, they typically want to know more about permanent and term policies. However, there’s more to this type of insurance than just these two policies. There are other types of life insurance you can choose from, each having its unique benefits. Here are the different types of life …
You Can Run BUT You Can’t Hide
By Fred Polvere
YONKERS, NY — October 7, 2021 — Ron Matten is running for Yonkers City Council President. When asked why he was running, he said he wanted “to be a check” on Mayor Mike Spano. Typical of everything Matten says, there is no there, there. You see, when Spano took time off from running an employment agency for family and friends, …
By Fred Polvere
Three Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Retirement
October 6, 2021 — After devoting yourself to your career, the time has come to finally retire. Retirement is something most people look forward to. However, it’s also something not everyone plans for. You see, while retirement does give you some much-needed reprieve, not having a plan might cause boredom to set in rather quickly. You still need to have …