The “gross negligence and dereliction of duty” Hezitorial MOUNT VERNON, NY — July 18, 2021 — Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard declared the obvious: the vehicles necessary to sustain public safety have been permitted to deteriorate to the point of being considered dilapidated and unsafe to operate. The known crisis has been a long standing concern. It is recognized …
By Hezi Aris
Contrary to the Neoclassical Model of Competitive Markets, Wages Are Not Set Naturally
By Oren M. Levin-Waldman
NEWARK, NJ — July 13, 2021 — Some small businesses, primarily restaurants, including fast food chains, still complain that they cannot find workers because of government programs that have effectively raised the reservation wages of their workers. This, of course, has created a moral hazard as workers have less incentive to return to work because they get more from non-work. …
By Oren M. Levin-Waldman
Here Is the Best Ultrasonic Humidifier of 2021
By HEZI ARIS
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — July 13, 2021 — There are many reasons and benefits to using a humidifier. Cleaning the air in your home and adding moisture to improve health and wellness is a win-win. With so many different types and brands of humidifiers out there, it can be hard to find the best one on the market. The Everlasting …
By HEZI ARIS
Nationwide Bible Reading Marathon Comes to Israel Via Iowa
By Jonathan Feldstein
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — July 12, 2021 — While there is an unprecedented and increasing historical trend for Jews and Christians to connect and partner in areas such as support for Israel, combatting antisemitism, and other social issues of common interest, it’s not every day that Jews and Christians unite in prayer, or something as basic as reading the Bible together. …
By Jonathan Feldstein
Yorktown Under Water Conservation Order
YORKTOWN, NY — July 6, 2021 – The Northern Westchester Joint Water Works (NWJWW) will implement a mandatory water conservation order for customers from July 12 through October 12. Customers in the NWJWW’s service region must restrict their water consumption by observing an odd/even system for outdoor water use. Residents or businesses at even-number addresses may water lawns, shrubs, plants and …
Yorktown To Build New Adaptive Playground
YORKTOWN, NY – June 30, 2021 — Yorktown has received $250,000 to build the first adaptive playground for children of all abilities in northern Westchester County. The playground at Granite Knolls is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will include swings, slides, and jungle gyms. Construction is expected to begin in September. Adaptive playgrounds have accessible play gear for …
Fixing Your Bad Oral Habits
By Hezi Aris
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 30, 2021 —Teeth are pretty hardy, but that does not mean that they can withstand all kinds of wear and tear. Your teeth naturally wear down with time, but some of your habits could be speeding up their demise. The pandemic has made the situation even worse. A New York Times article found that dentists …
By Hezi Aris
Police Associations Condemn Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah
By Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester President Detective Keith Olson
YONKERS, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 23, 2021 —On behalf of the more than 4,000 law enforcement officers that comprise the Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester (APA), I condemn Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah’s outrageous decision to charge New Rochelle Police Detective Michael Vaccaro with Attempted Assault 3. Sadly, Det. Vaccaro has been caught in the crossfire of an agenda-driven …
By Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester President Detective Keith Olson
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited AWD Review By John and Laurie Wiles
PINEHURST, NC — June 23, 2021 — We had the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD “Hybrid” this week, and in three words, “I like it.” This labeled a ‘compact SUV’, but I found it plenty big enough for all the things we would normally do. You don’t hear me say that about ‘hybrids’ often, but as with most technology, …
Laser Treatments: The 10 Most Effective Laser Procedures for Your Skin
YONKERS, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 22, 2021 — If you’ve researched any kind of medical aesthetics in the past decade, you’ve likely heard about laser treatments and had a few questions. Anna Ronen, spa director at Medical Spa and Laser Treatment Clinic Novuskin (with locations in Las Vegas and Denver) has over 15 years experience in educating customers about laser treatments. …