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September 30, 2013

The "Unsinkable" Grace Borrani Survives the Political Skirmishes to Contest Serving as Yonkers City Council President

BORRANI_GraceYONKERS, NY -- September 30, 2013 -- The skirmishes were meant to diminish all hope for Grace Boranni to survive the legal contests to get her anywhere near getting her voice heard, much less garnering one vote were she not to gain a political line upon which to hang her hat. The political newcomer, a registered Republican, contested the republican designee but failed to dislodge him from holding onto the party designation. The next challenge, still awaiting authentication or denial of validity, is the outcome of the Opportunity to Ballot in which Liam McLaughlin, the Republican designee had hoped to eclipse her supporters with a write-in coup. Rather than hope for a positive outcome, recognizing that final say would reside in the hands of the Westchester County Board of Elections (WCBoE) to which she had no further say, she solicited the WCBoE for the right to launch a new party she has named, the "Every Vote Counts" Party. Grace Boranni, no matter  the outcome of the Conservative Party standing to be attested to by the WCBoE, Boranni will be on the ballot. She intends to challenge the wo contenders to that end in the November 5th General Election. She is vying to serve in the capacity of Yonkers City Council President... She is a first time political office contender.

Brandon Neider Wins Place on the Ballot as Candidate for Yonkers 4th City Councilman Seat

Neider_Brandon JYONKERS, NY -- September 30, 2013 -- Brandon Neider has won the right to contest to serve the constituents comprising the 4th Yonkers City Council District by having received validation of forming a new party line known as "New Yorkj State Constituents" under which his name will be designated as a "contender" for office during the General Election to be held on November 5, 2013. A letter attesting to validation of this fact was dated September 26, 2013, and delivered to Brandon Jason Neider stating, "The independent petition, New York State Constituents, naming Brandon Jason Neider for Council, 4th Council District, City of Yonkers, will remain valid and his name will appear on the ballot for the General Election on November 5th, 2013". Neider entry in the race will have him vie for votes against incumbert Dennis Shepherd, first time contender Euthimos "Tim" Theotokatos.

As if that is not enough icing on a cake, Mr Neider also received a letter of endorsement of his candidacy from Local 200 - United SEIU.

 

 

Bernice Spreckman Wins 14th Legislative District Independence Party Designation


SPRECKMAN_BERNICE WCBLWHITE PLAINS, NY – The Westchester County Board of Elections (WCBoE) has today certified incumbent Legislator Bernice Spreckman (R, I, C – Mount Vernon & Yonkers) winner of the Westchester County Independence Party Primary. Spreckman launched a successful write-in challenge against an adversary who had been initially designated the party designee. Spreckman said, “This victory was a team effort, but Iespecially thank my Campaign Manager David Tubiolo wo led, organized, coordinated and executed the necessary decisions for this wonderful victory.”

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NYS State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Statement on Possible Federal Government Shutdown

Dinapoli-thomas“A shutdown of the federal government would be bad for the United States, bad for New York and bad for our already struggling economy. The political gamesmanship being shown in Washington serves no one. It’s time for leaders of both the House and the Senate to forge an agreement that will avoid a costly mistake of shuttering important government services and furloughing hundreds of thousands of public servants, while finding responsible solutions to the broader fiscal challenges that lie immediately ahead.

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Legislation and Codes Committee Chair John Larkin to Hold Meeting

LARKIN_John headshot w FlagYonkers City Council Minority Leader and Legislation and Codes Committee Chair John Larking is to convene a Legislation and Codes Committee Meeting on Tuesday, October 1, at 5:00pm, in City Hall, in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall. 

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September 29, 2013

Speaking to the Betrayal Revealed by Military Sexual Trauma on Westchester On the Level - Monday, September 30, 2013 @ 10 a.m.

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Westchester On the Level opens the Monday, September 30, 2013th radio program @ 10 a.m. We'll speak to the betrayal revealed by Military Sexual Trauma and the atrocity it reveals, as is specifically expressed in the hard hitting movie "Justice Denied". Hezi Aris is your host today. Share your perspective by calling the show at 347-205-9201 during the "live" broadcast, or listen on demand by way of the following hyperlink:

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Yonkers Federation of Teachers Endorse Tim Theotokatos for 4th City Council District

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Euthimos “Tim” Theotokatos, the designated Democratic candidate for Yonkers City Council  to serve District 4, has received the endorsement of the Yonkers Federation of Teachers. Tim said, “I am very grateful to receive the endorsement and support of the Yonkers Federation of Teachers. I truly believe that the key to making Yonkers a thriving city is to invest in our public school system.”

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Bill Authorizing Improvements to Dangerous Intersection in Greenburgh Signed by Governor Cuomo

ASC-Senator w FlagThe $2 million roadway improvement project will be paid for using funds from a 2008 traffic safety settlement between the developers of Ridge Hill in Yonkers and the Town of Greenburgh, Village of Ardsley and Village of Hastings on Huds 

GREENBURGH, NY – September 29, 2013 -- One of the most dangerous intersections in Westchester County will receive a much needed safety improvement this year and a law sponsored by Greenburgh’s State Legislators and signed by Governor Cuomo Friday made it possible.

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OKTOBERFEST: A Waitress’s Behind the Scenes Glance of the World’s Largest Public Celebration By SIEGLINDE FÖHRINGER

Paulaner Bier_Roast Chicken - PretzelMUNICH, GERMANY -- Even as a young girl, Munich native Sieglinde Föhringer worked as a waitress at the Oktoberfest. After twenty-three years in the job, she knows the Wiesn, as the locals traditionally call their public festival, like few other people. The enthusiasm appears to be catching as both her daughter and son have also been servers for many years in Paulaner’s Winzerer Fähndl marquee, which with seating for more than 8,000 is one of the largest and most popular venues at the festival.

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CURRENT COMMENTARY: California Enters The Era Of Broken Promises By LARRY M. ELKIN

When something important happens, it often happens first in California. It is therefore unsurprising that the Golden State is where a national age of reckoning may hit its stride.

I call it the Era of Broken Promises.

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