MIDDLE EAST FORUM: Iraq’s Lessons on Political Will By PATRICK KNAPP
After eight years of U.S.-led state-building efforts, thousands of coalition force fatalities, and nearly one trillion dollars spent, Iraq is drifting toward authoritarianism under Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's Dawa Party while al-Qaeda-stoked violence is running at levels not seen in years. Although Washington's 2007 counterinsurgency strategy laid the groundwork for a pluralistic and representative government, as long as the country's …
TREND ALERT: Top Ten Trends of 2014 – A Year of Extremes By GERALD CELENTE
In 33 years of forecasting trends, the Trends Research Institute has never seen a new year that will witness severe economic hardship and social unrest on one hand, and deep philosophic enlightenment and personal enrichment on the other. A series of dynamic socioeconomic and transformative geopolitical trend points are aligning in 2014 to ring in the worst and best of …
Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
The latest reports of sexual harassment in the Assembly should be the last straw. This pattern of behavior is repugnant by every standard and directly contradicts the policies the Assembly has advanced for the last 20 years.
Yonkers Issues Snow Regulations for Upcoming Storm
YONKERS, NY – December 31, 2013 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced that the City of Yonkers is taking the following precautions in anticipation of this week’s upcoming snowstorm. Parking Restrictions Regular alternate side parking rules will remain in effect for the duration of the storm; residents are strongly encouraged to park in their driveway or garage, where possible. As …
Swearing-in Ceremony for New Yonkers Elected Officials
YONKERS, NY – December 31, 2013 — New Year's day marks a new beginning for the Yonkers City Council. On Wednesday, all elected and re-elected officials will be sworn in at the Yonkers Library. Among them are Yonkers City Council President-elect Liam McLaughlin, Judge Arthur Doran III of the Yonkers City Court, and City Councilmembers Dennis Shepherd and John Larkin, …
Village of Bronxville Suspends Regular Garbage Pick-up on Thursday, January 2, 2014
BRONXVILLE, NY — December 31, 2013 – The Village of Bronxville DPW advise that the regular garbage pick-up on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 has been suspended. Recyclables will be picked up throughout the Village on that day. Related articles Recyclables Collection Rescheduled in Village of Bronxville By ROCCO CIRCOSTA MAYOR MARVIN'S COLUMN Village of Bronxville in the Best Financial Shape in …
National Weather Service Predict Possible Major Snowfall Amounts on Thursday and Friday, January 2 and 3, 2014
The National Weather Service and other weather forecasting services are predicting possible major snowfall amounts on Thursday and Friday, January 2 and 3, 2014, for the New York Metropolitan area, including Westchester County and the City of Yonkers. At this point, there is variance between models, with snowfalls predicted between 3" and 6" of snow, and alternately snowfall scenarios of …
FAULT LINES: The Appeal of the Syrian Civil War By Dr. Naseer Alomari
It is morally reprehensible to think of a civil war that has claimed the lives of over 120,000 people as appealing, but this is exactly how thousands of young Muslim men view it. The appeal of the Syrian civil war for foreign fighters is grounded in the fact a small minority of Alawites controlling the resources, army, and all aspects …
PUBLIC POLICY: Why Inequality Matters By Prof. OREN LEVIN-WALDMAN
During the recent mayoral race in New York City, Mayor Elect DeBlasio made an issue out of income inequality. For market purists, this is no doubt a red herring used to justify redistribution. A free market where individuals enjoy equal opportunity means that they can make their own choices. As such, those who end up with more obviously made the …