Read The Westchester Guardian – March 27, 2014 edition
RUMORS: Politicos in Albany Speaking About John Spencer Running for NYS Comptroller By HEZI ARIS
YONKERS, NY — March 29, 2014 — With everyone who is anyone in Albany seemingly present and accounted for as the New York State Legislature accommodates both Senate and Assembly bills to conclude the process required to adopt Governor Andrew Cuomo‘s FY 2014-2015 Budget, former Yonkers Mayor John Spencer’s name is being heard whispered as a possible contender to challenge …
FBI Asks for Public’s Help Identifying Person Who Shined Green Laser at Delta Flight
Pilot Injured after Cockpit of Delta Flight to LaGuardia Airport was Illuminated by Laser NEW YORK, NY – March 29, 2014 — On Tuesday, March 25, 2014, Delta Flight #1102 was heading northbound toward LaGuardia Airport at a few minutes before 8PM. The flight was on a landing approach to the airport and reported a green laser beam that entered …
Adoption of Governor Cuomo’s FY2014-2015 Proposed Budget to Meet April 1, 2014 Deadline By HEZI ARIS
The Yonkers City School District Deficit Financing Act Update Bonds: The city of Yonkers has been authorized to issue serial bonds, on or before March 31, 2015, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $45,000,000 for the specific object or purpose of liquidating current deficits in the school district general fund as of June 30, 2014.
Yonkers Education and Budget Discussed on Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris – Friday, March 28, 2014 @ 10 a.m.
YONKERS, NY — March 27, 2014 — Yonkers education concerns, alleged $120 million funding shortfall on the Yonkers Board of Education side, and anywhere from $50 to $80 million deficit on the city side, have Yonkersites anxious about what t think. Are layoffs in the offering, a control board ready to pounce on the City of Hills? The New York …
Yonkers Education Issues and International News Updates on Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris – Thursday, March 27, 2014 @ 10 a.m.
YONKERS, NY — March 26, 2014 — Yonkers education concerns, alleged $120 million funding shortfall on the Yonkers Board of Education side and anywhere from $50 to $80 million deficit on the city side, Yonkers City Council resolution passed prior to a public hearing deeming the vote moot and illegal, the Yonkers way, the pretense of a New York State …
Statement from Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to Yonkers City Council and Education Committee
YONKERS, NY – March 26, 2014 – “There have been serious lapses of fiscal transparency and accountability within the City of Yonkers school system which must be remedied and reformed. As a representative of the City of Yonkers, I reiterate my call to give the community, parents and stakeholders an opportunity to be part of the process and discussion.
United States Court of Appeals Maintains Validity of Convictions of Sandy Annabi and Zehy Jereis By HEZI ARIS
NEW YORK, NY – March 25, 2014 – Defendant Sandy Annabi, former Yonkers City Councilwoman representing the 2nd District, and Zehy Jereis, former Yonkers City Republican Chairman, lost their respective appeal in deference to the United States District Court for the Southern District if New York, with the Honorable Colleen McMahon, Judge, on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, before a panel …
Review of the Budget & Education Chair and Yonkers City Council Meeting of Wednesday, March 25th on Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris – Wednesday, March 26, 2014 @ 10 a.m.
YONKERS, NY — March 25, 2014 — The Yonkers Budget and Education Chair’s Public hearing over the issue of mayoral control of the Yonkers Board of Education and the consequent Yonkers City Council Meeting are discussed on the “featured” BlogTalkRadio program Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris this Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 10 a.m. onward. At about 11 a.m., we will …
Brodsky Discusses Challenges Facing Cuomo
Demos Senior Fellow and columnist Richard Brodsky discusses at length Governor Andrew Cuomo‘s problems with the political left. The former Westchester County Assemblyman also shares his views on late budgets. Additionally, we look at the controversy over the failed Dream Act in the senate, Governor Cuomo’s property tax freeze push, and Archbishop Timothy Dolan’s visit. This interview was first present …