An oft-repeated sentiment currently doing the rounds in discussions of the Israeli-Palestinian issue is that it is imperative that the conflict not become a “religious” one. This sentiment, guaranteed to set heads nodding in polite, liberal company, stands out even within the very crowded and competitive field of ridiculous expressions of historical ignorance found in discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian issue. …
HAMILTON COMMENTARY: What Lies Ahead For Congress By Hon. LEE H. HAMILTON
Given all the words and images devoted to the midterm elections over the past few weeks, you’d think the results had told us something vital about the future of the country. In reality, they were just a curtain-raiser. It’s the next few weeks and months that really matter. The big question, as the old Congress reconvenes and prepares to make …
Guns and Cigarettes: How We Measure Liberty By Hon. RICHARD BRODSKY
The Tea Party and the hard right have made it easy to dismiss their side of the national debate about American liberty. It’s often hard to see through the birthers, the Obama-as-socialist crowd, and the “legitimate rape” folks. That would be a mistake. We’re in the midst of a real debate about personal freedom and national well-being, and there’s a …
Thanks, or Something By GEORGE F. WILL
Before the tryptophan in the turkey induces somnolence, give thanks for living in such an entertaining country. This year, for example, we learned that California’s Legislature includes 93 people who seem never to have had sex. They enacted the “affirmative consent” law, directing college administrators to tell students that sexual consent cannot be silence but must be “affirmative, conscious and …
Yonkers – International Human Rights Day Celebration: Human Rights and Our Youth By SONYA DAVENPORT
YONKERS, NY — November 27, 2014 — The Yonkers Commission on Human Rights will celebrate International Human Rights Day on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at The Riverview, 1 Warburton Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 from 8:30AM to 11:00AM. Our theme is “Human Rights and Our Youth.” International Human Rights Day is observed every year to commemorate the ratification of the Universal …
Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving By Mayor MIKE SPANO
Nearly 400 years ago, Plymouth colonists invited their Native American allies, the Wampanoag , to celebrate their first successful fall harvest in the New World with a three day feast – a tradition we now call Thanksgiving Day. Today, Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather around the dinner table, reflect upon our blessings, and express gratitude …
Yonkers City Council Members Christopher A. Johnson and Corazón Pineda Joined Community Partners and Yonkers Firefighters Local 628 in donating Thanksgiving Dinners to Families in Yonkers By KISHA D. SKIPPER
YONKERS, NY — November 25, 2014 –Thanksgiving is the one day of the year when all who celebrate the holiday, collectively take the time to be grateful for one’s health, home, career, loved ones and for the food on the table. However, for some, the latter is not an easy feat and in giving thanks, those who are able must …
Yonkers Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Concert: Tuesday, December 2nd, 4:00pm – 6:00pm By DANIEL LIPKA
YONKERS, NY — November 26, 2014 — The Annual Yonkers Tree Lighting in historic Getty Square is one of the most majestic, traditional events in the City of Yonkers. For over 100 years, Getty Square has been the center of commerce, transportation and celebrations for the entire Hudson Valley Region. During the holiday season, hundreds of residents and visitors flock …
Mayor Mike Spano Yonkers Fire Department Provide Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Yonkersites
YONKERS, NY — November 25, 2014 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano in conjunction with the Yonkers Fire Department (YFD) are encouraging residents to use safe cooking practices when preparing their Thanksgiving meal. Outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers that cook turkey in hot oil are especially dangerous and can lead to burns, injuries and destruction of property. “If you prefer a fried …
JACKSON LIST: Thanksgiving in Nuremberg (1945) By Prof. JOHN Q. BARRETT
In the autumn of 1945, Thursday, November 22, marked the first day of trial evidence at Nuremberg. In that city, located in the United States military occupation sector of the defeated, surrendered former Germany, the international trial of accused Nazi war criminals had commenced two days earlier in Courtroom 600 in the Palace of Justice. On November 20, the trial …