Financial Armageddon Looms in Yonkers January 17, 2014 was the day Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano advised the City of Yonkers (CoY) his intent on making the Yonkers Board of Education (YBoE) a department of the City of Yonkers (CoY). It was also said on that day that Yonkers Public Schools (YPS) Superintendent Bernard Pierorazio had advised Mayor Spano that the …
Co-hosts Richard Narog and Hezi Aris on Westchester On the Level – Tuesday, January 27, 2015 @ 10 a.m. EST
YONKERS, NY — January 26, 2015 — The “featured” BlogTalkRadio program, “Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris”, opens the Tuesday, January 27th broadcast day at 10:00 a.m. with Co-hosts Richard Narog and Hezi Aris speaking about political concerns on the local, county, state, national, and international stage. Your participation is shamelessly solicited; share your perspective; ask a question, …
Yonkers Mayor Spano Issues a State of Emergency – Unauthorized Vehicles Ordered Off Roadways at 9:00p.m. Tonight – January 26, 2015
YONKERS, NY — January 26, 2015 — Mayor Mike Spano has issued a State of Emergency effective immediately. Unauthorized vehicles have been ordered to stay off the roads from 9 pm EST on Monday, January 26 through 7 am EST on Tuesday, January 27. Closures & Cancellations: Yonkers Public Schools are on an early dismissal program Monday; closed on Tuesday. Parks Dept. …
Blizzard 2015 – Mayor Ernest Davis Issues Snow Emergency Effective Monday, January 26, 2015 @ 5:00pm EST
MOUNT VERNON, NY — January 26, 2015 – The major storm heading toward our area is expected to hit hard later this evening. There’s still a little time to get out and pick up essentials and run a few errands before the worst of the weather hits us. Mayor Ernest D. Davis has issued a State of Emergency effective for 5 …
Statement and Tips by Mount Vernon Councilman Richard Thomas on Combating the Winter Blizzard
“Storm Requires All Hands On Deck For Safety & Snow Removal” MOUNT VERNON, NY – January 26, 2015 — As the winter blizzard bears down on New York, Mount Vernon Councilman and Chairman of Legislation and Public Works, which oversees snow removal, Richard Thomas urges residents to keep safe, move cars to municipal lots, and stay indoors. In a statement …
MAYOR MARVIN’S COLUMN: Tuned In and Staying in Tune By Mayor MARY C. MARVIN
This past week Governor Cuomo presented his proposed State budget for the FY 2014-2015. To be on time, the State Legislature must pass a budget by March 31. Heavy on infrastructure repairs combined with an ambitious social agenda, the $14.16 billion proposed budget stays below the 2% tax cap only by exempting infrastructure costs, something the Governor and the State …
Letter to the Editor: Andrew Cuomo’s Corrupt Albany By Prof. ZEPHYR TEACHOUT
On Thursday, Democratic Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was arrested by the FBI on federal corruption charges. This follows years of speculation about where he got his money and rampant corruption in the Assembly under his watch. New York is so much better than this. We are a big, open hearted state, and deserve honest, open, brave leadership. The New York …
BREAKING NEWS: Bee-Line Bus and Paratransit Service Will be Suspended Effective Monday, January 26, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.
5:40pm Update: Bee-Line buses and Paratransit vehicles are experiencing 30 minute delays. These routes traveling on the standard snow detours: Route 6U-No service to Uniontown area of Hastings. Bus will travel on Broadway instead. Route 13B-No service along Benedict Blvd. in Tarrytown. Bus operates on Rt.119 and Rt.9 instead. Routes 13 and 19-No service to Ossining Railroad Station. Service will …
Letter to the Editor : Prosecutorial System Assurances and Sheldon Silver By HARRY REYNOLDS, Esq.
Public Bias Against Sheldon Silver Our prosecutorial system assures every person criminally charged a fair hearing not only in form but in fact. If it fails to do so, our judicial system exists to give to the defendant what was denied him. On the other hand, our public, including the media, have a moral duty to refrain from judging the …
Stated Meeting of the Yonkers City Council Rescheduled from Tuesday to Thursday, January 29, 2015 @ 7:30pm EST
YONKERS, NY – January 26, 2015 — Due to the impending storm, please be advised that the stated city council meeting for Tuesday, January 27, 2015 has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 7:30pm. Please note that the Committee of the Whole meeting will begin at 7:00pm. SOURCE: Yonkers city Clerk Vincent E. Spano.
EMERGENCY NOTICE Regarding YONKERS PUBLIC SCHOOLS for Monday, January 26, 2015 — Early Dismissal PreK-8; No PM PreK
YONKERS, NY — January 26, 2015 — Schools that normally dismiss at 2:15PM will dismiss at 1:30PM. Schools that normally dismiss at 3:15PM will dismiss at 2:30PM High School students taking afternoon regents must arrive at 11 AM. (change in time). All after school activities cancelled, including sports.