In a book called The Tipping Point, the author, Malcom Gladwell, really grabbed my attention when he wrote about the Broken Window Theory. It was the brainchild of criminologists James Wilson and George Kelling. Kelling wrote, “Crime is the inevitable result of disorder. I’m not saying because your house is a mess you’ll inevitably rob a bank or shoot your …
Miles Applebaum Is Missing Since Monday, September 30th
ARMONK, NY and YONKERS, NY – October 1, 2014 — Miles Applebaum, son of Ed and Shari, and brother to Max and Hannah, has been missing since 9:50 a.m., Monday morning, September 30, 2014. Miles car, a green Volvo with a Temple University sticker on its windshield (NY License #Z524CL) has been found; Miles is still missing. If anyone should …
Tanya Valk of Yonkers Wins New Mercedes-Benz from Pepe’s Auto Group
YONKERS, NY — September 28, 2014 — Pepe Auto Group was the title sponsor for this year’s Southern Westchester Food & Wine Festival (SoWe). Attendees of SoWe’s three day festival had the opportunity to enter their name for a chance to win a two-year lease on a vehicle of their choice; either a 2014 Infiniti Q50 Sedan, 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 …
IN MEMORIAM: Memorial Vigil for Mohamed Bah
NEW YORK, NY — September 24, 2014 — On September 25, 2014, the family of Mohamed Bah will hold a memorial vigil for Mohamed Bah across the street from the apartment building where he was killed two years ago by New York City Police Officers. Mr. Bah was a West African immigrant who lived in the Harlem community and attended …
THE ALLURE OF AUTUMN: Fall Fashion is In the Details By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Remember the excitement of going back to school after summer? Well, maybe school itself was a somewhat overrated delight, but the revered ritual of buying new pencils, erasers and book covers was as exciting as unwrapping a Christmas present. Being back at school indicated a fresh start. As a grown-up, fashion’s fall season represents a new first day. To return …
CSEA 9169 Members to ‘Rally for the 53′ – Monday, June 30, 2014, @ 12 Noon, at 1 Larkin Plaza
All Yonkersites are invited to support the 53 workers who are being removed from the protection of the CSEA Unit 9169’s union protection and loss of their accrued benefits, seniority, and status. Seven have chosen to retire earlier than they anticipated while the 53 who would continue are being placed on a 90 day probation period during which they may …
Yonkers Management Information System Employee Joe Alba Loses Employment By HEZI ARIS
YONKERS, NY — June 26, 2014 — Sources who choose to remain anonymous have been proven correct. Thank you! Yonkers Management Information System (MIS) employee Joe Alba, returning from vacation to the MIS salt mine, aware his task of managing outdated computer hardware have been eclipsed by newer technology, became redundant by evolving technology. His job no longer exists. He …
Congressman Engel Presents Alfred and Dee DelBello with Congressional Record
YONKERS, NY and WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 9, 2014 — Congressman Eliot Engel presented a Congressional Record to Al and Dee DelBello at the Hudson River Museum Gala, where the pair were recognized for their significant contributions to the Museum. “Al is a distinguished public servant who represented our community with dignity and integrity during his tenure as Mayor of …
Lizbeth Morel of School 16 Wins 50th Annual Spelling Bee
Yonkers 50th Annual Spelling Bee – (L-R) Jessica Abu, Kleanthis Plakas, and Lizbeth Morel. YONKERS, NY — School 16 fifth grade student Lizbeth Morel was named champion of the 50th Annual Spelling Bee, sponsored by Yonkers Public Schools and the Exchange Club of Yonkers. The event, which was held on Monday, June 2, welcomed 79 fifth graders from Yonkers public …