Yonkers Business Week: Noticeably small attendance, dry workshops, no innovation, very exclusive, no strong speakers, more of the same, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, golf and a cruise! Who’s party is this?
Yonkers City Hall: Major resignation from City Hall by Chief of Staff’s son , subpoenas to all City Councilmembers, and continued rumors of an impending indictment over a Ridge Hill vote. Where is Zehy Jereis these days?
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YONKERS, NY -- Planning the trek into Putnam County conjured anticipation and trepidation. The rationale behind a possible expedition grew after an initial sighting. No, it wasn’t in Putnam County then; it was sighted along the Taconic State Parkway. Interestingly enough, it was always sighted heading toward northerly climes. But why? And where to? In time the intrepid demeanor within the cadre of acid-tongued bloggers who were witness to numerous encounters with the emblazoned white behemoth, stirred a need; to know more.
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YONKERS, NY – When former NYS Senator Nick Spano was last in office, he was instrumental in directing $50,000 in pork funding for use by the Yonkers Fire Department for the purpose of purchasing a new fire rescue boat. Upon losing his tenure to Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the pork, instead of being delivered, was instead frozen in Albany. Since that time, Yonkers Fire Department has sought the efforts of Assemblyman Gary Pretlow and Assemblyman Mike Spano, among others to their benefit. YFD personnel claim they are in desperate need to replace one of the two presently commissioned fire rescue boats. The cost of a new rescue boat is approximately $150,000. Only last week, Assemblymen Mike Spano and Gary Pretlow received approval of their request for $50,000 for the benefit of Yonkers Fire Department. The project director for this funding request is William Fitzpatrick.
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Yonkers and Metro-North to Stage Emergency Preparedness Exercise Saturday;
Drill at Glenwood Train Station Will NOT Affect Train Service
YONKERS, NY -- This is an Official Public Notice from the City of Yonkers regarding a Full Scale Emergency Preparedness Exercise taking place on Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Glenwood Train Station in Yonkers. Details follow.
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YONKERS, NY -- In commemoration of National Police Week the Yonkers Police Department will commence their Police Week activities at City Hall on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. with Mayor Phil Amicone presenting Police Commissioner Edmund Hartnett with a proclamation.
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NYS Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins
YONKERS, NY -- The Hon. Nick Spano’s declaration that he would not seek the office of the 35th Senate District has opened the gate to other potential candidates that would vie to challenge Senator Andrea-Stewart-Cousins.
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YONKERS, NY -- After months of speculation, former New York State Senator Nick Spano today announced he will not run for the 35th State Senate District, a seat he held for 20 years from 1986-2006.
“I consider myself fortunate to have been given the privilege of serving the people of Westchester County for 28 years, Spano said. I started my career in the State Assembly as a 25-year-old novice and left as a senior member of the Senate Majority. It is something that very few people will ever experience, and I am profoundly grateful for the thousands of individuals throughout Westchester who remain loyal and supportive of me.”
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The BBC reports that al-Qaeda leader Abu Ayyub al-Masri, has been captured in Iraq. This information was disseminated by the Iraqi defense ministry.
For more details: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news.
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Happy Independence Day - 60 to Israel
יום עצמאות שמח
NEW YORK, NY -- Today I join with all New Yorkers to commemorate and celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut – the 60th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel.
Over the past 60 years, the people of New York have shared a special bond with Israel, and now, New York is home to the largest Jewish population of any state in the nation. I am thrilled to share in Israel’s joy during this time of celebration.
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“Madness in great ones must not unwatch’d go,” Claudius tells Polonius in Hamlet. When leaders are consumed by a kind of madness, a lion tamer is likely to have as much success, as any other professional, in dealing with our elected officials from hell. And watched we did. Slogging through a Yonkers Real Estate Committee Meeting in which AKRF, consultants hired on behalf of the Yonkers City Council, revealed issues and possible concerns of incongruity in the DEIS (Draft Environmental Impact Statement) of the combined projects known as Palisades Point, Cacace Center, River Park Center, and Larkin Plaza, of the SFC Yonkers Phase I development program cited in the two-foot plus thick loose-leaf bound paper documentation. The information discussed was deciphered under seven contiguous issues which will be discussed another time. The “hubris syndrome” was revealed when discussing the daylighting of the Saw Mill River. Inferences were expressed; incredulity became the response.
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YONKERS, NY -- Dominican Pride will be felt in the city of Yonkers on Sunday, May 11th as the Yonkers Dominican Cultural Association (ACDY) crowns for the first time “Miss Westchester Dominican Beauty”.
The Pageant, in its first year, was open to all bilingual girls of Dominican descent, ages 14-19 and residents of Westchester County. The participants will be evaluated on academic achievement, cultural identity, community involvement, presence and talent.
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Slushwater Percolates Along, Discrediting Member Items, Even The Legitimate Ones
NEW YORK, NY -- The series of reported incidents of misconduct in the appropriation and expenditures of public funds for City Council member items continues apace. Government agencies and newspaper reporters are scrutinizing official files to determine the legitimacy of Council grants.
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YONKERS, NY – It was April 24, 2008, when Andy Api retired his position as Yonkers City Engineer. As of May 6, the need for a qualified individual to fill the position has not been made public. Acid-tongued bloggers have heard that Joseph Moran, designated 2nd Assistant City Engineer is being promoted for the position with no formal call for other qualified individuals. Is he the most qualified? Some will say it is appropriate to promote people from the inside, while others will disagree. Should a policy be in place to promote people from within, allowing them to move ahead from within? If so, why has this policy not been made public. Let’s examine some recent circumstances.
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NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- Assemblyman Mike Spano will be calling from Albany today for a one-hour interview with host Hezi Aris. To make any comments call 914-636-0110. The show starts at 10 am and runs through 11 am. Internet audio streaming technology permits listening via computer by clicking onto this link: http://WVOX.com.
