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Ed Koch Commentary: Common Sense Says Major Hasan Was a Terrorist By Edward I. Koch

The U.S. Army and President Barack Obama are understandably seeking desperately to prevent U.S. public opinion from reaching any conclusion with respect to the motive of Major Nidal Malik Hasan who killed 12 soldiers and one civilian, and wounded 28 soldiers and one civilian last week at Fort Hood in Texas.  In the court of public opinion, subject to change based on hearings to be conducted on the subject by U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, Major Hasan has been found guilty of engaging in a terrorist act.  Many factors have brought the public to that conclusion. 

Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb Comments on the November 10, 2009 Extraordinary Legislative Session

"Today's Extraordinary Session of the Legislature was a complete and utter failure to the people who count the most, the residents of New York State. We traveled to Albany with the intent of righting the wrongs enacted in this year's budget, which once again spent beyond the State's means. Last spring, my Assembly Republican colleagues and I opposed the out-of-control spending and gimmicks that put us in this predicament."

The Log is Rocking and Ready to Roll By Henry J. Stern

The Legislature met today to consider Governor Paterson’s request to make cuts of about a billion dollars in state spending for education and health. The reductions are less than one per cent of the state budget of $132 billion.

Ed Koch Commentary By Edward I. Koch

In a rarely-held Saturday session, the Democratic controlled House of Representatives passed a comprehensive health bill by a vote of 220-215.  The minimum vote required in the House for passage is 218 votes.  Thirty-nine Democrats voted no and all but one newly-elected Republican voted no.  Had I been in the House, where I served for nine years (1969-1977), I too would have voted yes.    

Yonkers Police Department Blotter - November 10, 2009 By Detective Sergeant Patrick McCormack

Yonkers, NY --   On 11-09-09 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Police Officers Joseph Sylvestri and Paul Samoyedny of the 4th Precinct were flagged down in the area of New Main Street by a witness, who related a group of black males were chasing a white male in the area.  The officers observed a black male retrieving a backpack from bushes in the area and they stopped and identified this male.  The officers were subsequently approached by a 16 year old city resident, who related that the backpack belonged to him, and that the male who the officers had stopped was part of a group of five black males who attempted to rob him in the Getty Square area.  The male suspect (later identified as Everton Henry) was taken into custody and officers canvassed the area with the victim for the additional suspects.  A second suspect (later identified as Delano Fletcher) was located in the area of Larkin Plaza and taken into custody.  Both suspects were placed under arrest and they will be arraigned in Yonkers Criminal Court on 11-10-09. 

Westchester County Executive-Elect Astorino Announces Transition Executive Committee

White Plains, NY -- Westchester County Executive-elect Rob Astorino (R-I), who promised to attract to his administration the "best and brightest Westchester has to offer" to reduce the cost of county government, held his first meeting today with his seven-person Transition Team Executive Committee comprised of leading Westchester business and civic figures. Pictured here are (l. to r.) Thomas F. Egan;  Alé Frederico; Kevin J. Plunkett; County Executive-elect Rob Astorino; Katherine S. "Kay" Carsky; Wiley C. Harrison, and Robert W. Elliott. Also on the Committtee, but not pictured here, is Harry J. Wilson.

Westchester Herald - Volume 4 * Number 162 - November 9, 2009

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Statement from NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on State Budget Crisis

"As staff from my office outlined at the Quick Start meeting this morning, the state is facing a three-year budget gap of more than $27.5 billion. The state's fiscal picture can't be ignored any longer. New Yorkers understand you can’t spend more money than you make. The state needs to learn that lesson.   

Former Yonkers Mayor Spencer Reviews New Political Landscape On the Level with Hezi Aris

New Rochelle, NY -- Former Yonkers Mayor John Spencer weighs in on the changed landscape in Westchester and Yonkers political arena and if it bodes good or not for the People this Tuesday morning, November 9, from 10 - 11 am on WVOX-1460 AM dial,  or by way of  audio streaming technology on www.WVOX.com.

Westchester Independence Party Endorsement Decisive in Nearly Two Dozen Contests

White Plains, NY -- The endorsement of the Westchester Independence Party propelled nearly two dozencandidates to victory in last Tuesday's general election according to an analysis of unofficialresults from the Westchester County Board of Elections (summarized below).

Yonkers Board of Ethics Meeting

Yonkers, NY -- The Yonkers Board of Ethics will conduct a meeting on November 12, 2009, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, at the Mayor’s Reception Room, City Hall - 40 South Broadway

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Yonkers Police Department Blotter - November 9, 2009 By Detective Sergeant Patrick McCormack

Yonkers, NY --   On 11-07-09 at approximately 10:02 p.m., Detective Chris Koch and Police Officer Joseph Sylvestri were on routine patrol in the area of Palisade Avenue and Walsh Road in the 4th Precinct.  The officers observed a large crowd gathered in front of a convenience store and there appeared to be an argument amongst the crowd.  The officers observed a male walk into the convenience store holding what appeared to be a black handgun in his hand and the suspect was subsequently observed placing the handgun in his waistband.  The officers entered the store and attempted to place the male into custody, at which time the male violently resisted the officers attempts to place him into custody.  The officers and the suspect subsequently exited the store and fell onto the street outside of the store.  During this time, the suspect retrieved the handgun from his waistband and the officers had to knock the firearm from the suspect’s hand. The suspect was subsequently placed into custody on the sidewalk outside of the store after additional police units responded to the scene.   

Yonkers' IG Zisman's Response to Mayor Amicone's November 05, 2009 Letter

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Thank You Letter from Ken Jenkins

As always, thank you! 

Due to your hard work, dedication and support I have been re-elected Westchester County Legislator representing the 16th District.  I want to extend my gratitude for your continued support; but this thank you extends beyond voting on Election Day. 

Moo! By Martin McGloin

White Plains, NY -- Westchester County Executive elect Rob Astorino (left) takes Andy Spano (right) to the "animal farm" to graze among other "cows" who are miffed at the Election Day results. They have refused to make their names known to Yonkers Tribune; demanding anonymity, thereby warranting the opaque circles over their bovine faces. Are Yonkersites in the know who they may be?

The People Have the Right to Know How their Tax Dollars are Being Spent By Hezi Aris

Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone vetoed a resolution that would have directed the the Yonkers City Council’s legal counsel to intervene in the pending litigation commenced by the Yonkers Board of Education (YBoE) against the City of Yonkers (CoY) and the Yonkers Inspector General’s office (IG) over a subpoena issued upon the YBoE by the IG which the YBoE refuses to comply.