Yonkers Tribune

New York Civic: Drizzle of Voters By Henry J. Stern

What We Think About Runoffs, With an Idea to Save $15 Million

Yesterday’s sparse runoff was not a transformative event in municipal politics; but we have made some observations on the process and the players which we want to share with you. Your comments are welcome, and we have made a New Year's resolution to respond to all within a few days. The answers may be brief, so as to enable us to continue to write and send you articles..

Ed Koch Commentary: Shortcuts - ACORN, FDA Tobacco Regulation, Afghanistan, Roman Polanski By Edward Irving Koch

Acorn (The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) was favored and nurtured until recently by many on the left in state legislatures around the country and in Congress.    

The organization was recently embarrassed by an investigation by two young people using a concealed camera and recording devices.  According to the Times’ Public Editor on September 27th, “a video sting had caught Acorn workers counseling a bogus prostitute and pimp on how to set up a brothel staffed by under-age girls, avoid detection and cheat on taxes.  The young woman in streetwalker’s clothes and her companion were actually undercover conservative activists with a hidden camera.”        

The New York Jets Prepare for the Titans from Tennessee By Dan Miller

Photo of the Jets defensive players at practice preparing to stop Chris Johnson and the Kerry Collins led Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Giants Stadium. Photo by Dan Miller/DMD IMAGES

Florham, NJ -- On Sunday September 27 the New York Jets donned the helmets and uniforms of the 1960 New York Titans and traveled to Tennessee to face the Tennessee Titans in the third game of the NFL campaign for both teams.

Makeshift Legal and Political Scaffolding of SFC Project Robs Yonkers its Future Success by Hezi Aris

The legal and political wrangling has taken four years to define and construct. Its structure, originally the vision of Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone, languished in thought for years.Before evaporating into a mirage, a triumvirate of developers were courted into our realm, enticed with the promise of Yonkers' booty and treasure. They would come to relish the vision; they would extrapolate its concept into one of a grander scheme to the tune of $1.5 billion, only to rescind their word by $1 billion less, resting "their" vision at $500 million.. 

Yonkers Finest Save the Life of a Distraught Resident

Yonkers, NY -- The sunshine had set for the night of September 28, 2009. The horrors of night caused a 47 year old woman to take to the roof at 80 Riverdale Avenue. The demons she saw were not shared, still the woman tried desperately to cling to life, tethered only wirelessly with someone at the other end of a cellphone. As she continued being engaged on the  telephone, Police Officers Thomas Spaun and Billy Zielinski, both assigned to the Third Precinct alighted the roof at 11:08 PM. She saw them; she climbed over the rooftop fence to avoid them, clearing a path to jump to her demise. Thwarting her delusional plan, Officers Spaun and Zielinski were able to position themselves in such a way to deny her final step, affording her the gift of life for an undisclosed amount of time.

Yonkers Police Department Blotter - September 30, 2009 By Detective Sergeant Patrick McCormack

Yonkers, NY -- On 09/25/09 at approximately 10:00p.m., members of the 3rd Precinct Anti-Crime plainclothes unit developed information that four males were attempting to break into vehicles in the area of Prescott Street.  Anti-Crime Officers Dennis Molina, Christopher Colon, Alex Della Donna, Felix Rios, and Dennis Mullin located the individuals and began a surveillance of these males.  With the assistance of uniformed officers, the males were stopped at the corner of Prescott Street and Garfield Street.  Upon the approach of the officers, one of the suspects (later identified as Rodriguez-Santell, Jose) dropped a clear plastic bag containing alleged crack cocaine (approximately 20 grams, with a street value of approximately $600) to the ground.  A second male (later identified as Perez, Jose M.) admitted to having contraband on his person and he was also found to be in possession of cocaine.  Both males were placed into custody without incident.   

Westchester Herald - Volume 4 * Number 156 - September 28, 2009

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Next Path to My Life By Julius Walls

To my friends and supporters:

At the core of Greyston’s mission is the concept of “Path.” Every individual, and indeed every organization, is on a path. For the last 14 years, I have been honored to share my personal path with that of Greyston. Now, however, our paths diverge.

Counterterrorism Team Launched in Westchester Tonight

“Hercules Team” Deployed in the County for the First Time 

     

Westchester County residents and visitors may have noticed some unusual police activity in the county this evening as police for the first time deployed a highly visible “Hercules Team” as part of ongoing counterterrorism initiatives in Westchester.

Dan Schorr Applauds Congresswoman Lowey for Family Justice Center Funding

Says Center is an Important Step Toward Improving  Crime Victims Services

White Plains, NY -- Dan Schorr, candidate for Westchester District Attorney today applauded Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) for securing a $1 million federal grant to establish a Family Justice Center at the White Plains Court Complex. Mr. Schorr initially called for the creation of a Family Justice Center for Westchester crime victims in November 2008 at the outset of his candidacy for district attorney. 

 

Official Statement: Mayor Commends Council for Scheduling Final SFC Vote

The following is an official statement by Mayor Phil Amicone regarding

the City Council's announcement today of an impending final vote on the

SFC downtown development project.

"Earlier today the City Council announced its intention to schedule a

final approval vote on the landmark SFC project, signaling a possible

major step forward in continuing the revitalization of downtown Yonkers.

I acknowledge the significance of the impending milestone and encourage

the Council to continue moving toward a final vote as soon as possible.

SFC Project Ready for Vote

Council’s Negotiated Terms Now Expected to Move City Forward with New Development    

Yonkers, NY --  Today, the City Council’s Real Estate Committee scheduled a public meeting for Thursday, October 1, at 8:00 p.m. for the proposed $1.5 billion Struever Fidelco Cappelli (SFC) project slated for construction in downtown Yonkers. Residents will once again have an opportunity to speak on the proposed agreement.

Ed Koch Commentary: The Ongoing Battle Against Amnesty by Edward Irving Koch

In a September 22nd editorial, The New York Times renewed its opposition to the construction of a fence to deter illegal crossings from Mexico to the United States. 

New York Civic: Rounding the Far Turn By Henry J. Stern

Four Experts Discuss Bloomberg Campaign, Record, Achievements

A professor and three journalists, experts on New York City politics, participated in a panel discussion before an audience of civic leaders, graduate students and political groupies this morning at the New School’s Center for New York City Affairs.

Ardsley Man Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Financing and Perpetrating Multimillion-dollar Investment Fraud

Preet Bharara (pictured), the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Abdul Tawala Ibn Ali Alishtari pleaded guilty today to charges of terrorism financing and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The plea was entered in Manhattan federal court before United States District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein.