Yonkers Tribune

Council Democrats Voice Concerns with Over-broad Public Nuisance Legislation By Chuck Lesnick

(L-R): Councilman Wilson Terrero (District 2), Majority leader Patricia McDow (District-1), and Yonkers City council President Chuck Lesnick.

While Intent May be Good, Law Gives Police New Powers to Cite Property & Business Owners 

Yonkers, NY, September 30, 2010 --  On September 28, 2010, the Yonkers City Council, by a vote of 4-3, approved a public nuisance abatement law that, regardless of conviction for such offenses, grants the police department the ability “to impose sanctions and penalties” for public nuisance violations that occur within the premises of any Yonkers building.    

Yonkers Police Department Blotter - September 30, 2010 BY Det. Sgt. Patrick McCormack

Yonkers, NY, September 30, 2010 -- On 09-29-10 at approximately 10:44 p.m., 2nd Precinct units responded to 651 Bronx River Road on a report of an armed robbery with a gun.  A 25 year old male city resident related that he was approached by two black males wearing black ski masks and black hooded sweatshirts.  One of the suspects displayed what appeared to be a gun and the victim was thrown to the ground.  The victim related that he was then struck in the left temple with a firearm, and his cell phone and keys were removed.  The suspects then fled southbound on Bronx River Road in a black SUV, which was driven by a third male.  2nd Precinct units canvassed the area with the assistance of the Westchester County Police Aviation Unit, but the suspects were not located.  Anyone with information can contact the Yonkers Police Detective Division at 914-377-7724.

Current Commentary: Human Flags at the Top of the World BY Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP®

The town of Grise Fiord on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Canada, has temperatures below freezing nearly all year. Its Inuit name, Aujuittuq, means “place that never thaws.”

But, for around 150 people, Grise Fiord is home.

Yonkers Board of Ethics Give Notice of Meeting

Yonkers, NY, September 30, 2010 -- The Yonkers Board of Ethics today made notice of a meeting it calls to order for October 14, 2010, at 7:00 pm, at Yonkers City Hall - 40 South Broadway, 2nd Floor - Mayor's Reception Room.

“True” Conservatives Allege to Have Stopped Illegal Meeting in Yonkers

John Folkerts and Gail Burns Deny Being Served by a restraining Order

Yonkers, NY, September 30, 2010 -- Hugh Fox, Jr., Vice-Chair of the Conservative Party in Yonkers, in a self-claimed “effort to bring some legality to the election process,” today asserts he has  obtained a restraining order to stop John Folkerts, Chair of the Yonkers Conservative Party and Gail Burns, Chair of the Westchester Conservative Party from conducting what he claims is an “illegal reorganization” of the Yonkers Conservative Party that was scheduled to be held today, September 30, 2010, at the Polish Community Center at 11:00 am.  “In an effort to disenfranchise conservatives, Mr. Folkerts sent notices last week inviting Conservativs Party members that participated in the election for district leaders on Primary Day, September 14, 2010, whether they won or lost their elections,” writes Hugh Fox, Jr. in his emailed press release.

New York Civic: Betrayal of the Public Trust BY Henry J. Stern

Disgraced Hevesi is Plea bargaining; Cuomo Gets His Man

September 29, 2010

Election Day is 34 days away, and people are slowly beginning to pay attention to the contests. We do not endorse candidates or predict the outcome of elections. We do make observations as to what is happening.

Yonkers Receives More than $200,000 to Complete Flood Mitigation Project

Elected and Community Officials Join Residents to Announce Final Funding to Alleviate Chronic Flooding Problem

Yonkers, NY, September 29, 2010 -- Deputy Majority Leader and State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) joined President of the 2nd Precinct Community Council Lorraine Palais, President of the Hyatt Association Larry Wilson, Councilman Dennis Shepherd and Yonkers residents to present a grant to The City of Yonkers for more than $200,000 on Wednesday to be used for the final phase of necessary flood mitigation.  

Storm Warnings and Precaution BY Chief Christopher Satriale

Bronxville, NY, September 29, 2010 -- The National Weather Service has issued a wind and flood advisory for Westchester County from 11:00 pm Thursday through 6:00am Friday. the potential exists for winds in excess of 40 mph and rainfallamounts greater than six inches in some locations. the BronxvillePolice Department and Public Works Department is prepared to respond in the event of flooding and wind damage within the Village of Bronxville. 

New York Civic's Henry J. Stern Hosts Annual Fundraiser with Special Guest Hon. Ed Koch

 New York, NY, September 29, 2010 -- New York Civic's annual fundraiser, featuring special guest Ed Koch, will be held tomorrow, September 30, from 6 to 9 pm, at a beautiful penthouse apartmentnear Gramercy Park with a private rooftop. 

For more information about how can you come to our gala, please call 212-564-4441 or direct email to  morgan@nycivic.org. The minimum contribution to attend the event is $100, but larger sums will not be refused.

 

Current Commentary: Keeping College Debt Under Control BY Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP®

In good times, and especially in bad, college graduates tend to earn more money than their less-educated peers, and they have less trouble getting and keeping jobs. But does this mean that any college, at any price, is a sound financial investment?

No, it does not.

Katonah Museum of Art: Mapping - Memory and Motion in Contemporary Art

On the Level with Narog and Aris on WVOX-1460 AM: Teach-Tony Danza

New Rochelle, NY, September 29, 2010 -- The On the Level with Richard Narog and Hezi Aris program of September 28, 2010 is available herein in two parts. The first half hour of the program was a discussion among the co-hosts with input from the public regarding the political landscape in Westchester County. The second MP3, cover the balance of the show was a discussion with Mr Leslie Greif, executive producer of the A & E show "Teach: Tony Danza." The show premiers October 1, 2010, on the A & E cable station at 10 pm Eastern / 9 pm Central. 

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Yonkers Police Department Blotter - September 29, 2010 BY Det. Sgt. Patrick McCormack

Yonkers, NY, September 29, 2010 -- On 09-29-10 at approximately 12:57 a.m., members of the Street Crime Unit in conjunction with the 3rd Precinct Anti-Crime Unit, conducted a surveillance of the Elm Street Area.  During this time, the officers observed a male (later identified as Kyle Ellison), a known gang member with eight prior arrests, place an object in a yard next to 6 Van Cortlandt Park Avenue and walk away.  Officers responded to the location and identified the object as a loaded .380 caliber handgun.  The suspect was placed into custody inside of 9 Van Cortlandt Park Avenue and he was subsequently transported to the City Jail.    

Yonkers Council Targets Slumlords

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tough New Public Nuisance Law Takes Aim at Absentee Landlords and Chronic Violators             

Yonkers, NY, September 29, 2010 -- By a vote of 4 to 3 the Yonkers City Council last night voted to give the Yonkers Police Department and Building Department dramatic new power to target property owners who ignore flagrant criminal activity on their property.            

Senator Stewart-Cousins Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Inactive Public Authorities

Albany, NY, September 28, 2010 -- Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins yesterday announced she has introduced legislation (S8165A) to eliminate 118 public authorities and agencies that are no longer active. The 118 authorities, located across New York State, include defunct industrial development agencies, community development agencies, urban renewal agencies and various other public authorities.