Yonkers Tribune

Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins: Senate Approves Shared Services Legislation

Measure Will Assist Municipalities with Lowering Costs to Taxpayers

ALBANY, NY – JANUARY 31, 2012 -- State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D/I/WF – 35th District) announced that the Senate unanimously approved Senate bill 5525-B, which will allow localities to contract for goods and services with the State, federal government, and other municipalities. The bill is designed to lower costs and in turn, save tax dollars.

Lesnick Suggests Redistricting Task Force Keep Yonkers’ Senate District Undivided

Risk of Losing Influence and State Aid if Plan Goes Through

YONKERS, NY --  January 31, 2012 --  Yonkers City Council President Chuck Lesnick today testified before the Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment at The Bronx Museum of the Arts and voiced his concern and the city’s need to keep the state’s senate district representing Yonkers undivided. A proposed plan before the state legislature would divide Yonkers into two separate districts and create the opportunity for a non-Yonkers resident to be elected to represent the fourth largest city in New York State and the largest in Westchester County. 

Below is Lesnick’s statement to the task force:

New York Civic: Liar's Poker By HENRY J. STERN

 

Truth is the First Casualty In Redistricting, as in War

political issue of the year in New York State is redistricting following the 2010 census. New lines for legislative and Congressional districts must be drawn in time for the 2012 elections. New York is on the path to being one of the slowest states to adopt new lines.

Current Commentary: Carrying The Political Burden Of “Carried Interest” By LARRY M. ELKIN

 

A person’s income tax returns paint a pretty vivid portrait if you know what to look for, and the picture of Mitt Romney that emerged last week is that of a successful investor and politician who does his best to make his financial affairs bulletproof.

Mayor Spano and Inspector General Schorr Announce New Online Site for Anonymous Tips

YONKERS, NY – January 30, 2012 -- As part of an on-going effort to better detect and deter fraud, waste and abuse in government, Mayor Mike Spano and Inspector General (IG) Dan Schorr have launched  a new online site today, www.YonkersIGTips.com, for Yonkers residents to anonymously post any information and tips as it relates to the city government.

Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris - January 31, 2012 Show

 

Westchester On the Level is heard from Mondays to Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on the Internet. The show will conclude at 11:30 a.m. this Tuesday due to logistical concerns: http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/WestchesterOntheLevel. Join the conversation by calling toll-free to 1-877-674-2436. Please stay on topic.

On Tuesday, January 31^st, after attending the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency Meeting conducted by Yonkers Mayor and YIDA Chair Mike Spano, Richard Narog and Hezi Aris will discuss the events of the day and their ramifications, including the expected GOP Primary being contested in Florida Tuesday night.

For those who cannot join us live, consider listening to the show by way of an MP3 download, or an on demand after 12:15 p.m., January 31, 2012 at the following link:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/westchesteronthelevel/2012/01/31/westchester-on-the-level

Yonkers Parking Authority Board to Hold Regular Meeting

YONKERS, NY -- The Board of Directors of the Yonkers Parking Authority will convene a regular meeting under the provisions of Article II, §2, of the bylaws of the Yonkers Parking Authority on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., at the Yonkers Parking Authority boardroom, located at 8 Buena Vista Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701.

 

Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris - January 30, 2012

 

Westchester On the Level is heard from Mondays to Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on the Internet: http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/WestchesterOntheLevel. Join the conversation by calling toll-free to 1-877-674-2436. Please stay on topic.

Richard Narog and Hezi Aris are your co-hosts. In the week beginning January 30th and ending on February 3^rd, we have many exciting people worthy of being heard. We begin the week on Monday, January 30th with Nancy B. Brewer [ http://NancyBBrewer.com/ ], author, history re-enactor and genealogist. Among her written work are “Carolina Rain,” “Beyond Sandy Ridge,” “Quotes and Poems in Black and White,” and “A Doll Named Fannie,” among other creative work.

At St. John's Riverside Hospital Life Is Getting Better

Shelley Mayer Campaign Office to Hold Grand Opening

 

YONKERS, NY -Two weeks after winning the nomination of the Democratic, Independence, and Working Families parties, 

 

Shelley Mayer will officially open her campaign office. On Sunday, Jnuary 29^th. The event will be conducted between 4 and 6 pm, and take place at 636 Saw Mill Rover Road, near Tuckahoe Road, above the Vinyline Windows and Doors, in Yonkers, NY 10710-4009.

Mayor Mike Spano Selects Legislator Bernice Spreckman to Serve as Senior Affairs Liaison

Yonkers, NY --Mayor Mike Spano on January 25, 2012, announced that he has selected County Legislator Bernice Spreckman to serve in the honorary position of Senior Affairs Liaison to the Mayor.

 

Legislator Spreckman, who currently represents the 14^th County Legislative seat, previously served as a Yonkers City Councilmember, Vice Mayor and was elected the first female president of the New York State Councilman's Association.

Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris - January 27, 2012

The January 27, 2012 airing of Westchester on the Level will scrutinize the news of the week, of the day, and the expectations for next week. The show is heard live from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, from Monday to Friday. Listen live: http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/WestchesterOnThe Level and join the conversation by calling toll-free to 1-877-674-2436.

Op-Ed: The Drudge Distort By MATT BARBER

 

You’re being manipulated. A well respected, highly influential news source has cast aside all journalistic integrity to shill for the liberal, GOP establishment candidate in this presidential race.

The New York Times, you say? MSNBC? The Washington Post? No. We all gave up on those “progressive” rags a long time ago.

Regrettably, the latest media outlet to assume a decidedly yellow hue during this heated primary cycle is the Drudge Report. It pains me to even write this. Drudge has always been both my first and last internet news stops of the day.

The Albany Correspondent: Senate Democratic Leader John L. Sampson Weighs in on Republican Proposed District Lines By CARLOS GONZALEZ

 

ALBANY, NY – January 26, 2012 -- The New York State Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment released it's proposed lines for the New York State Senate and Assembly today.

Please review the proposed maps here:

http://www.latfor.state.ny.us/maps/?sec=prop2012a

Yonkers Plumbing Inspector Arrested For Bribe Solicitation

WHITE PLAINS, NY -- January 26, 2012 -- Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore (pictured) announced today that Peter Daliso (DOB 11/26/53) of 71 Lincoln Avenue, Ardsley, New York, was arraigned on a Felony Complaint charging him with:

 

 

• one count of Bribe Receiving in the Third Degree a class “D” Felony.