Yonkers Tribune

THE HEZITORIAL: A Squeeze Play Gone Awry By HEZI ARIS

The jury’s verdict was divulged before the Hon. Colleen McMahon’s courtroom close to the Noon hour last Thursday, March 29, 2012. The jury foreman gave the unanimous verdict over which every allegation deliberated upon was made. On the first count, he was heard to say, “Guilty.” I did not believe I heard correctly. On the second count, he said, “Guilty.” I believe I realized my lower jaw had dropped to the floor only when on the third count he also said, “Guilty.” It was then, that I said to myself, “They are going to find them ‘guilty’ on every count.”  There were 11 charges in all, some shared others specific to one defendant, rather than the other. Upon reflection, and to this day, I cannot fathom the rationale deduced by the jury in their deliberation.

Jereis Vows to Appeal - Zehy Jereis Defense Fund

Solar City: Turning Sunshine Into Savings

Eye On Theatre: Pipe Dream By JOHN SIMON

Do musicals’ books have to make sense? Not necessarily. Do they need a good love story? You bet. Can this story be stretched to two hours? Preferably, but good songs and enthusiastic acting and dancing can make up for nearly everything.

Conductor James Sadewhite and Michael Edelman on Westchester On the Level - March 30th at 10 A.M.

Westchester On the Level is heard from Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on the Internet:http://www.BlogTalkRadio.com/WestchesterOntheLevel. Maestro James Sadewhite of the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra is our guest from 10 am- 11 am. An overview of the Yonkers corruption trial of Sandy Annabi and Zehy Jereis will be conducted from 11 am to 12 Noon with guest Michael Edelman, Esq. Join the conversation by calling 1-347-205-9201. You are asked to stay on topic.

Richard Narog and Hezi Aris are co-hosts of the show. Hezi Aris will conduct the interview today.

 

Nick Spano Convalescing After Receiving Stent Implant By HEZI ARIS

YONKERS, NY -- March 29, 2012 -- Former New York State Senator Nick Spano was sufffering chest pain. He was smart to visit his doctor who administered a stress test. The doctor found a blockage to the heart. He underwent surgery in which a stent was inserted in the heart. He is recuperating; and in good spirit.

BREAKING NEWS: Jereis and Annabi Found Guilty by HEZI ARIS

NEW YORK, NY -- March 29, 2012 -- The jury presiding over the corruption and bribery charges agains former Yonkers City Councilwoman Sandy Annabi and former Yonkers GOP Chairman Zehy Jereis found the respective defendants guilty on all counts made against them. Lawyers for the defendants are expected to file motions of dismissal by May 4, 2012.

The Good, The Bad, and The Unconstitutional By LARRY M. ELKIN

There are good laws, there are bad laws, and there are unconstitutional laws. One could argue that all unconstitutional laws are bad, but that does not mean all bad laws are unconstitutional.

I happen to believe that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, widely though somewhat unfairly called “Obamacare” (“Democare” would be more accurate), is a very bad law. I think it will ruin the economics of health insurance by allowing healthy people to put off buying insurance until they are sick. I think it will lead many small businesses to drop health insurance for their employees entirely; I have already done that in my business. I think it will drive costs higher, not lower as its backers insist.

March 28, 2012 Update of Federal Lawsuit Attesting to Bribery and Corruption by Ms Annabi and Mr Jereis By HEZI ARIS

NEW YORK, NY and YONKERS, NY -- March 28, 2012 -- The jury continued to deliberate over the charges of bribery and extortion charged against Ms Sandy Annabi and Mr Zehy Jereis. The frustration level over the speed by which the jury may be moving was questioned by media but not revealed directly. I believe it could be inferred. The jury revealed its progress by making a request before 11:00 am. They requested proof of whether Columbia Equities, Division of Ocean First Bank was a member of the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation). They would be curtly advised that should the information they seek have been in the testimony, it is they, not the judge, the government lawyers, or the defendants’ lawyers, who must find the pertinent testimony.

New York Civic – The Budget: Is It a Piñata? By HENRY J. STERN

Budget Disputes Vary in Intensity Depending on Funds Available and Ambitions of Lawmakers

Like nature itself, city government deals with different matters in different seasons of the year. First is the season of the budget, which begins with requests for funds by agencies and advocates, most of which are politely ignored because there are insufficient resources to fund them. The word most heard at budget time is no.