Yonkers Tribune

Reflecting Upon the Conduct of the Yonkers Firefighters Over a 24-hour Tour By MIKE SPANO

New York State Assemblyman Mike Spano, after being afforded an informative “inside” perspective riding a 24-hour shift with Engine 306, situated on Oak Street wrote a letter found herein. Every fire company replicates the accuracy of the day described on a day 15 years ago.

 

 

 

 

 

CLICK ONTO THE LETTER TO VIEW A LARGER SCREENSHOOT OF THE LETTER. 

Mike Spano is the mayor of the City of Yonkers.

 

Mandate Relief Bill Sponsored By Senator Stewart-Cousins Approved by Senate

Saves Taxpayer Money and Increases Flexibility for Local Governments

ALBANY, NY -- A mandate relief bill sponsored by Senator Stewart-Cousins was approved by the State Senate Wednesday. Senate bill 6634A would extend the repayment terms of short term loans issued to local governments in 2007 and 2008 -- the beginning of the economic downturn. The repayment terms would be extended from five to seven years, which will save local governments hundreds of thousands of dollars over the two year period.

Yonkers Mayor Spano Proposes Controlled Sick Leave as Potential Plan to Avoid Yonkers Fire Department Layoffs for 2012-2013 Budget

YONKERS, NY – May 31, 2012 -- Mayor Mike Spano today announced a plan to avoid layoffs of Fire Department personnel in the new budget, while reducing overtime costs by nearly $6 million a year. Spano said the proposal will rely on controlling sick leave abuse in the Fire Department, which has grown to excessive proportions and is costing the taxpayers millions of dollars a year in overtime costs.

Mayor Spano said in some weeks as much as 25% of the fire department’s personnel call in sick, and that routinely an average more than 20% of department personnel are calling in sick during any given week.

Alleged Impropriety of Westchester County District Attorney DiFiore Topic of Discussion on Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris

A discussion about allegations of impropriety presented against Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore will be the subject of today’s program.

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. Join the conversation by calling 1-347-205-9201. Please stay on topic.

Hezi Aris will moderate today’s show.

 

THE ALBANY CORRESPONDENT: Senate Democrats' Coup-Coup's Nest By CARLOS GONZALEZ

It's a coup-coup's nest at the Capitol.

With six months before the general election, several names have surfaced regarding the potential replacement of Senate's top Democrat. 

The current Senate Minority Leader, John Sampson (D-Brooklyn), vows to remain on as leader and compares the uprising to replace him as "family squabbles."

Sampson's nest unrest were made public last week when he got pigeon pooped by the New York Daily News who exposed the Democratic conference's rising no-confidence sentiment in their leader.  

Yonkers Public Hearing on Westchester On the Level with Narog and Aris

The Yonkers City Couvil was the venue for a public hearing regarding Mayor Mike Spano's proposed FY2012-2013 Budget. Meetings began as early as 4:30 p.m. and were concluded closer to 7:00 pm, in time for the public hearing to begin. At 9:05 p.m. the City Council President those in attendance a 5 minute intermission with a claim that the audio / video tape neded to be cahnged. That was my segue to depart. 23 additionals speakers were on the roster. The public hearing would be followed by a Yonkers City Council meeting. I surmised the meeting would end closer to 1 a.m. I will discuss the public hearing from Wednesday's morning hour onward. Some people may be able to avail themselves for the show. We will do our best if left to my own devices.

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. Join the conversation by calling 1-347-205-9201. Please stay on topic.

 Hezi Aris will conduct today's interview.

 

Allegations of Impropriety By Westchester County D.A. DiFiore Unproven By HEZI ARIS

YONKERS, NY -- May 29, 2012 -- In an article written by Chuck Bennett of The New York Post today, May 29, 2012, in an EXCLUSIVE reports, “DA Improperly Got Her Maid Welfare: Probe”, referring to Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore. The article asserts Ms DiFiore “pulled strings” to obtain food stamps, cash assistance and Medicaid benefits for her family’s live-in housekeeper, and bases the foundation for these statements on an internal report obtained from Westchester County’s Department of Social Services by Dhyalma Vazquez, a county anti-fraud investigator, as well as, an officer of the Yonkers Independence Party and office holder with Westchester County Independence Party Chairman Dr. Giulio Cavallo.

Narog and Aris on Westchester On the Level - May 29, 2012

Co-hosts Richard Narog and Hezi Aris distill the news that was and is, specifically with regard to Yonkers. On Tuesday, May 29, 2012, the subject matter will include the Public Hearing over Mayor Mike Spano's proposed FY 2012-2013 Budget, the union contracts that remain in limbo, the projected cuts, the influence of special interests and how they affect the process, and so muuch more.

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.

Join the conversation by calling 1-347-205-9201. Please stay on topic.

 

EXCLUSIVE: Yonkers Cross Hill Academy Teacher Teacher Anthony Marinello Charged with Grand Larceny By HEZI ARIS

YONKERS, NY – March 28, 2012 – It was on March 28,2012 when the Yonkers Tribune reported about the accusation lodged against Anthony Marinello, a teacher at Cross Hill Academy, who was arrested the day before by Pelham Police Department Detective Hynes over the Offense of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a violation of Penal Law PL 155.35 DF3. The Penal Law is specific in defining Grand Larceny when an individual steals property valued over $3,000 in value.

Yonkers PBA Fundraiser for Cancer Stricken Detective James “Jimmy” McCabe