Yonkers Tribune

NYS Grant Program for Job Retraining Class of Women Still Available

YONKERS, NY --  A new program, funded by New York State, will give unemployed or underemployed women from Westchester an opportunity to find a job in the green energy industry. Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assemblyman Gary Pretlow and Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer will present a check for $40,000 to the Yonkers YWCA on Monday, September 24, 2012,  to fund a free Solar Workforce Training Program in conjunction with Rockland Community College. Program participants will be on hand at the press conference to discuss their journeys and how this training could open doors for them in a growing industry.

The program begins on October 11, 2012 and spots are still available.

On Track to Pass On-time Budget By Mike Spano

Albany, NY, March 28, 2011 -- “A bi-partisan agreement has been reached that will put New York State on track to pass an on-time budget that reduces year-to-year spending and closes a $10 billion deficit without raising taxes.

“While we were successful in making some vital restorations – including EPIC for seniors, $19.6 in education aid (VLT revenue) for Yonkers schools andeconomic development initiatives to foster job creation – I share the concern ofmany working families who believe the sacrifice should be more equally shared among the wealthiest New Yorkers in order to better provide for our children’s education.

Senator Stewart-Cousins Rallies Political Support to Restore Education Funds

Albany, NY -- Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (35th District- D/WF/I) rallied Democratic political support to restore proposed State budget cuts to education funding, joining several of her colleagues at a press conference in the Capital. The Senator advised the cuts, totaling over $1.5 billion, can be restored by continuing the income tax surcharge on individuals netting more than $200,000 per year, and couples netting more than $300,000 per year. The surcharge was signed into law in 2009 and is set to expire on December 31, and it would bring over $4 billion in revenue to the State this fiscal year. 

Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Bipartisan Deal on 9/11 Health

Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles E. Schumer today announced they have reached a bipartisan agreement to pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act today in the U.S. Senate. 

Senators Gillibrand and Schumer issued the following statement: 

Mayor Koch, Senate “Heroes of Reform” Call on Senate to Pass NY Uprising Reform Bills as First Order of Business in January

“Heroes” Unveil Comprehensive Reform Legislation to Fulfill NY Uprising Campaign Pledge and Commitments to Leading Civic Orgs

Bills on Ethics, Budget, Redistricting Part of Wide-Ranging Plan to Clean Up Albany

53 of 62 Members of Incoming Senate Signed Pledge Before Election

New York, NY -- Hon. Mayor Koch, the former New York City Mayor,  and members of the Senate unveiled a package of reform bills today that would fulfill the “New York Uprising Heroes of Reform” pledge, and called on the Senate to pass the comprehensive reform legislation as its first order of business in January.

Ten Russian Agents Plead Guilty and Are to Be Removed from The United States

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WASHINGTON, D.C., July 8, 2010 -- Ten individuals pleaded guilty today in Manhattan federal court to conspiring to serve as unlawful agents of the Russian Federation within the United States and will be immediately expelled from the United States, the Justice Department announced today.

Paulin’s Bill to End Tragic Infant Abandonment Passes Assembly

Legislation Gives Parents More Time to Safely Give Up Unwanted Newborns, Protects Parents from Criminal Liability  

June 17, 2010, Albany, NY -- The Assembly unanimously passed Assemblywoman Amy Paulin’s legislation to better implement the Abandoned Infant Protection Act of 2000 by extending the time parents are allowed to safely abandon infants to 30 days. The bill eliminates criminal prosecution against parents who abandon their child safely, as prescribed by law (A.1111)

HUD Adds Important Civil Rights Protections To Its Grant Programs

 Applicants will be required to comply with state & local LGBT anti-discrimination laws

June 7, 2010, Washington, DC -- For the first time in its history, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will require grant applicantsseeking HUD funding to comply with state and local anti-discrimination laws that protect lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. Today, HUD published a noticedetailing the general requirements that will apply to all of the Department’s competitively awarded grant programs for Fiscal Year 2010.

Sen Klein Fights Auto Insurance Fraud with Increased Penalties

 June 3, 2010, Albany, NY -- State Senator and Deputy Majority Leader Jeffrey D. Klein (D-Bronx / Westchester) announced today the NYS Senate passed his legislation to impose tougher penalties on those who commit auto insurance fraud, helping to keep down insurance premium costs for those who properly insure their vehicles.

Assembly Colleagues Shake-up the Process to Help Achieve Progress BY MIKE SPANO

 “Yesterday, several of my Assembly colleagues and I stormed the governor’s office and demanded that he speak to us about the lateness of the state budget. The governor hasn’t spoken to Assembly Speaker Silver in over a week. The governor’s silence, when so much is hanging in the balance, is unacceptable and as Yonkers’ representative, I feel that we need answers now.