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Yonkers GOP Announces New Leadership: Steve Levy Steps Down as Executive Director
Yonkers, NY -- Yonkers Republican Party Chairman John Jacono ( pictured left) announced today that he has accepted the resignation of GOP Executive director Steve Levy. Jacono thanked Levy for his service and wished him well in future endeavors. Jacono announced the immediate appointment of longtime GOP and community leader Gerry Esposito (pictured right) as new Executive Director for Outreach. Esposito, 12th Ward Republican Leader and a veteran of countless successful Republican campaigns will be responsible for community outreach, voter registration and recruitment efforts. Also, a new Executive Director for Operations, 11th Ward District Leader Bob Moffitt (no photo available)...
Agenda for the Stated Meeting of the Yonkers City Council: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Yonkers, NY -- The Yonkers City Council will conduct its Stated meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at 5:30 pm. The Committee of the Whole at 6:00 pm To be held at the Yonkers City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall. TIME: PRESENT: PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL CHUCK LESNICK DISTRICT 2 MAJORITY LEADER SANDY ANNABI 4 MINORITY LEADER LIAM J. McLAUGHLIN COUNCIL MEMBERS: DISTRICT: 1 PATRICIA D. McDOW 3 JOAN GRONOWSKI 5 JOHN M. MURTAGH 6 DEE BARBATO Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by a minute of silence to invoke God?s guidance and Blessing upon...
Mayor Amicone?s Statement on Election Results By Chuck Lesnick
Yonkers Mayor Phil Amicone this week released an official statement (Voters Message Heard Loud and Clear By Phil Amicone) that purported to set priorities for the City Council?s legislative agenda in January 2010. While I commend the mayor?s congratulatory tone towards our recently elected members, I think it fitting that the City should also recognize the dedicated service of its departing members: Majority Leader Sandy Annabi, Minority Leader Liam McLaughlin and Councilmember Dee Barbato. Under our legislative watch, this year?s budget was trimmed by $7.1 million and an agreement with the SFC developers was brokered that brings an additional $100...
Yonkers Police Department Blotter - November 20, 2009 By Detective Sergeant Patrick McCormack
Yonkers, NY -- On 11/19/09 at approximately 2:28 p.m., 3rd Precinct units responded St. Joseph?s E.R. on a report of a stabbing. Investigation revealed that a 23 year old male area resident sustained a stab wound to his chest in front of 162 Willow Street. The suspect was described as a male black, approximately 20 years old, 6?00? tall, 170 pounds, and wearing a red jacket with a red hat. The victim was listed in serious condition. Anyone with information can please contact the Detective Division at 377-7724.
DiNapoli Warns Against Fixing Budget with Gimmicks or Debt
Report: Failure to Balance Budget Will Result in Dangerous Cash CrunchAlbany, NY -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report on New York?s cash position and urged the State Legislature to balance the current year spending plan without resorting to fiscal gimmicks or debt, which would only push the State?s budget problems into the future at a higher cost to taxpayers. DiNapoli?s report indicates the State?s General Fund may face a $1.4 billion cash deficit next month if corrective action is deferred further. ?The fact is that revenue that was hoped for has not materialized and...
Yonkers, NY -- Responding to a letter from Yonkers Schools Superintendent Bernard Pierorazio, as well as a letter writing campaign from the Yonkers Teachers union, Councilman John Murtagh (R-5) today called upon the Yonkers Board of Education to withdraw its lawsuit against the Yonkers Inspector General, end its refusal to allow the taxpayers to know how it is spending their money and to cooperate with the Mayor and City Council to fund needed repairs to Yonkers? schools. For over a year the Yonkers Board of education has been denying the City?s Inspector General, who is charged with auditing the recipients...
Yonkers Board of Education (YBoE) Spent $16,021.74 in Challenge of I.G?s Purview of YBoE
Read document on FOIL Yonkers Website. Yonkers, NY -- When the Yonkers Board of Education decided to challenge Inspector General Phil Zisman in a lawsuit filed on September 29, 2009 from his office auditing the Yonkers Public Schools District, the retainer by which the YBoE retained the legal services of Lewis and Fiore were contracted at the cost of $400.00 an hour. The accrued cost of preparing the lawsuit during August and September have so far totaled $15,800 plus an additional $221.74 in out of pocket expenses. The YBoE contends I.G. Zisman?s office does not have the authority to audit...
Assemblywoman Paulin Introduces Safe Passing Bill in New York
Albany, NY -- Today Assemblywoman Paulin announced the introduction of a bill that will require motorists to remain at least three feet away from cyclists on the road. This clearance will give motorists a margin of error when passing cyclists in case either the motorist or the cyclist is suddenly required to change course. The need for this legislation was highlighted last week when Greenburgh resident and cyclist Merrill Cassell was crushed under the wheels of a Westchester Bee-Line bus. Merrill, a tireless advocate for making cycling a realistic transportation option, was traveling in the same direction as a Bee-Line...
Jets Drop Heartbreaker 24-22 to Jaguars on Field Goal By Dan Miller
Jets Run Out of Time A paid attendance of more than seventy six thousand football fans gathered at Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands to see the New York Jets (4-4) face the Jacksonville Jaguars (4-4) in a must game for both teams if either would have a chance to see post- season play. NY Jets Tony Richardson in practrice with Brad Smith. The Jaguars came into the game with one of the premier running backs in the league. Maurice Jones-Drew brought 737 rushing yards into the game while scoring 66 points on 11 touchdowns. The Jets countered with Thomas Jones,...
