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Roger Alissa
Witherspoon Singer
Page 20 Page 12
Of Significance An Open Letter of Appeal to Open Letter to Yonkers PBA
Campaign Trail
Yonkers Business Owners President Det. Keith Olson
Benevolent Association
Pgs. 3, 4 By Det. Keith Olson [PBA]and the Yonkers By Steven M. Asaro on going and expressed to
Community Captain’s, Lieutenant’s the Downtown Waterfront
Pg. 4 Written May 5, 2010, on and Sergeant’s Association Det. Olson, Business Improvement
Economic Behalf of the Yonkers PBA [CLSA] believe that we I am writing in response District (DWBID) and
Development and CLSA are partners to your Yonkers City
Pgs. 5, 6 Membership with you, recently C o u n c i l
Government to Yonkers the business published Majority
Business owner, in that letter in the Leader Pat
Pgs. 7 - 10
Owners to we are both Yo n k e r s McDow.
Legal Notice Tribune. While my
Save the cornerstones
Pg. 19 As a intention is
Yonkers Police in the future
Medicine Department of Yonkers professional not to place
Pg. 12 and Protect success. For and resident blame, I
Op-Ed Yonkersites. this reason of the remain intent
Pgs. 1, 14 - 19 we feel it is d o w n to w n , in expressing
Radio Dear Yonkers necessary to I and others but one recent experience,
P g. 4 Business Owner, bring to light the effects share the concerns of safety and look forward to your
The men and women in the Getty Square area. reply.
Spoof
of the Yonkers Police see An Open Pg. 18 These concerns have been see Open Letter Pg. 18
Pg. 19
Trend Alert:
Referring to... Yonkers Elected Officials Celente Predicted Pakistani
in Denial Terror as a Top Trend for 2010,
Thomas from where he sits during More Terror to Come
Bock meetings are likewise releases – Gerald Celente
Page 16 clueless. Leadership forecast a new wave terror
skills elude them all. strikes against the United
By Hezi Aris Skullduggery and plots of States. He predicted the
subterfuge eviscerate those time, the place, the who
Gail Yonkers elected officials that might try to think out and the how.
are in disarray. They have of the box. Yonkersites The “time” would be
Farrelly no plan for presiding over learned to live under 2010. The “place” would
Page 19 these trying times. Times the aegis of democracy, By Gerald Celente be public and symbolic.
have gotten tough. Mayor defined by nepotism, The “who” would, in
Ed Koch Phil Amicone is clueless; marketed as benevolent and Kingston, NY -- 4 May all probability, be a lone
Movie so are those who advise paternalistic. Times were 2010 -- Months prior to wolf of Pakistani origin
him. Yonkers City Council good. There was no need the release of the Trends or heritage. The “how”
Reviews President Chuck Lesnick is for excellence in thinking Journal’s “Top Trends for would be low-tech or high
Page 13 likewise clueless; those who or planning; mediocrity 2010” – on radio, TV, in – whatever the method or
sit on either side of the dais see Hezitorial Pg. 2 Trend Alerts® and press see Trend Alert Pg. 21
2 WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010
WESTCHESTER
HERALD
The Hezitorial From Page 1
was the name of the game. that is government, to the Perhaps former Yonkers the message but the intent
WHYTMedia Times have changed. delight of their devotees. In Mayor Angelo Martinelli? to obfuscate is maintained.
Demands are greater than the end, The People are of Or does A. & J Ciancilli, Don’t you just love
Published weekly those we elected to serve no consequence. Inc., contracting owner and consistency?
WHYTMedia The People can manage. Mayor Amicone Chairman of the Yonkers It has been over a month
@gmail.com Pontification is no longer delights in flinging Zoning Board of Appeals since the news report
Tel: 914-562-0834 sufficient. Insular thought Molotov cocktails into pull the strings? What’s the that Martin’s Cadillac
WHYTeditor@ is insufficient. The very any media arena that will deal? You know what it is. on Central Avenue was a
gmail.com thought that some know listen. He has no plan. Fess up boys. It’s time. Who viable operation. The lie
WHYTsubscription better than others and will By lacking direction and will be first to squeal? was disseminated by City
@gmail.com ramrod their concepts assertiveness in setting his There is no logic to the Hall and given credence
without deference to The goal to serve the public conduct of government in media. The reality is
Publisher People’s will, concerns, good, he is reduced to an in Yonkers. Under Mayor that Martin’s Cadillac has
Hezi Aris and needs, is no longer inconsequential, whining, Amicone the Ridge Hill closed their doors. Why is
acceptable. cantankerous, oaf who property valued at $500 City Hall mum? What’s the
Editor As the impact of has lost his way; and million was sold to Forest purpose of the cover-up?
Hezi Aris financial decay collapses forced Yonkersites to be City Ratner Corp. for $8.5 Further down from
Columns about us, Yonkers’ elite, imprisoned by his inability million. Mayor Amicone Martin’s Cadillac is the old
Cam Bock belittle its significance vis- to think things through. used the $8.5 million, premise of Boulder Creek,
Lee Daniels a-vis the viability of the Coming to his assistance one-shot, to fill a budget long closed. Will someone
Marilyn Elie City of Yonkers. Mayor is the effete President deficit. please turn off the lights,
Gail Farrelly Amicone has advised the Lesnick who has learned The SFC project has been including the neon signs.
Lisa Fine FY2010-2011 Budget the comfort embodied in downsized to a point where Yonkers can not afford the
Peggy Godfrey is $109.5 million. Since backroom commiseration Yonkers is not made privy electric bill.
Anthony Greco his announcement, he supporting the elite, that is to hear its total. Whatever The $1 million Verizon
Diane M. Grassi has insinuated his finger the power in office, rather the pipedream, at issue, lawsuit for Internet services
Joe Klock, Sr. pointing skills beyond the than The People he was has and always will be, can rendered to the Yonkers
Edward I. Koch ivory tower and imagined elected to represent. What Louis Cappelli, president Public Library is another
Bob Marrone moat where he concocts a disappointment. of Cappelli Enterprises hidden situation charge
Richard Nestro these concepts of deceipt. SFC, the development muster the funds to build alleged to have taken place
Martin McGloin The failure of Wall Street is project, was given new the “new” vision? Can under the watchful eye
Barbara Barton Sloane evident. The failure of Main expression by Capelli anyone show Yonkersites and direction of City Hall.
Zuri A. Stanback Street is not as familiar. Yet Enterprises’ Joe Apicella the money by which this Why has City Hall kept its
Henry J. Stern within each environment with Mayor Amicone by project will proceed? mouth shut. There is no
Andy Wainer reside responsibilities his side. It was logical Without such proof, will shame in admitting you
Bob Weir not taken. The common for Mr Apicella to be the City Hall continue to exact messed up; Yonkersites
Roger Witherspoon denominator on Wall Street mouthpiece on this project; eminent domain procedures know why there is a yellow
Advertising and Main Street is the he has talking rights, to daylight the river? Why? stain running down your
WHYTads@gmail.com human factor. The man, the Mayor Amicone has none. And what for? pants leg. Oh my!
or call 914-562-0834 woman, who are familiar Mr. Apicella downsized the After demanding and The Fr. Pat Carrol Green
with both worlds but have project without a word heard getting Shop Rite to upgrade Housing projected is a
maintained their silence. from Mayor Amicone. The their store on Riverdale disaster awaiting a lawsuit.
We They are us. We have been
silent too long. Will anyone
gig is up. Aided and abetted
by President Lesnick and
Avenue, above which a
CVS Pharmacy is moving
City Hall is working
overtime to buy off
Welcome speak?
It is that silence that
the Yonkers City Council
membership, SFC will be
in, what is the purpose
of another supermarket
criticism of its most vocal
critics. Why? Did anyone
Your has emboldened the inept advising Yonkers openly within blocks being built inform Lorraine Lopez?
to embody the Peter from here onward. by SFC? SFC, with City Other disasters role
Comments Principle for their personal A new mirage, perhaps Hall approval, is now set off the tongue: nValley
gain. The political parties vision, if you are so on cannibalizing Shop Technology Center,
Tell us if we have offered little solace inclined, without a word as Rite by burdening their PPAC, YMCA, Pier View
are doing to anyone. They don’t to how much revenue will ROI (return on investment) Restaurant, Whisky Rio,
challenge the opposing ever be generated by the with a competitor yet to be Patty J’s, Miami Subs,
something party, comfortable with the “new” Yonkers downtown named. Hyundai, Kia, L & M
non-aggression pacts that / waterfront development. Dare I say, there is no Mercury, and so much
wrong, and have consumed Yonkers and President Lesnick’s task supermarket anchor, no more.
what we are Westchester County alike. master is Mayor Amicone. movie theater anchor, no It’s time for the
Not a word is heard. Party Who is Mayor Amicone’s nothing. If there where, Yonkers City Council to
doing right. leadership is permitted task master? Is it former it would have been return Mayor Amicone’s
WHYTEditor@ free reign. Their rationale New York State Lieutenant announced. Not that SFC FY2010-2011 Budget. It is
is conniving a plot to earn Governor and present announcements are worth an insincere budget hiding
gmail.com market share of the pie, legal eagle Al DelBello? much; they keep changing funds not revealed under the
WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010 3
The Noel Fine Art: Closing Sale
Hezitorial By Noel DeGaetano oriental rugs, Chinese
art, wooden boxes, jade
continue to provide a range
of services, including art,
of classes will be posted
on our website – www.
From Page 2 noelfineart.com -- mid
Bronxville, NY -- It is with jewelry and many, many antiques, rugs and watch
ill-defined budget lines. The no small amount of sadness other items. The sale will appraisals; art restoration; August.) Finally, in a salute
explanation of each budget that after 11 years, Noel end May 31st. fine art framing; and watch to the artistic and literary
line must be defined by Fine Art announces the Having served the / clock repairs. “salons” of another era,
extending and extrapolating closing of its gallery at 80 community since 1999, As an exciting new we will also be scheduling
the funds within. Kraft Avenue in Bronxville, Noel Fine Art is moving to addition, the new gallery poetry and book readings
Bronxville came up with May 31st, 2010. a larger studio space at 33 will also offer art classes, by local writers, and we
a budget; so did Hastings- Beginning on May 1st, Terrace Place in Tuckahoe, including instruction in will offering the gallery as
on-Hudson. Even White 2010, we will be having a NY, just a short walk up painting, drawing and a place to meet.
Plains managed to reduce “moving sale” comprised from the train station. watercolor – both with and I look forward to
costs from their proposed of the merchandise in the The new gallery space without a model – as well as serving current and new
budget. Even New York gallery – many at 30 to 40% customers at my new space
will continue to exhibit demonstrations in making
City came up with a budget. off retail prices -- including in Tuckahoe.
some of finest artists in sculpture with different
Each did it before they have
vintage watches, clocks, Westchester, as well as materials. (A schedule
figured out what to do in
Albany. How come Yonkers
hasn’t figured it out?
Yonkers Mayor Amicone
has not engaged in discussion
Cohen Nominated As Republican Candidate
with anyone on reducing the
budget requirements. What for New York State Senate
is Mayor Amicone waiting White Plains, NY -- At too high, businesses and about the problems that we state government that just
for? Washington will not a special nominating jobs are being chased out all know exist in our state. I doesn’t get it.“
pay Albany and Albany has convention held tonight of New York, Albany is will take on the dysfunction Cohen, who is also an
no ability or compunction Bob Cohen, a 55-year old dysfunctional, and political attorney, runs a real estate
to pay Yonkers, especially real estate professional from and that it is stagnation that and construction company
with Mayor Amicone’s Scarsdale, was nominated time we make have brought in Manhattan. He has been
finger pointing before their as the Republican candidate changes, New York a volunteer firefighter in
faces. What now Mayor for New York State Senate its time we State to the Scarsdale for 17 years and
Amicone? What now Chuck in the 37th District. At get some brink of ruin. is currently a member of
Lesnick? the convention Cohen new people I will bring the non-partisan Town
I know each protagonist promised to bring change in elected the change and Village Civic Club
is incapable of a lucid and common sense to the office,” Cohen and common Education Forum.
response. Neither has the most dysfunctional state said. sense to the More biographical
synaptic ability to focus legislature in America. “It’s State Capital information can be found
on solutions, and neither is Cohen will take on time to do that our people on his campaign website
competent in defining and incumbent Sen. Suzi something about the demand!” www.BobCohen2010.com.
/ or expressing a plan for Oppenheimer (D), a mess, the embarrassment “We have already seen The 37th Senate District
the public good. Each is 26-year member of the of our dysfunctional too many of our friends, is comprised of Harrison,
comfortable in the position legislature who is seeking state government. And neighbors and family, too Mamaroneck, New Castle,
they are in. The only ones her 14th term. my experience as a self- many of our businesses, most of New Rochelle,
out of sort are “some” of
“While I am out there made businessman, as a large and small, vote North Castle, Ossining, Rye
The People; and they are
talking to our neighbors, community activist and with their feet and leave Town, Rye City, Scarsdale,
easily dismissed.
and yes even Democrats, concerned citizen, as a the State of New York and White Plains.
The only issue now is who
they all seem to be saying father have put me in a because of high taxes,
are you? Are you “some” of
the same things. Taxes are position to do something endless regulation, and a
The People, or not?
Ramondelli Nominated Republican Candidate for New York’s 93rd Assembly District
Yonkers, NY -- The Yonkers sanity, generating job Ramondelli said. an Albany that is arrogant,
Republican City Committee growth and making sure Ramondelli will be running disconnected, and until
officially nominated Yonkers receives its fair against Assemblyman Mike now unchallenged. The
Mike Ramondelli at the share of school funding. Spano, whose incumbancy word dysfunctional is no
convention held May “This November, voters stretche 16 years. longer adequate to describe
6, 2010 the Ukrainian have the opportunity “Even though New our state’s government.
Center in Yonkers. At the to elect true reformers Yorkers pay the highest The insanity of legislators
convention, Ramondelli who will end the Albany property and payroll taxes in Albany running rampant
vowed to fight for Yonkers culture as we know it. I’m in the country, we are faced has had a severe impact
in Albany by working here to tell you that I am with a 9.2 billion dollar on Yonkers and it must be
toward restoring fiscal one of those reformers.” budget deficit as a result of see Ramondelli Pg. 4
4 WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010
Gubernatorial Candidate Ramondelli Nominated Republican Candidate for
New York’s 93rd Assembly District From Page 3
Kristin Davis On the Level brought to an end.” significant changes in has energized our campaign
on WVOX-1460 AM “I know, from speaking
with voters, that all of this
Albany - now. I’m looking
forward to meeting many
and I look forward to the
great honor of serving them
with Hezi Aris is not going unnoticed
and I am very encouraged
more residents as I continue
going door to door, block to
in Albany.”
To find out more about
New Rochelle, NY -- Kristin Olson. by my conversations with block and neighborhood to Mike Ramondelli, please
David, candidate for new For those who crave the people of Yonkers. neighborhood to talk with visit www.ramondelli2010.
York State Governor, will more news with a Yonkers Republicans, Democrats the people of our city and com
speak about her candidacy perspective consider and Independents all listen to what they have to
with On the listening to agree that we must make say. Their encouragement
Level hosts Hezi Aris
R i c h a r d
Narog and
We d n e s d a y
mornings
Democrats Select Greg Varian for
Hezi
from
Aris
10
at 8:35 am
when he and
June 22 Special Election
am through Bob Marrone New Rochelle, NY -- stretched and stressed. Our
11 am, this discuss hyper Democrats nominated empathy for our neighbors,
Tuesday, May local issues community leader Greg and our better natures, are
10, 2010, on on the Good Varian on May 6, 2010, tried and tested in the face
WVOX-1460 Morning to run for County Board of our own personal and
AM on your Westchester of Legislators in the 10th family struggles to make
radio dial radio program District. A special election ends meet. Public servants
and via audio hosted by Bob will be held June 22. are challenged to see their
streaming Marrone. Last night’s mini- role in a new light ... to find
technology convention was called to pragmatic and creative new
on the Internet at www. choose between Varian, a solutions to these difficult
WVOX.com. The opening lawyer and elected trustee problems, and to find
minutes will host Yonkers of the New Rochelle Public budget was “unsustainable” common ground for the
PBA President Keith Library, and Mayor John and that “fundamental greater good.”
Fitzpatrick of Tuckahoe. change must be made in the “And while the problems
Democratic District way we administer county we face are enormous,”
Leaders from the 10th government. Taxpayers concluded Varian, “I am
legislative district heard have reached the limit of confident that we will come
nominating speeches for what they can afford and out stronger on the other
both candidates and then side.”
“America’s great heard from the candidates
themselves before casting
are rightly demanding new
approaches.”
Varian continued, “Now
Varian won 57% of the
vote to get the party’s nod.
their votes.
community radio Varian said the county
is when our underlying
values and our wallets are
Two-Day Blood Drive in Honor of Officer Luigi
stations!” Osso Yields 217 Units
-The Wall Street Journal Irvington, NY -- More than police on April 21. He
200 people turned out in suffered severe head trauma
support of the 2-day blood and serious injuries to his
drive held May 5 and May entire body, and underwent
6, 2010 in honor of Luigi several surgeries. This 2-day
Osso, a Village of Irvington blood drive was organized
Police Officer. Hudson by the Irvington Volunteer
Valley Blood Services, a Ambulance Corp in Officer
division of New York Blood Osso’s name, and held at
Center, collected 217 units the Irvington High School
of blood, an amount capable Theater Arts Building.
of saving as many as 500 Any company,
The Voice of The Golden Apple people. community organization,
Police Officer Luigi Osso, place of worship, or
One Broadcast Forum, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801 (914) 636-1460 31, was critically injured individual may host a
after his patrol car collided blood drive. NYBC also
head-on with a stolen car
being chased by Elmsford see Two-Day Pg.5
WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010 5
Two-Day Blood Cappelli: Show New Rochelle Residents
Drive in Honor
Your New Roc Contracts
of Officer Luigi was one day after the New of New Rochelle feel they structure in order to
Osso Yields Rochelle IDA (Industrial
Development Agency)
have again been given
another false hope, and
provide much needed relief
to homeowners here in
217 Units meeting. If another that as Robert Service the our “jewel” of a City Our
From Page 4 retail business is under poet would say, “A promise elected officials should
offers special community discussion, why isn’t the made is a debt unpaid”? work tirelessly for our
service scholarships for New Rochelle City Council A real estate broker in residents.”
and IDA being consulted? New Rochelle, Anthony Another resident also
students who organize By Peggy Godfrey Many people in New Sutton, felt this project and had a strong viewpoint.
community blood drives
during the winter holiday Rochelle cheered when others could be on hold for Lorraine Pierce said “Louis
and summer periods. Blood Why did Louis Cappelli’s they were told by Cappelli the next two years. “We are Cappelli is having huge
donors receive free mini- organization release news that he would bring Target not in an overnight recovery. financial problems and has
medical exams on site to the Yonkers Tribune / and Kohl’s to New Roc. Prospective buyers are not personally broken many
including information about Westchester Herald that The IDA granted a PILOT paying the high prices of promises in the past so I
their temperature, pulse the contract with Target (payment in lieu of taxes) yesteryear and are looking doubt this “deal is for real”.
rate, blood pressure and in New Rochelle’s New with the specific stipulation for bargains.” My request of Cappelli is,
hemoglobin level. Eligible Roc had expired? Geoff that it would not be granted Kurt Colucci, a resident, show me the contract.
donors include those people Thompson, the spokesman, until Cappelli is issued and had these observations. A Councilman, Louis
at least age 16 (with parental blamed it on the bank not pays for a building permit. “Along with many other Trangucci, who has
permission or consent), who approving the transactions Consequently the original overburdened New continued to question IDA
weigh a minimum of 110 and said “as a result IDA PILOT for New Roc Rochelle taxpayers I am agreements claimed in
pounds, are in good health construction on a new which calls for escalating frustrated with the lengthy the proposed fifteen year
and meet all Food & Drug retail space in New Roc higher PILOT payments process that has held New agreement, $33 million in
Administration and NY City could not commence each year to the City for Rochelle taxpayers captive abatements would be given.
or NJ State Department by the committed date of the next five years is now to external commercial This would require these
of Health donor criteria. March 31.” He claimed in effect. interests. I understand retailers to generate more
People age 76 and over may Target requested that the The question remains: the financial trepidation than 2 million dollars per
donate with a doctor’s note. contract remain open until did the City’s agreement on the part of Cappelli’s year in sales tax revenue.
To donate blood, please
May adding there was with Cappelli for Target lenders, retail chains and He doubts these retailers
call: 1-800-933-2566
another prominent retail and Kohl’s run out or is other potential investors. could bring in that amount
Visit: www.nybloodcenter.
company under discussion. this Cappelli’s business However, New Rochelle of sales tax, especially in
org
More curious is the date agreement with these must this economic climate.
To arrange a blood drive,
of this press release which retailers? Will the residents re-balance its tax base
please call 914-784-4639.
New Rochelle’s New Hope
retail space at New Roc frustrated with the lengthy so it comes as no surprise to embrace the spiraling
City could not commence process that has held New to me that New Rochelle is economic conditions for
by the committed date of Rochelle taxpayers captive a town on the decline due what they are. They have
March 31 of this year as we to external commercial to the failures of its city’s refused to work hard and
had planned”. He added, interests. I understand the politicians. Our city council make difficult decisions
“Should we be unable to financial trepidation on and mayor have passed that will allow the
reach a new agreement, the part of (Developer) new legislation with bone taxpaying homeowners to
we have had discussions Cappelli’s lenders, retail crushing stupidity that adds keep more of their earned
with another prominent chains and other potential up to an indirect tax on income and therefore
By Kurt Colucci national retail company investors. those who still choose to do spend in the community.
In an “exclusive” article that has expressed interest New Rochelle residents business in New Rochelle’s As well, the city council
in the April 29th Yonkers in the 150,000 square feet must remember that downtown area. has done little to encourage
Tribune titled “New Roc of space Target would have Cappelli Enterprises The “Queen City of businesses to come to New
City and Target “Geoff taken… we have growing does not represent New the Sound” is faced with Rochelle. Skyscrapers
Thompson a spokesman for confidence that we will be Rochelle’s only hope for two serious challenges and an overpriced movie\
Cappelli Enterprises wrote able to move forward with a prosperous future…the to its community; the tax entertainment complex
the following; the dramatic reconstruction citizens do, you and I, we burden unfairly placed on are not the key ingredients
“Target’s contract to of the New Roc City retail do. homeowners as a result of to creating an economic
be a tenant technically space that we have long- While New York City a decline in its commercial boom-town. Indeed,
expired because our banks planned.” Mayor Bloomberg is on tax base. The second, the homeowners and all
had not yet approved the Along with many the hunt for salty food which is the direct cause residents here have been
transaction and as a result other overburdened New peddlers, hot dog vendors for the first, a deficient reduced to Tax Peasants
construction on the new Rochelle taxpayers, I am are foiling terrorist plots, city government that fails see New Rochelle Pg. 6
6 WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010
New Rochelle’s New Hope
due to the poor political Rochelle. we do not act now. homes here and will work favor if we work together
decisions made by our part A fresh New Rochelle We must encourage tirelessly to make New to get politically involved
time city council, mayor, city government must work “smart” development Rochelle the sparkling to endorse candidates
and our high paid city diligently to rebalance the and embrace a much jewel of Westchester! that are ready to take this
manager. city tax base in order to needed face-lift to our I am ready to take City community by storm and
If we truly want to provide much needed relief community. Tax revenue Hall on head first, even resurrect prosperity in our
restore the long lost to homeowners here in our must be expanded and if I have to do it alone, own backyard.
prosperity once known to “jewel” of a city. Unrealized increased by embracing a on behalf of the hopeless
New Rochelle, we must potential is the greatest of business friendly “boom members of my community Kurt Colucci is a proud
work to achieve a full- all things wasted. town” type of atmosphere, who are too uninvolved New Rochelle home owner
on power grab come next We must find a way to therefore increasing New and unconcerned. Those and lifelong resident,
election cycle. A complete increase our tax base in Rochelle’s desirability for who think our Mayor and former College Instructor
restoration of accountable, an attempt “load balance” both long term business City Council are looking (Farleigh Dickinson
concerned and ambitious the financial commitments and residential investment out for our best interests, University), Corrent
leaders must be voted to our city and schools. commitments. Let’s use when it is clearly evident Construction Engineering
into office to work their This burden can no longer this next election cycle in their actions, their Company Project Manager,
you know what’s off in an be economic shackles to encourage responsible decisions and the results TEA Party Tax Activist,
attempt to break the cycle on homeowners. Ever development in our of their decisions that they founder of the Westchester
of economic degeneration rising taxes will lead New beautiful city. are not working effectively Taxpayers Association and
that we have been subjected Rochelle ito a sure decline My advice, remove the for us residents. It might Author of “A Taxslaves
to over the past few mayor\ just as we’ve seen in many city council and mayor take a small army to show Manifesto” (release date
council regimes that have upper Hudson valley region and replace them with true up at the election booths, 7\4\2010).
stolen the soul of New cities. This is a guarantee if public servants who own but the odds will be in our
Hudson River Valley Case on Investigation Discovery Show
In every detective’s Forensics” (Premiering
career, one case stands out Monday, May 10 at 9 PM
as unforgettable. Crime ET). This episode tells
scenes so bizarre they the story of two baffling
defy logic, and criminal cases: First, In a Texas-
minds so conniving they sized mystery, the body
defy understanding. When of a missing man turns
evidence is scarce and up in Lone Star cattle
everyone is a suspect, only country. The cowboy’s
the sharpest minds – and partial remains are all that
cutting-edge science – determined local Sheriffs
can solve these shocking have to go on and the
puzzlers. In each episode case now depends on a
of “Solved: Extreme rookie toxicologist. Next,
Forensics”, viewers are a terrifying daylight home
invited along to witness invasion in New York’s
never-before seen forensic quiet Hudson River Valley
techniques, and go behind leaves a local restaurateur
police lines to decipher a shot dead and his son
mesmerizing crime scene clinging to life. The high-
to solve each case. profile investigation leaves
Investigation Discovery no stone unturned in solves this homicide. with new compelling combination of the sharpest
is profiling a case from the the victim’s contentious “Solved: Extreme episodes. In the series, detective skills and cutting-
Hudson River Valley area business dealings. But it’s Forensics” returns for its viewers witness never- edge forensic science to
in an upcoming episode a single wad of chewing second gripping season on before-seen forensic solve baffling and shocking
of “Solved: Extreme gum left by the killer that Investigation Discovery techniques that feature a crimes.
WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010 7
Astorino Says Westchester Is Prepared To Combat Terrorism
White Plains, NY -- In the Public Safety Westchester. Similar counter-terrorism
aftermath of the attempted Commissioner George Longworth also patrols are also conducted
terror attack in Times N. Longworth said a key described a range of other by the county police Marine
Square, County Executive component in Westchester’s counter-terrorism programs Unit along the Hudson
Robert P. Astorino reassured crime fighting and counter- and strategies in place in River shoreline.
Westchester residents that terrorism efforts is the Westchester. •County police patrol
the county has a broad Westchester Intelligence •A county police detective officers, as well as the
range of public safety Center in White Plains. was assigned full time Aviation and Marine Units,
and counter-terrorism The Department of Public in January to the FBI are equipped with radiation
initiatives in place to keep Safety earlier this year Joint Terrorism Task detection equipment. These
residents safe. merged its Crime Analysis Force, ensuring access detectors are issued with
Astorino noted that Unit and the department’s to the highest levels of the goal of identifying any
the Department of counter-terrorism functions intelligence information vehicle or vessel carrying
Public Safety and its law into the Westchester It is supervised by District affecting Westchester and a so-called “dirty bomb”
enforcement partners work Intelligence Center. The Attorney Janet DiFiore. its citizens. containing radiological
every day on intelligence move put all intelligence “Residents and visitors •The members of the material.
gathering and other gathering and intelligence in Westchester should county police Bomb Squad •The Department of Public
counter-terrorism initiatives sharing functions in feel confident that here have the sophisticated Safety is a partner with all
to protect residents, Westchester under one in our county, we have training needed to respond local law enforcement in
visitors, businesses and roof—eliminating the risk made important strides to to any incident involving a Westchester and Putnam
critical infrastructure in that valuable information enhance public safety by vehicle-borne improvised counties in Counter-
Westchester from potential would fall between the moving toward a predictive explosive device. The Terrorism Zone 3, a
terrorist activity. cracks or not be shared model of policing,” DiFiore increased capabilities of collaborative effort to
“We have taken with all appropriate law said. “The creation of the the Bomb Squad will soon protect the region from
significant steps this year enforcement agencies. Westchester Intelligence result in it being designated terrorism.
to work with federal, state Astorino noted that putting Center, our state-of-the-art a Level 1 bomb squad, the •In conjunction with CTZ-3,
and local law enforcement all intelligence gathering intelligence and analytical highest level of expertise the county police participate
more efficiently and functions under one roof center, functions as the for a bomb squad. A Level 1 in the deployment of so-
collaboratively than ever eliminated duplicative hub of a network of local, bomb squad is also capable called “Hercules Teams,”
before,” Astorino said. “In services, resulting in a state and federal police of responding to incidents which are comprised
the times we live in, the better operation at a lower agencies that operate involving chemical, of specially trained and
gathering of intelligence cost to taxpayers. within Westchester biological or radiological heavily armed police
and using that information The WIC includes County and is designed to devices. officers. The Hercules
to protect our citizens investigators from the FBI, increase law enforcement’s •The county police Teams pay unannounced
is critical. Westchester New York State Police, ability to assess trends Aviation Unit regularly visits to a range of
County is committed to Department of Public and develop information conducts counter- locations in Westchester
putting its resources to Safety and Mount Vernon allowing for coordinated terrorism patrols over all from transportation hubs
work on a non-stop basis to Police Department, along responses to any type of critical infrastructure in to busy shopping areas.
do just that.” with civilian crime analysts. suspicious activity here in Westchester, including The goal of the Hercules
the Indian Point nuclear Teams is to deter terrorist
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Gronowski Proposes Resolution to Impose Health Insurance Premium Contributions
Yonkers, NY -- Read levels of government today taxpayers of the City of plan without delay,
the resolution Yonkers has created an economic Yonkers; and for all City of Yonkers
City Councilwoman Joan environment wherein local WHEREAS, any and all elected officials and non-
Gronowski submitted on governments, i.e., the methods of feasible cost- represented employees and
May 4, 2010, to the Rules taxpayer, can no longer cutting measures should be all Board and Commission
Committee. The resolution bear the total burden of this put in place, no matter how Members who receive
was placed into the Budget employee expense; and seemingly insignificant health insurance from the
Committee for discussion. WHEREAS, each elected they may be with respect to City of Yonkers utilizing
WHEREAS, municipal official and municipal closing an ever-widening a contribution formula
governments are facing worker, regardless of their budget gap, in keeping with the
increasing costs of health union or non-represented NOW, THEREFORE, contribution rate of the
insurance premiums for employee status and all BE IT RESOLVED, the MAJORITY of the union-
their workers; and Board and Commission have to contribute toward City Council of the City of represented employees of
WHEREAS, the Members who receive their health insurance Yonkers requests that the the City of Yonkers.
financial shortfall facing health insurance from the premiums provided by the Administration implement Submitted to Rules May
the public sector and all City of Yonkers should City of Yonkers via the a health care contribution 4, 2010
Senate Task Force Targets DOT Suspicious Overtime
Task Force Reveals Whistleblower Website Tip; Probes Officials on Wasteful Spending
Albany, NY -- May 6, 2010 million) to speeding up its can anonymously submit
-- The Senate’s Task Force typical contract close-out their ideas, suggestions and
on Government Efficiency, time frame ($10 million) feedback on how the state
chaired by State Senator to decreasing overtime can conserve resources
and Deputy Majority spending ($3.5 million) or in this tough fiscal time,
Leader Jeff Klein, unveiled cutting back on night work as well as to report
a recent tip submitted to the ($360,000). any suspected wasteful
Task Force whistleblower The Task Force report also government spending or
website in regards to outlined more than $210 abuse of tax dollars. This
suspicious overtime pay million in wasted funds that page is accessible via
at the NYS Department have already been spent, the Task Force’s Senate
of Transportation (DOT) including $150 million on website: http://www.
at a press conference in contract management and nysenate.gov/committee/
Albany on Wednesday. further rising contract costs task-force-government-
Immediately following be inspecting vehicles not Federation (PEF); and Jay associated with changes efficiency.
the press conference, the required to be inspected Simson, Executive Director in DOT specifications. The Senate Task Force
Task Force held a public under NYS transportation of American Council on In 2006, DOT revised its on Government Efficiency
forum to probe DOT law. Engineering Companies. specifications for the type of was created with the goal
officials on this issue and “Hard-working New “As we face tough reflective sheeting used on of uncovering inefficient
other potential findings of Yorkers have sent their tax budgetary choices once orange construction signs, government spending and
excessive spending. dollars to Albany only to again this year, New York requiring full compliance developing productive
Late last month, the Task have them used to fatten State must get smart about by January 2009. Although solutions to put taxpayer
Force released the third in someone else’s pocket curbing spending wherever DOT claimed this change dollars to better use.
its series of investigative through excessive overtime. possible. I’m proud to would come at no cost Chaired by State Senator
reports, this one citing We need to grab the reins on see that hardworking to the state, contractors and Deputy Majority
$60 million dollars in wasteful spending and get New Yorkers are already statewide had to pay nearly Leader Jeff Klein, this
potential cost-savings things moving in the right taking full advantage of $27 million to replace the bipartisan Task Force
at the NYS Department direction so that we can our whistleblower website 2.7 million existing signs, was formally announced
of Transportation, and ensure that taxpayer dollars and joining our fight to cut a cost they are now passing in March of 2010. It is
more than $200 million are being put to good use government waste,” said onto the state in the form of comprised of Senators
in funds the Department for years to come,” said State Senator Thomas P. higher contract prices. Darrel Aubertine, Brian X.
has already wasted. State Senator and Deputy Morahan (R-New City),” In an effort to stem Foley, Craig Johnson, Betty
Following the release of Majority Leader Jeffrey said State Senator Thomas further wasteful spending Little, George Maziarz,
the report, the Task Force D. Klein (D-Bronx/ P. Morahan (R-New City). and mismanagement of Tom Morahan, Jose
received an anonymous Westchester). In its latest report, the taxpayer dollars at state Peralta, Diane Savino, Jose
tip on its whistleblower At the hearing, the Task Task Force uncovered close agencies, last month Serrano, Bill Stachowski,
website that DOT’s motor Force heard testimony from to $60 million in potential the Senate Task Force Andrea Stewart-Cousins,
vehicle inspectors, 7 of DOT Acting Commissioner cost-saving measures at announced the launch of and David Valesky.
whom fall into the top 10 Stanley Gee; Tom DOT, ranging from moving a new webpage where
overtime earners overall Comanzo, Vice President some of its contracted state employees and other
at the Department, may of the Public Employees services in-house ($46.5 interested New Yorkers
WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010 9
Legislator Jim Maisano Proposes to Save Money and Trees
White Plains, NY: Maisano notes that most a requirement for all correspondence or when
Westchester County County copy machines County employees to a document must comply
Legislator Jim Maisano have the capability to copy use both sides of paper. with state or federal law.
(New Rochelle - R) has on both sides. “Our County Maisano hopes that other “This is an excellent way
a plan to save paper and government is looking to Westchester businesses to conserve paper, reduce
money for Westchester cut waste across the board,” will be inspired to do the costs and save some trees,”
County. Minority Leader says Maisano. “This is a same. “I’m following the added Maisano. “And it
Maisano is calling for “all quick, simple way to do theory of ‘think globally, sets an important example
printing and photocopying something that will cut act locally.’ I hope the by reminding employees
by County employees to expenses, while having County government can that in all respects, the
be double-sided. From a positive environmental help lead the way on this Westchester County
both environmental and impact.” issue,” continued Maisano. government is serious
economic standpoints, the Maisano has been hundreds of pages long Maisano’s legislation about cutting spending.”
savings in cost and paper troubled by receiving - that end up quickly would permit single-
would be significant by single-sided documents discarded. sided copying only in
using both sides of all from different County If Maisano’s proposal limited circumstances
documents.” departments - sometimes is passed, it will become such as official outgoing
Mayor Marvin’s Column
warm weekend nights are atmosphere uncomfortable cannot be charged with a We are already taking
upon us. and disruptive. It is not a violation, so in their cases, proactive steps because this
In addition to the pleasant outing to have to the police require that a issue affects the quality of
normal two police officers run the gauntlet to buy an parent come pick them up. life of all our Villagers, and
on patrol, we added four iced coffee. Many of you have offered it is simply not right that
more walking officers to Unfortunately, our suggestions on how to stem the people who maintain its
keep the groups moving, options are limited in this problem including charming character cannot
By Mary C. Marvin orderly and out of store and handling the crowds. The the involvement of the enjoy it.
Mayor of the Village residential doorways. This New York State Penal Laws County police and District We will be adding signs
of Bronxville necessitated an overtime only define “loitering” as Attorney’s Office, the and gates at our tennis
expenditure of $2,000 - remaining in a public place formation of citizen patrols courts, another center of
Again this past tax dollars that could have for the purpose of engaging or the employment of the teen activity, notifying users
weekend, large groups been spent on so many in gambling or sex acts. Village Noise Ordinance. that the complex closes at
of young people from other improvements for Just hanging out in large County and District dusk and those found on
area schools spent most the Village, save being a numbers and blocking the Attorney assistance is the property after that hour
of Friday and Saturday high priced babysitter. It sidewalk does not meet the required only when there is will be trespassing. We are
nights congregating in is particularly frustrating loitering definition. a spate of criminal activity, also reviewing the usage
our business district. On that during an economic One recourse we do such as the recent rash of of all of the Village’s open
Friday, there were upwards downturn this is how we have is the ability to bank robberies, that requires space after dark.
of 60 children and Saturday must spend our limited enforce the New York additional manpower and I have been calling the
night the number topped resources. State Penal Law Violation expertise. Our situation is principals of many area
100. We do need the officers of Disorderly Conduct not a question of having schools asking for their
Upon speaking with out there because in early against teens 16 and over, enough officers, rather assistance and cooperation
them, a vast majority spring we had cases of if conduct is witnessed by a whether paying overtime in dissuading their students,
attend Fordham Prep, bodily harm and verbal police officer as alarming, to have them sassed at and especially their parent
Iona Prep, Ursuline and abuse. Anytime you have annoying or disturbing. by teens is the way to body, from using our
Archbishop Stepinac. groups of 100, there also This is where residents deploy our force. This is Village as the weekend
They either arrive by Metro exists that potential for can really help our police not police work. As for babysitter.
North or are dropped off anything to happen. department by calling civilian patrols, the amount We are also seriously
by parents. Though I am Though the incidents them immediately upon of training required and the studying the possibility
very sympathetic to the have diminished, the noise, witnessing such behavior potential for liability if a of a seasonal evening
lack of organized teen the language, the blocking with a good description of confrontation occurs does curfew since warm weather
activities and the boredom of sidewalks continues and the persons involved and not make this a feasible has historically brought
that sets in, the Village of has certainly diminished with the willingness to option. The Village’s problems in the business
Bronxville can no longer the quality of life for our make a statement thereof. noise ordinance references district with a financial
act as a babysitter. residents, and sadly has Calling or e-mailing us on loud and unusual noises impact on our merchants,
Many of you have affected our merchants. Monday about disruptive that are prohibited and is our Village budget,
expressed similar Many residents, young and behavior on the weekend most often enforced for and most importantly a
sentiments and have asked old, have told me they do allows us to do nothing. complaints of loud music diminution of the quality of
what can the Village do not come in to their own Disorderly conduct is and construction noise life in our Village.
to mitigate this situation, Village on weekend nights punishable by a fine of $50 after business hours and on
knowing that continued because they find the to $100. Children under 16 weekends.
10 WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010
Senator Stewart-Cousins & Senate Conference Leader Sampson
Announce $3.25 M for New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY -- On business opportunities for for her innovative approach
Thursday, May 6, 2010 biotechnology medical to building New York’s
Senator Andrea Stewart- enterprises in Westchester economy and keeping our
Cousins (35th District - County and will create communities healthy,”
NY) and Senate Majority recruitment opportunities said Senate Majority
Conference Leader John for a talented pool of health Conference Leader John L.
Sampson with the New professionals. Sampson.
York Medical College Founded in 1860, “The Center will
(NYMC) announced an NYMC has established undoubtedly have a great
award of $3.25 million to a reputation as one of impact on the health of
NYMC for a Hudson Valley the premier medical all New Yorkers. It will
Biotechnology Center schools in the nation, be located in Westchester
for Disaster Medicine dedicated to providing County, home to the
and Emerging Infections. an outstanding education (L-R): Senate Majority Conference Leader largest concentration of
Funding was secured for medical professionals John L. Sampson, Dr. Karl P. Adler, and biotechnology companies
through the New York and is a leading academic Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins in the state, and will provide
State Senate Gen*NY*sis biomedical research center an unparalleled opportunity
program to upgrade and located between New NYMC’s long and industries, strengthening for scientific partnerships
modernize an existing York City and Albany. distinguished history during the future of our local and collaborations with
building to accommodate The University’s medical their visit, which coincided economy. biotechnology companies
this biotechnology facility. research departments with the College’s 150th “Creating high-paying and other institutions, which
The New York State currently specialize in anniversary celebrations. quality jobs in biotech will stimulate the economy
Senate GEN*NY*SIS cardiovascular disease, “I am pleased to continue medical enterprises of this academically and
program provides funding cancer, disaster medicine, working with Senate will attract the business scientifically rich region.
to public, not-for-profit and kidney disease, the Majority Conference Leader opportunities we need We are proud to be taking
private academic research neurosciences and John Sampson to find ways to rebuild New York’s this step at a momentous
institutions to establish New infectious diseases. With to grow our economy,” said economy. State-of-the art time in our history, as we
York as a leader in high- more than 3,000 faculty Senator Andrea Stewart- technology and medical celebrate the 150th year
tech and biotechnology- and staff, NYMC is one Cousins. “Establishing advancements fuel the since our founding in 1860.
related research, as well as of Westchester County’s a new Biotechnology economy of tomorrow and This important grant helps
develop new employment largest employers. Senator Center will generate high- give New York the gold us open the door to our
opportunities across Andrea Stewart-Cousins quality competitive jobs standard of health care from next 150 years,” said Dr.
the State. The NYMC and Senate Majority in Westchester County, coast to coast. I commend Karl P. Adler, president and
facility will create high- Conference Leader John and develop economic my colleague, Senator CEO of New York Medical
paying quality jobs, attract Sampson acknowledged opportunities in innovative Andrea Stewart Cousins College.
Westchester Junior Leagues to Hold Legislative Breakfast to
Discuss Childhood Nutrition and Domestic Violence
Scarsdale, NY -- The Junior In holding the public policy arm, of them targeted at school
Leagues of Westchester breakfast, the Junior New York State Public snack and wellness policies
County have joined forces Leagues hope to Affairs Committee -- currently languishing in
to tackle the important engage in an open (NYSPAC), convened committees.
public issues of childhood and upfront dialogue in Albany to lobby for “With everything that
nutrition and domestic with Westchester these issues. They is going on right now in
violence by presenting a lawmakers and enlist introduced draft Albany, it’s more imperative
Westchester Legislative their help to enact legislation aimed to than ever that we make our
Breakfast to be held 9A.M. legislation that will aid domestic violence voices heard,” said Jennie
to 11A.M. on Friday, keep New York kids victims who have been McFarland, president
May 14 at the Wayside healthy and address convicted of a crime of the Junior League of
Cottage, 1039 Post Road, problems that face where their abuse was Westchester on the Sound.
Scarsdale, NY. Among certain domestic a definite mitigating “The prevailing topics
the expected guests are violence victims. circumstance. In in Albany are obviously
Senator Suzi Oppenheimer Last month, addition, Junior going to be budgetary
and Assembly members 40 Junior League League delegates concerns, but we need to
Amy Paulin, Sandra Galef, delegates throughout urged legislators to facilitate public discussion,
Robert Castelli, George the state, making up reconsider childhood
Latimer, and Greg Ball. the organization’s nutrition bills – some see Westchester Pg. 11
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My Mother and I Can Argue about Anything
about hazards to pets and
kids and flame resistance. Me: “But even if they said
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She was complaining Mom: “Oh, I throw in 3 the holes?”…
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after drying her clothes with and I can argue about
sheets of fabric softener, Me: “But it clearly says on anything.
her cotton tops started to the box to use only one.” Alisa Singer’s humorous
develop holes. Mom: “But I use 3 or 4 essays have appeared
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the 800 number on the box Me: “But it says on the make holes in the fabric.” ignored everything they put more about her work
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Immunotherapy Affords a Child a Second Chance at Life
Valhalla, NY -- Imagine the immune system to attack their child to a CWPW can be physically grueling
learning that your infant or and destroy cancer cells.” office for a proper diagnosis, for children, Dr. Ozkaynak
toddler is suffering from While immunotherapy is which typically involves a points out, with patients
a rare form of cancer. In not new, Dr. Ozkaynak and biopsy. treated for four days once a
the past this would be a his colleagues are making According to Dr. month for five months. But
heartbreaking diagnosis. new discoveries on how Ozkaynak, about 600 the advantages can greatly
Now, however, thanks to the immune system can be cases of neuroblastoma outweigh the downside, and
advanced treatment and the strengthened to counteract are diagnoses in the now the immunotherapy
efforts of Mehmet Fevzi neuroblastoma. His work United States every year. treatment, which is
Ozkaynak, MD, a leading has helped to develop a A nationwide study on the produced by the National
hematology and pediatric procedure where antibodies effects of immunotherapy Cancer Institute, is widely
oncology physician at adhere to the surface of New York or out of state. on neuroblastoma was available.
Children’s and Women’s cancer cells, enabling the “It’s a rare disease, but undertaken in 2000, and Dr. Ozkaynak, is also
Physicians of Westchester immune system to target the this has really changed last year the outcome was a professor of pediatrics at
(CWPW) in Valhalla, New disease, and eliminate it. the direction of treatment heralded as a breakthrough New York Medical College
York www.cwpw.org, there As a member of the CWPW for neuroblastoma,” Dr. — immunotherapy and staff physician at the
is new hope that state of medical subspecialty team, Ozkaynak says. “Now, there treatment had a 66 percent Maria Fareri Children’s
the art immunotherapy can Dr. Ozkaynak is proud of is more hope.” success rate, which is a H o s p i t a l / We s t c h e s t e r
in many cases eradicate his discoveries in the use How can parents tell if 20% improvement over Medical Center. He has
the form of cancer known of immunotherapy to treat a their infant or toddler might the standard approach. been deeply involved in
as pediatric neuroblastoma rare but otherwise dangerous have neuroblastoma? Dr. Used in conjunction with the use of bone marrow and
and allow young patients form of pediatric cancer. And Ozkaynak says it can appear traditional treatments like stem cell transplantation to
to thrive and go on to lead thanks to CWPW’s network as a lump on the abdomen chemotherapy, radiation and treat neuroblastoma. A Vice
normal, fulfilling lives. of offices throughout the or in the neck/chest area, or surgery, immunotherapy is Chairperson of the national
“We concentrate on Lower Hudson Valley, lower-extremity pain with viewed as very promising Children’s Oncology
high-risk patients, usually Westchester, The Bronx no obvious explanation. for ailing children. “These Group focused on high-risk
with stage four cancer,” and Connecticut, parents “You might find your child are very important historical neuroblastoma patients, Dr.
Dr. Ozkaynak explains. “In have immunotherapy has a lump with no history findings,” Dr. Ozkaynak Ozkaynak is blazing new
essence we are working treatment available right of trauma,” he notes. “This says. “It has really changed trails in treating infants and
to cure cancer with in their neighborhood could be an indication.” the standard of care.” toddlers with solid tumors,
immunotherapy, bolstering without having to travel to Parents are urged to bring Antibody treatment and with great success.
WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010 13
Ed Koch Movie Reviews
reflect population changes to persuade the legislature
– using what occurred in itself to enact the needed
California when Proposition law changes.
11 was on the ballot. If “Gerrymandering” is a
the ballot sponsored well-done film written and
by Governor Arnold directed by Jeff Reichert,
Schwarzenegger passed, all a young man who engaged
redistricting would be done the audience in debate after
By Edward I. Koch by an impartial committee. the show I saw ended. It is
Normally every legislature also a good teaching tool.
wants to do the job itself At the festival, tickets were
$16. When it opens in
regular theaters, I assume
the price will be the usual
$12. At either price, it is a
good value.
Henry Stern said:
“Some documentaries
are dry as dust. Not this
one. It is well done, fast
paced, with good visuals
and a plot line. Most
people have some idea of
what gerrymandering is,
don’t like it, but they don’t
realize how it is a way to
fix elections. In England,
gerrymandered districts are
called ‘rotten boroughs,’
and that is what they are. In
We meet Kate (Catherine emotions including smiles
America, gerrymandering
Keener), her husband, Alex and laughter as well as
tilts the level playing field
(Oliver Platt), and their tears and remorse recalling
in favor of incumbents
teenage daughter, Abby incidents in our own lives
and against challengers. I
(Sarah Steele). Abby is when we have been selfish
recommend this movie.
a little heavy and suffers and unkind to others. All in
They make the subject as
from acne which causes her all, the story and acting in
interesting as it can be.”
anxiety. She satisfies her this film will delight you. I
plight by buying expensive saw it at City Cinema 1, 2,
“Please Give” (+)
clothes, e.g., designer jeans 3 located at Third Avenue
costing over $200. and 60th Street.
Good news: this is
The family lives in
“Gerrymandering” (+) a delightful movie. Some
a Manhattan apartment The Honorable Edward
so as to protect incumbents critics have referred to
building next door to an I. Koch served New York
This movie was one of and, if it controls both it as a comedy, but it is
elderly woman, Andra City as its 105th Mayor
the highlights of the Tribeca houses of the legislature, much more than that. It
(Ann Guilbert), who from 1978 to 1989.
Film Festival. That festival, make it very difficult for lays out relationships in a
has two granddaughters:
now a fixture in lower the opposing political party realistic manner involving
Rebecca (Rebecca Hall),
Manhattan, has grown over to win seats over the next humor and sorrow which,
a mammogram technician,
the years so that it now has ten years. Proposition 11 after all, is what the human
and Mary (Amanda Peet),
to rent additional theaters narrowly passed. experience is all about.
who gives facials at a
throughout the city in It happens that I am Watching the characters
spa. Another character
which to show its films. As also engaged in a campaign interact with one another
is Eugene (Thomas Ian
a result, I saw the picture at to end gerrymandering. is like watching the
Nicholas) who is quite
an “uptown” movie house I saw the film two days performance of a fantastic
short, shorter than Rebecca
located on Second Avenue before going to Albany theater troupe. There are
whom he asks for a date.
and 12th Street. to testify on the subject no minor characters. When
All of these people
The subject of before the New York State actors are called front and
interact with one another,
the documentary is Senate. Our job is tougher center to do their turn, they
including a fling that
reapportionment – drawing than California’s. We perform superbly as though
Alex has with Mary.
the new legislature and don’t have ballot initiatives they were the principal
They provide the movie
congressional lines every allowing for voters to vote character.
audience with a range of
ten years after the census to on “propositions.” We have Now to the story.
14 WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010
New York Civic:
They Can’t Work It Out, Three Men In a Room Nowhere to Be Seen; Budget 37 Days Late
the Great Recession (lower politicians, constantly eager claimed to be happy with of Remus, who was the twin
revenues and steadily to please constituencies, his leadership on budgetary brother of Romulus (who
increasing labor, and support programs that the issues. Admittedly, this killed Remus, much as Cain
health and pension costs) state cannot afford to fund. would be significantly slew Abel); and St. Peter
the budget gap is higher The press will cover worse news if he were still a Canisius, a 16th century
than ever. The state gap is the budget machinations candidate for office. He was Jesuit.
now between nine and ten as deadlines approach and wise to retire. The polling done by these
billion dollars, and New are passed without action. Link to the full results of colleges is non-sectarian
York State’s finances are This year the trichotomy- the Marist poll here. and well regarded as a
By Henry J. Stern comparable to those of -a lame-duck governor and Other articles on the public service.
Greece, or California. The two houses with their own budget appear today on the On Tuesday, May 4,
State Senate has shown agendas--is unlikely to lead illustrious illustrated blog, Mayor Koch visited Albany
Friday, May 7, was the itself more amenable to to harmonious resolution True News. and spoke with legislative
37th day the State of New budget reductions than of differences. It may be, DIGRESSION: Marist is leaders in both houses
York has been without a the Assembly, which however, that when they tire a college in Poughkeepsie, on behalf of redistricting
budget. The state’s fiscal is more responsive to of controversy and decide a city on the Hudson River reform through the
year begins April 2, and a public employee unions. they would look better by about 80 miles north of New selection of a nonpartisan
tenth of it has now passed, However, neither house is reaching agreement, they York, and county seat of commission to redistrict
with the state relying on anywhere near a balanced will come to terms with Dutchess. Marist is one of the state. Koch heads New
emergency extensions to budget, and it is likely that each other. four colleges in the region York Uprising, a citizens
avoid a shutdown. there will be a resort to Remarkably, as we are that poll on public issues, group formed this year
There is still no sign backdoor borrowing, illegal writing this, a bulletin has the others being Siena to fight gerrymandering,
that a resolution of the and irresponsible as that appeared on the computer College in Loudonville, secure a balanced budget
budget impasse between may be. monitor that the Marist a suburb north of Albany, and tighten ethics rules in
the governor, the senate and The fact is that there Poll has found that New Quinniapac College, located Albany. The organization
the assembly is imminent, is a structural gap in both Yorkers are unhappy about in Hamden, CT, which is intends to ask candidates
so it is difficult to predict city and state budgets. In the late budget. 47% of just north of New Haven, for the legislature to sign
how long it will be before a this case, structural means poll respondents said that and Canisius College in pledges to support these
budget is agreed upon. chronic. In good economic the lateness of the budget Buffalo. Quinniapac is reforms, and to publicize
The delay causes particular times, government may worried them “a great named for a local Indian the names of both signers
hardship to municipalities come close to breaking deal.” An additional 25% tribe which was part of the and nonsigners.
and local school boards, even. But the general said it mattered “a good Algonquin family.
which normally adopt their tendency in periods of amount.” When 72% of the The other three are Henry J. Stern writes as
own budgets in May or June prosperity is to increase public is concerned about Catholic colleges, named StarQuest. Direct email to
and are dependent on state expenditures, which make the lateness of the budget, it respectively for Mary, him at StarQuest@NYCivic.
aid, which in many cases is government particularly could become a potent issue the mother of Christ; St. org. Peruse Mr. Stern’s
a return of the taxes paid to vulnerable when times turn in the upcoming campaign. Bernardino Siena, an Italian writing at New York Civic.
the state by people in those bad. There is always more The poll contains bad monk from the town of
localities. pressure on government news for the Governor: Siena, which itself was
This year, because of to spend than to save, and only 31% of respondents named for Senius, the son
WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010 15
Ed Koch Commentary
Call Them What They Are - Illegal Aliens
illegals amnesty, you can be defensible policy to have voter for referring to her tried to shove their self-
sure that 20 or so years from the local police examine at as “bigoted” when she defined “good policy”
now, there will be a clamor the workplace the identity voiced her objections to down the throats of the
for another amnesty bill as papers of all employees millions of Europeans voters. Amnesty advocates
the illegals will continue to ascertain whether they in the European Union believed, as they do now,
to pour in. For example, are legally allowed to lawfully flooding into Great that they know what is best
the Simpson-Mazzoli bill, work and, most important, Britain and taking jobs. I for us, but the American
adopted by Congress in ascertain if employers don’t know whether she public stood up and said
By Edward I. Koch 1986, was hailed as the last had intentionally violated is bigoted in her attitude “no.” In an election year,
amnesty bill we would need current U.S. laws requiring toward other Europeans, the voters can throw the
The push is on for because the borders of the employers to check the but she doesn’t have to bums out, and that is why
providing amnesty to the U.S., then a sieve, would be immigration status of hired be a bigot to object to the Congress fears to bring
estimated 12 to 20 million better protected. However, workers. Those employers English having to compete the issue up before the
illegal aliens in this country. our borders continued to who intentionally for jobs and services such November elections.
The supporters of this effort be porous, and the number violate the law should be as healthcare and education I predict the Schumer
include President Barack of illegals burgeoned, and pursued criminally and, with immigrants from other legislation supported by
Obama, former president here we are again with the if convicted, go to prison. countries. President Obama and a
George W. Bush, Senator illegals and their supporters Regrettably, this is not what Mark McKinnon, whole host of prominent
John McCain, Majority seeking amnesty once more is happening. If that policy who was a senior adviser to public officials and the
Leader Harry Reid and for ever larger numbers. were strictly enforced, John McCain and President media will fail. I also
New York Senator Chuck No country in the illegal aliens would go George W. Bush, was believe it is outrageous to
Schumer. Senator Schumer world has open borders home, since they are here quoted in The New York threaten understandably
is now chairman of the that foreigners can enter at primarily to get a job and Times of April 28th, as frustrated, but misguided,
immigration subcommittee will, certainly not Mexico. send money home to their stating, “Immigration is Arizona with boycotts
previously chaired by the Arizona has an estimated families. Recently, I saw the most explosive issue because we disagree with
late Senator Ted Kennedy, a 500,000 illegal aliens an estimate that a million I’ve seen in my political the protective procedures it
major amnesty proponent. living in the state and in illegals had returned home career.” According to The has adopted. Let’s leave the
Amnesty supporters 2009, the border patrol because of our recession Times, Mr. McKinnon legality of those procedures
see themselves as taking agents arrested 241,000 and unemployment in the “…also supported giving to the courts. We are one
the high road and claim illegal aliens, which is U.S. which is now at 9.7 illegal immigrants a path country and should not be
that amnesty opponents are why that state enacted percent. to citizenship.” But, in boycotting one another.
opposed to immigration, controversial legislation out Amnesty supporters his view, “an election year Persuasion should be
when nothing could be of frustration. Arizona’s refuse to use the term is the worst time to move our tool of choice, not
further from the truth. citizens are outraged by the illegal aliens, preferring good public policy on this punishment.
Many amnesty opponents presence of many criminals instead undocumented issue.”
actually support expanding among the people crossing aliens. They should call During the Bush The Honorable Edward
legal immigration. their border – remember them what they are: illegal. presidency, amnesty I. Koch served New York
Currently, the U.S. has the there is an ongoing drug Amnesty proponents also proponents were twice City as its 105th Mayor
highest legal immigration in war in Mexico with should acknowledge that defeated when they from 1978 to 1989.
the world. Every year, we thousands of Mexicans an open border policy is
allow 750,000 immigrants being killed and wounded indefensible and irrational
to enter the country legally south of the border by other and has not been adopted
and make them eligible Mexicans. Arizona does by any other country.
for citizenship within five not want that war to spill If open borders were
years. Two hundred and over into Arizona. Arizona such a good idea, why
fifty thousand aslyees are citizens are also distressed don’t we try on a limited
also permitted to enter with the demands made by scale simply expanding the
annually. Those legal illegals upon medical and North American Free Trade
immigrants have the right to educational services. Agreement (NAFTA)
work and earn a living; the Regrettably, the among Mexico, Canada
asylees are eligible to work Arizona legislation went and the U.S. and allow
six months after applying too far, allowing local anyone living in those three
to work. If we need more police to ask individuals countries access to jobs
immigrants, as many “reasonably suspected” to in any of them? Would
think we do to expand the be illegal immigrants for Canada consent to that?
workforce of our graying identifying papers. This Would Mexico? I doubt it.
population, then we can conjures up images of Nazis A week ago, Prime
easily increase the number engaging in Jew catching Minister Gordon Brown
of legal immigrants. in Germany. On the other of Great Britain had to
If we give the current hand, it would be sound and apologize to a woman
16 WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010
Bock to the Future
Immigration Semantics or Support and Defend?
help from the federal given what Congressional tenets put forth under the while buying your kids ice
government that was and candidate Jim Russell has Constitution of the United cream because you don’t
is still being ignored. None coined as “Obamnesty”, States, Arizona legislators have your wallet. Read it
other than our president they will shortly thereafter followed to the letter, the for yourself:
is leading the brouhaha receive driver’s licenses, oaths they swore to uphold h t t p : / / w w w. a z l e g . g o v /
that some politicians have along with the ability to when assuming office. legtext/49leg/2r/bills/
falsely created over this vote? I believe the answer A fact largely dismissed sb1070s.pdf
new legal update. This is is, “Yes!” Once they can by “pro-illegals” advocates One more interesting
no different than when he vote, they will naturally is that when an American event that Arizona is
By Thomas Bock made the comment that (pun intended) drift toward travels to a foreign country, proposing, and it’s been
Boston Police Officers were voting for Democratic legally I would add, they largely ignored by the
stupid because they arrested Party candidates, whose are required to carry lamestream media, as well,
As a Native American, the professor for breaking leadership validated the identification and provide is their House Bill 2281,
but not an American Indian into his own house when illegal actions to permit the it when requested by the which amends Section 15-
Native American, I am he refused their request for “Obamnesty”. authorities. This being the 843 of Arizona Revised
offended by the assault on identification. When a politician takes case, should this not be a Statutes relating to School
my country by the illegal Our politicians, other office, they swear an oath requirement of the global Curriculum. It prohibits a
aliens that are here in leaders and even foreigners to that office. Here is the citizenry the president school district or charter
violation, disregard and who are simply publicity complete text for any is so desperate to reduce school from including
contempt of our laws and whores are not acting in the number of federal offices, our country to? So Mr. courses or classes that either
sovereignty. I applaud the best interest of our country. and I have made “bold” President, since you are promote the overthrow
recent change in the Arizona By the way, I’m not looking what I think is relevant no longer a community of the United States
law that added a layer of to insult prostitutes when I to this argument: “I do organizer, and in fact government or promote
state penalties to what mention whores, whose solemnly swear (or affirm) our president, how about resentment toward a race or
already exists under federal chosen profession, in most that I will support and acting presidential? Start class of people, as well as
law. I only wish our own places, is also illegal. But defend the Constitution of securing our borders, bring banning ethnic studies and
New York State legislators the question remains, why the United States against deportation proceedings promoting equality. Wow!
had the backbone to follow are our politicians being all enemies, foreign and against those people who I’m liking these guys more
suit. They don’t and it’s one so dishonest and so openly domestic; that I will bear are here illegally and then and more.
reason I’m running for the anti-America? Could it be, true faith and allegiance you can criticize Arizona.
assembly seat. Arizona’s as some have suggested, that to the same; that I take this The violations of trust
was a desperate cry for once these illegal aliens are obligation freely, without and respect for our country
any mental reservation or has been a long, on-going
purpose of evasion; and that issue that won’t be resolved Thomas Bock, a systems
I will well and faithfully overnight. The president administrator, is a
discharge the duties of the didn’t create what is going candidate for the 92nd
office on which I am about on but he is certainly New York State Assembly
to enter: So help me God.” exacerbating it. Arizonians, in Albany. He is a life-long
In New York, it is slightly tired of being ignored resident of the Town of
different: “I do solemnly by a system of corrupt Greenburgh and a 37-
swear (or affirm) that I will individuals who are running year member and former
support the constitution of our government into the chief of the Elmsford Fire
the United States, and the ground, took action. Like Department. You can read
constitution of the State a schoolyard of spoiled more on ElectTomBock.
of New York, and that I brats who complained com; ElectTomBock.
will faithfully discharge to the teacher when they blogspot.com and can
the duties of the office of were finally exposed, reach him by directing
(position), according to the tried to spin the truth email to ElectTomBock@
best of my ability.” into something it wasn’t. gmail.com.
I find it interesting Finally, what a welcome
that while Arizona’s pleas relief to see legislators with
for help went unheeded, “a set” who are willing to
everyone at the federal take action and do the right
level turned a blind eye thing for their constituents!
to the crime, gangs and Here’s a link to read the
kidnappings that were actual law. You’ll be able
running rampant for over to see that nowhere in the
a decades’ time near law is the scenario the
the border and beyond. president so wrongfully
Following the exact touts about getting arrested
WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010 17
18 WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010
An Open Letter of Appeal to Yonkers Business Owners
From Page 1
of cuts the Yonkers Police that would prevent us from city, the School Resource an absolute necessity, not violence is out of control
Department has already properly protecting our Officer Program, the DARE some expendable luxury. while shootings, stabbings
suffered, and the damage city. In addition, layoffs and and PAL programs and the You, the business owner, and robberies have become
that would be done if we demotions in any number Burglary and Domestic have earned the right to commonplace. Layoffs and
were to suffer any layoffs will only cause overtime Violence Units, just to have your business and demotions will endanger
or demotions. costs to skyrocket. All of name a few. The fact is that customers protected and our citizens and discourage
Mayor Amicone’s this while roughly 170 the City of Yonkers has this is no longer the case. business and we, the men
budget calls for 51 layoffs workers in City Hall are been saving money at the An example of this can be and women of the Yonkers
and 23 demotions in the not paying a penny for their expense of public safety for seen in the Getty Square PBA and Yonkers CLSA
YPD. This is on top of 40 healthcare! several years. area, where since the posts are asking for your help.
vacancies we have had for The men and women Perhaps most importantly, were eliminated, we have Please contact Mayor
roughly a year and a half. of the YPD understand all bicycle and foot posts seen numerous violent Amicone, City Council
The proposed elimination the severity of this were eliminated from the crimes in broad daylight President Lesnick and your
of 91 positions from the economic crisis but we minimum manning levels. including countless local Councilperson (www.
YPD accounts for an have suffered much more These posts, including robberies, stabbings and a cityofyonkers.com) and
amazing and unreasonable than any other department Getty Square, Yonkers Ave., brutal murder. demand proper staffing
40% of the cuts in the city. in this City. Starting in McLean Ave., Lake Ave. In recent weeks, as for the Yonkers Police
These cuts would reduce the fall of 2008 the YPD and South Broadway were the warm weather has Department!
the department to 550 was decimated with cuts created out of necessity approached, Yonkers has
officers, a number not seen including the elimination to reduce crime in busy seen thirty shootings, Det. Keith Olson is
since the mid 1980’s and of all plainclothes officers business districts. These including seven in three days president of the Yonkers
a number, quite frankly, on the entire east side of the posts should be viewed as this past weekend. Gang PBA
Open Letter to Yonkers PBA President Det. Keith Olson
From Page 1
Here is a summary of us know. We’ll make the to seek the advocacy and As you had stated Det. sit on opposite sides of the
what has transpired. time. participation of our City Olson, “in this ‘short’ time same table.
On February 26th I On April 15, 2010 a Council Representative, numerous serious crimes I thank all who attended
forwarded an email to meeting took place at the Majority Leader Pat McDow have occurred in the heart the DWBID meeting.
the DWBID to express DWBID office, nearly and to plan a meeting with of downtown.” Yesterday a Now I look forward to
my concern. DWBID two months after being local businesspeople and person was stabbed across results and willing to work
Executive Director Steve initiated. In attendance residents. from the courthouse at with all.
Sansone shared this concern was Captain Intervallo, On April 24th, after 4:00pm, again in broad The DWBID annual
and attempted to set up Sergeant McCormack, no forward movement, I daylight. meeting is May 18th, I
a meeting with Captain various members of the requested a meeting date While I will not speak recommend your presence.
Francis Intervallo and BID and Yonkers Parking be set. Most recently I to the more controversial
Majority Leader McDow. Authority (YPA). telephoned Majority Leader aspect of funding the Regards,
On April 8, 2010, the Many important items McDow’s office leaving a department, there is little Steven M. Asaro
Yonkers Police Benevolent were discussed, including message regarding the same doubt downtown business Steven M. Asaro is an
Association (PBA) the reapportioning of effort request. DWBID Chairman supports YPD’s presence. architect residing in
held a televised rally in to this specific sector, Ken Dearden was also The larger issue is the lack Yonkers, NY.
Getty Square. Business questions about security asked if any progress had of response to this known
participation was noticeably cameras in Getty Square, been made. To date no shared concern in a city
missing from this rally. If etc. At the conclusion of answers or progress has where everyone, oddly and
you want a rally, just let this meeting it was agreed been forthcoming. unfortunately, believes they
Time to Confront Congress’s Credit Card Mentality
So many Americans- government. Today, their elected officials keep will be a burden on this
including my own family dream is threatened by a finding new ways to spend nation for a generation or
just one generation ago- crushing national debt-a our tax dollars. Washington more to come.
traveled to this nation in debt caused by Congress’s continues to spend money To make the point as
search of a better life, not deeply flawed credit card America doesn’t have, clear as possible, I prepared
only for themselves, but for mentality. forcing us to borrow from a “credit card statement”
their children. They sought America has a severe countries, like China, that for each U.S. taxpayer. It
a land where individuals credit problem. Despite the do not share our values. began with a balance of
By Hon. were not shackled by financial hardships felt by The result is a $12.7 trillion minus $554,157 (your share
unreasonable taxes and citizens in New York and national debt (not counting
Joseph J. DioGuardi a repressive federal across the United States, what is off the books) that see Time Pg. 19
WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010 19
Time to Confront Congress’s Credit Card Mentality From Page 18
of the national debt prior to business, yet Washington’s Accounting Principles” a par with the Secretary of and reporting process
FY2009). After purchasing spending and “investment” (GAAP), as SEC-regulated Treasury or as head of a away from politicians
Medicare, Medicaid, Social decisions are hardly reined publicly traded corporations new independent agency who are more interested in
Security, national defense in. And when in trouble, do, the federal government akin to the Government reelection than in balancing
and the stimulus program, the government simply is not protecting its citizens Accountability Office or the the budget.
every American was down bails itself out, taking now and in the future with Federal Reserve System. Those sitting in
an additional $15,183 by the funds straight from fair and accurate budgeting, In December 1990, the Washington today have
the end of FY 2009 - one taxpayer pockets. accounting, and financial CFO Act-a bill I originally refused time and again to
fourth of which was needed If America is to pull out reporting standards. introduced while a member cut spending and bring fiscal
to simply pay interest on the of the current recession and Second, taxpayers must of the House-received sanity to the budget process.
money we’ve borrowed. restore truth in government, be given a simple and Congress’s support and While the American Dream
The integrity of we must insist on budget concise financial statement President H.W. Bush’s is still alive in the eyes of
America’s budgetary and accounting discipline annually, revealing how signature. The enacted law Americans, it is placed in
process ought to be now. our funds are being spent placed a Chief Financial jeopardy when Washington
restored, and Washington’s First, the federal and from whom we are Officer within each major funds its wasteful and
accountability to taxpayers government should no borrowing money and at department and agency of inefficient spending
must be revived. One of the longer expose taxpayers what rate of interest. the federal government, through debt. We need
largest problems that placed to a lower standard Third, the Chief Financial successfully holding reforms that will work to
us in today’s precarious of accountability than Officer of the United States bureaucrats and politicians limit Congress’s credit card
setting is the low standards shareholders of publicly- of America must be made more accountable than mentality. We need a new
we set for federal entities. traded companies. Without as independent of politics ever before. But the final day in Washington.
Our government talks adhering to the same as possible-either through bill did not go far enough
about more regulations on “Generally Accepted a Cabinet level position on in taking the accounting
The Spoof: Winnie the Pooh Exhausted by iPad Service
Winnie the Pooh book by But I’ve never worked this and have no imagination at Commencement: A
AA Milne, they were very hard before. There’s people whatsoever. Graduation Mystery.”
excited. Their response was ‘reading’ me 24/7. What a “Everybody, not just One of her short stories
“Aw . . . isn’t that cute?” grind! Other bears my age kids, now wants a piece is published online:
But that’s not the response are enjoying retirement of the Pooh,” complains “Get Yourself a Face”
of the Pooh. and romping around in Winnie. Does he have a (about a Mafia princess
Spoof reporter Gail the woods, but I’m stuck message for Steve Jobs? who buys herself a face
Farrelly nailed an exclusive working. It’s an outrage!” “You betcha,” he said with transplant and a lot of
interview with Winnie and According to Farrelly, a smirk. “Poo on you! And trouble). Her story “Even
got the words straight from Winnie had other that’s poo without the ‘h,’ Steven” was a finalist in
By Gail Farrelly the bear’s mouth: “I’m complaints as well: No Stevie boy.” the 2007 Derringer Award
exhausted. I’m 84 years old, overtime, no free lunch, competition.
When iPad users learned for Pete’s sake. Yep, that’s and it’s not even fun work Gail Farrelly is the author
they’d be getting a free right. The book about me any more. Winnie says of three mystery novels.
copy on the iPad of the was first published in 1926. that iPad users are nerdy The latest is “Creamed
Legal Notice of Settlement
The Office of the New monetary compensation. former tenant of 66 Main any of the above criteria, fair and equitable manner,
York State Attorney General In order to possibly be and paid for renovations to along with supporting whether you are entitled to
(“OAG”) has entered into eligible to recover money, make your apartment more documentation, to: compensation. You must
an agreement with the you must meet at least one accessible; or submit your claim and all
parties that own 66 Main of the following criteria: •You were otherwise Office of the NYS supporting documentation
— a 170-unit residential •You have a disability harmed or discriminated Attorney General by September 2, 2010. If
property located at 66 Main and were prevented from against because of your Civil Rights Bureau you have any questions,
Street, Yonkers, New York. or had difficulty applying disability due to the lack Re: 66 Main you may contact the OAG
The agreement addresses for, renting, residing at, or of accessible features at 66 120 Broadway, 23rd at 212-416-8250 and
disability accessibility visiting an apartment at 66 Main. Floor reference 66 Main.
features at the property. Main; •If you believe that New York, New York
Under the terms of this •You decided not to you are eligible for 10271
agreement, individuals who live at 66 Main because compensation and wish to
were harmed because of the the property lacked certain submit a claim, you should The OAG will evaluate
absence of these accessible accessible features; submit a written statement the claims for compensation
features may be entitled to •You are a current or explaining why you meet and will determine, in a
20 WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010
Shifting Gears: The Square Roots of Cute
By Roger
Witherspoon
The young man was just
trying to be helpful.
He paused as he walked
through the parking lot,
pointed at the rear of the
red box on wheels and said
“Hey Mister. Someone has
dented the back of your
new car.”
Well, no. It just looks
that way. On purpose.
Really.
This is the Nissan Cube,
a quirky, rolling box with
nooks and crannies and
personality touches that are your keys because they adjusted, but they are wide, colored elastic bands on Cube with an array of
intended to make it a lively won’t roll or slide across thick and comfortable. The the doors and under the electronic gadgets. The
counterpoint to the iconic the dash and onto the floor. rear seats fold over, but do dash. Theoretically, these Bluetooth is quick and easy
rolling rectangles called It’s not as sentimental as the not form a flat line with the bands can be used to hold to set up, with the sound
the Honda Element and vase but, then, this isn’t the cargo area. It is, therefore, gloves or something else coming out of the six
Toyota Scion. So the Cube ‘60s era of flower power. better at transporting tall or light. But they are mainly speakers and the Rockford
is more box than rectangle. As a $20,000, compact stackable items than large for show and, along with Fosgate subwoofer. For
And not to be typecast, SUV, Nissan has packed wide ones. the shag, prompt the entertainment, there is AM/
its sides undulate in odd a lot into its rolling box. The interior décor is occasional smile. For FM and XM satellite radio
places, there are suggested The quirky-faced Cube both quirky and functional. convenience, there is also and a single disc CD player.
lines and angles and curves with the smiley face is an In addition to the shag a cup holder to the left of It also has an iPod and
here and there and, as an eye catcher with a simple, on the dashboard, there the steering wheel and a USB port so you can bring
option, one can even have a 1.8-liter, four-cylinder are ambient lights in the handy shelf over the glove 1,000 or so of your own
jaunty but perfectly useless engine chugging under its trio of cup holders in the compartment. favorite tunes. These are
spoiler to float at the end of hood and cranking out just center console and multi- Nissan equipped the all accessible via fingertip
the high hat of a roof. 122 horsepower. But that’s
And then there is that more than enough to propel
shag carpet. this light weight vehicle
No, the carpeting doesn’t towards triple digits and
go wall to wall across the a serious speeding ticket.
floor where it would be The Cube even has traction
impossible to keep clean. and stability controls so
There is just a round dinner it is nimble and stable at
plate of high, tufted, two- the higher speeds. And the
tone shag, about a foot in little engine only drinks
diameter, stuck with Velcro about 30 miles per gallon.
in the middle of the flat On a functional level,
dashboard. It more or less the decision to make this
serves the function of the a high hat vehicle means
flower holder in the VW there is more than enough
Beetle – a little personal room for a quartet of seven-
touch to remember the Cube footers – and they do not
by. In this case, instead of have to be contortionists for
holding a floral display, the Cirque du Soleil. The seats
rug is a convenient to toss are cloth and manually
WESTCHESTER HERALD May 10, 2010 21
controls on the three- 2010 Nissan Cube
spoke, leather wrapped MSRP: $20,170
steering wheel. Oddly, the EPA Mileage: 27 MPG
Cube’s entertainment and City; 31 MPG Highway
information center has a Performance / Safety:
small, three-inch, sepia- 1.8-Liter DOHC,
toned screen for normal 4-cylinder engine
use. It shifts to full color producing 122 horsepower
clarity when the backup and 127 pound/feet
cameras are activated. In of torque; front wheel
Nissan’s continuing play drive; traction & stability
with Cubic color schemes, controls; independent strut
the three instrument gauges front suspension; torsion
behind the steering wheel beam rear suspension;16-
are red, white, and blue, inch 8-spoke wheels;
with the colors flowing power assisted, vented
from one curved gauge to disc brakes; 4-wheel anti-
another. lock brake system; backup
It’s hard to use the word camera with 4-inch color
“cute” with regards to a
box with wheels. But that
display; seat-mounted,
driver & front passenger
Trend Alert From Page 1
term inescapably fits the side impact airbags; roof means, the rationale would would be instantly turned tighter security measures
Cube, which seems partly mounted curtain airbags. be would be the same: into “terrortainment,” and – which will doubtless
engineered to provide basic, Interior / Comfort: revenge. the predictable cast of include further abrogation
comfortable transportation, AM/FM/ XM Satellite Celente asked, pundits, politicians, experts of Constitutional rights, all
and mostly designed to radio; Rockford Fosgate “Who among the 200,000 and commentators would under the guise of assuring
produce smiles as the miles sound system with 6 Pakistanis living in America issue their predictable anti-terror “protection”.
roll by. speakers and sub woofer; will decide to exact revenge pronouncements: The Trendpost: While the
Bluetooth; CD and MP3 for murdered relatives or evil-doers are evil. The need for vigilance should
player; USB and iPod port; drone-bombed villages barbarians are barbarous not be dismissed, the greater
Roger Witherspoon writes leather wrapped steering back home?” (See “Terror and they hate us for our vigilance should be directed
“Shifting Gears” at www. wheel with fingertip cruise 2010,” Trends Journal®, freedoms; there is nothing toward recognizing what is
RogerWitherspoon.com . command, Bluetooth and Winter 2010) we can do about it except to behind the terror, coping
audio controls; manually And the connections further heighten “security”. with the implications, and
adjusted front seats; fold Celente spelled out long Sure enough, among avoiding being caught up
flat rear seats. ago between the Obama the gaggle of reactions in a national climate of
administration’s $7.5 to this newest event was exaggerated fear. While
billion “Af-Pak Strategy” the all-time favorite the likelihood that your
and its terror consequences, hollow promise trotted out life will be in danger is
have not yet been made whenever terror strikes: statistically negligible, it
or acknowledged by “We will not rest until we is prudent to take proactive
Washington or by the have brought everyone measures in anticipation of
American media. responsible to justice,” further terror strikes.
In the Summer 2009 intoned US Attorney As Gerald Celente has
Trends Journal® he wrote General, Eric Holder. forecast, should a major
that the military policy And sure enough, as terror strike hit, gold prices
resulting in thousands of predicted, the motivation will soar, the world equity
Pakistani deaths and three behind this (and every markets will plummet, and
million civilians forced to other) terror attack would be the economy will spiral
flee their homes could only misrepresented in the three- downward. The Trends
intensify anti-American ring political, pundit and Research Institute urges
hatred. “Suffering media circus. There was subscribers to closely re-
Pakistanis now added to little introspective attention read the Trends Journals
the already swelled ranks of paid to the connection cited above as well as
Muslims seeking to avenge between America’s military “Neo-Survivalism” in the
the tens of thousands dead role in Pakistan and the Winter 2010 issue.
and hundreds of thousands explosive-laden SUV in
mutilated by America in Times Square. For further information,
the ongoing Afghan and True to form, as contact Bibi Farber, Media
Iraq Wars.” with terror incidents past, Relations, bibifarber@
In the Winter 2010 the authorities counseled trendsresearch.com
Trends Journal®, Celente citizens to “remain vigilant”. or telephone 845.331.3500,
also predicted that any Citing the constant threat ext. 1.
terror attempt, whether of terror, they demanded
it succeeded or failed, increased funding for
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