Emergency Alert from Delfim Heusler.

 

Yonkers Insider: Untermyer Performing Arts Council (UPAC).

 

Statement from Yonkers Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler.

 

Matters of Faith: Weekly Column.

 

From Yonkers Newswire Journalist Brian Harrod.

 

Yonkers Insider: Community Events Calendar.

 

Yonkers Insider: News from Untermyer Performing Arts Council (UPAC).

 

Yonkers Insider: News from Matthew Wallace Foundation: Event: Ninth Annual Matthew Wallace Memorial Softball Tournament: Revised Flyer.

 

From Yonkers Newswire Journalist Brian Harrod.

 

Yonkers Insider: Update From Untermyer Performing Arts Council (UPAC).

 

Yonkers Insider: Untermyer Performing Arts Council (UPAC): Event: National Night Out.

 

Ad from Yonkers City Clerk's Office: Passport Office.

 

For More Info: https://www.yonkersny.gov/government/departments/city-clerk/passport

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From Yonkers Newswire Journalist Brian Harrod.

 

WOW... You Can Get One Of The 400 Affordable Apartments To Be Built On The World Trade Center Site..... THANKS KATHY: Governor Reaches Deal With Port Authority to Build Affordable Housing at 5 WTC COMMERCIAL OBSERVER: New York reached a deal to start construction on a residential building at 5 World Trade Center with more affordable housing than previously proposed, but far less than advocates pushed for. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that the Public Authorities Control Board (PACB) approved the framework for the 1,200-unit multifamily building earlier in the day, with up to one-third of the units priced for “low- and moderate-income residents,” and with some set aside for victims of 9/11 and their families, Hochul said. Construction is expected to start in 2024. “This is going to be a symbol of what we can do,” Hochul said on the 79th floor of 3 World Trade Center, where the announcement took place. “[It’s] going to bring new life here.” Silverstein Properties, Brookfield Properties, Omni New York and Dabar Development Partners were selected as the developers of the project in February 2021, which at the time was slated to be about 900 feet tall, with 1,325 rental units spread across 1.2 million square feet. In the original proposal, about 25 percent of the units were expected to be set aside for affordable housing. Housing advocates have been pushing for several years for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), which has been spearheading the development, to make the building 100 percent affordable.... https://www.facebook.com/groups/YonkersNewswire/posts/3586853788238840/

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Yonkers Insider: From New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh 90th District.

 

Assemblyman Sayegh & Armour Villa Neighborhood Association President Steve Wagner toured Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie through flood plagued sections of the neighborhood in Yonkers, starting at Chris and Marisa Kaufman's house, flooded again this month after a severe downburst. The group walked down the neighborhood's steep hills to where it abuts the Bronx River and Bronx River Parkway, which has also flooded.

Speaker Heastie is visiting Assembly Districts across the state to meet with residents, business people and local officials. Those are sandbags behind the group photo. Jessica and Baby Adin showed Speaker Heastie where the storm water floods up across the Parkway.

Yonkers Insider: News from New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh 90th District.

 

Assemblyman Sayegh welcomes the 100th Speaker of the State Assembly to Yonkers this afternoon, as Speaker Carl Heastie continues his summer state-wide tour. Today's topic is Storm Water Management in the wake of the new normal with heavy down pours and micro bursts causing flash flooding in neighborhoods and along the Bronx River. The Assemblyman and Speaker walked the neighborhood speaking with residents and State and local officials about storm water flooding problems in Armour Villa, a problem in many communities statewide as climate change makes storms dump more rainwater more quickly.

Yonkers Insider: From New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh 90th District.

Ashura is a holy day for Muslims all over the world, celebrated on the 10th day of Muharram, according to the Islamic calendar. This year Ashura occurs starting on the evening of Thursday, July 27, through Friday, Jul 28.

Yonkers Insider: 2024 Campaign Trail: Criminal Justice and Social Justice Leader, The Reverend Michael Gerald, Announces Campaign for New York’s 16th Congressional District.

Criminal Justice and Social Justice Leader, The Reverend Michael Gerald, Announces Campaign for New York’s 16th Congressional District.

Gerald Launches with Backing of Faith Leaders and Community Support.

The Reverend Michael Gerald announced today that he is running for Congress in New York’s 16th Congressional District, which encompasses the southern and central portions of Westchester County as well as a segment of the Bronx. 

Rev. Gerald has unique experience in criminal and social justice. He is the Senior Pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Tuckahoe, NY while serving as Deputy Commissioner of Correction for Westchester County. He is a retired New Jersey State Trooper. Rev. Gerald holds a Bachelor of Science in Law and Justice from the College of New Jersey, a Master of Ministry from the Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate in Ministry from Eastern University.

“NY-16 residents deserve a leader in Congress who supports our shared Democratic values,” said Rev. Gerald. “In Congress, I will partner with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to support President Joe Biden’s agenda. We have to prove that Democrats can move this country forward; I am going to serve our district by fighting to win and by bringing people together, not fighting just to fight.” 

Gerald has strong support throughout the district. Faith leaders like The Reverend Troy DeCohen — who is the past President of The United Black Clergy of Westchester and Pastor of Mount Vernon Heights Congregational Church — and other stakeholders in the community are backing Gerald from day one.

“I have known and worked with Michael over the last decade,” said Rev. DeCohen. “He is a leader and an advocate for our people and the entire community. We have worked together on affordable housing, employment, supporting our youth, and confronting police abuse. We've protested and marched together on issues plaguing urban centers. Michael has exceptional experience and academic preparation to confront the major issues of our day. I wholeheartedly support and stand with him. He is the kind of person that gets things done and will make Westchester proud in Congress.”

About Michael Gerald

Michael Gerald’s parents were born and raised in the Deep South. They moved to the Tri-State area for greater opportunities. One of the first Black families to integrate his neighborhood, Michael grew up in a household that valued hard work and community. His father was a veteran and teacher, while his mother worked in environmental services — both had high expectations for their son. 

Gerald felt the call to serve at nineteen, becoming a New Jersey State Trooper. As a member of law enforcement, he was dedicated to protecting his community and ensuring justice. These values became hallmarks of his life. He served with honor for fifteen years before becoming an Undersheriff in Mercer County. 

Gerald’s commitment to serving his community shifted as he grew older, and he felt the call to the ministry. He’s served as a pastor for three parishes, working to help the needy, the sick, and the forgotten. He is currently the Senior Pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Tuckahoe, NY. He also serves as Deputy Commissioner of Correction for Westchester County. 

Gerald has been married for over thirty years and is the proud father of three remarkable children. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Law and Justice from the College of New Jersey, a Master of Divinity from the Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate in Ministry from Eastern University.

Yonkers Insider: 2023 Campaign Trail: Ruth Walter Democrat for Westchester County Legislator 15th District: PRESS RELEASE - Noise cameras can improve quality of life for Westchester residents.

 

Noise Cameras Can Improve Quality of Life for Westchester Residents

County Legislator Candidate Ruth Walter Urges Its Implementation.

BRONXVILLE, NY -- Candidate and former Westchester County Legislator Ruth Walter is calling on municipal officials across Westchester to implement an innovative, high-tech system to enforce noise limits on car owners whose vehicles dramatically exceed permitted noise levels because of muffler modifications.

Walter first proposed the system -- which links noise monitoring equipment to traffic cameras to issue summons to violators based on exceeding legal decibel levels -- when she chaired the Board of Legislators' Environment and Health Committee in 2020. She secured $125,000 to launch a pilot of the project in the County's 2021 Capital Budget.  

But under Walter's successor, progress on the project has stalled.

Since Walter's initial efforts brought this program to the County's attention, New York State has passed the SLEEP Act, co-sponsored by State Sen. Shelley Mayer, which creates stricter penalties for modified and excessively loud vehicles on our residential streets, and New York City has launched a successful pilot study of the noise camera technology (SoundVue). The New York City program, which began in June 2021 with a single camera, is being expanded to ten cameras this year.

On Monday July 24, Walter brought representatives of Intelligent Instruments, a company based in the U.K. which provided noise camera equipment for New York City’s program, to five separate municipalities in Westchester who are interested in solving this problem for their residents. 

Walter said, "Noise from modified vehicles on our roadways is more than just a nuisance. It jars us awake at night, startles drivers sharing the road, rattles our nerves and keeps us constantly on edge, and can permanently damage our hearing. It also often accompanies dangerous behavior like racing. It is a quality of life issue, and a health and safety issue for our families and neighbors. Peace and quiet should not be considered a privilege. No one has the right to blast through our neighborhoods with their cars modified to be as loud as a jackhammer. It's against the law, and we now have the technology to enforce that law.”

A recent article published in the New York Times validated the negative impact noise has on the health and quality of life of residents.

Reuben Peckham from Intelligent Instruments stated, “This technology will bring relief to thousands of people in their homes for whom noisy mufflers have been a chronic disruption of peace and quiet as well as negatively impacting their health. We are ready to partner with municipalities across Westchester to bring them relief.“

County Executive George Latimer said, “Once again, Ruth Walter has brought innovation to a thorny problem in Westchester County.”

County Legislator David Imamura, Chair of the Environment Committee said, “Westchester residents deserve a quiet night’s sleep. Without a doubt, innovations like noise cameras will help us achieve that goal, especially in densely populated areas of our cities and Towns.”

Paul Feiner, Supervisor from Greenburgh, said, “No one has come up with a solution to a major quality of life problem before Ruth Walter brought this innovative approach to our attention. I’m committed to giving her idea a try - it could make living on Central Ave safer and much better. This is a chronic problem on Central Park Avenue. I applaud her efforts to make our roadways safer and our residents healthier in their homes.”

Stuart Rabin, Manager of the Village of Port Chester, said, “We continue to have some motorists drive these modified cars and destroy the peace and quiet of our neighborhoods. We must use every tool at our disposal to discourage this behavior.”

Niki Armacost, Mayor of the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson, said “This technology is really interesting and could provide us with a viable solution for noise issues residents report on Warburton, Broadway and the Saw Mill River Parkway. Having noise cameras not just here but around Westchester County will discourage this kind of disruptive motorist behavior. Special thanks to Ruth Walter for bringing this solution to our attention - we look forward to exploring it further with the Board of Trustees and our law enforcement professionals.”

Cara Kronen, Deputy Mayor of Tuckahoe, said "Members of the community often voice concerns over loud mufflers and other forms of noise pollution.  Ruth Walter is working to address the concerns of Westchester residents with novel and practical solutions."

Said Walter, “I'm looking forward to returning to the County Legislature to finish what I started in bringing forward innovative technology and cost effective solutions to improve the quality of life for residents of the 15th district and all of Westchester."

For more information about Ruth Walter visit www.electruthwalter.com

Submitted and Paid for by Friends of Ruth Walter.

Yonkers Insider: From New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh 90th District.

Assemblyman Sayegh welcomes the 100th Speaker of the State Assembly to Yonkers this afternoon, as Speaker Carl Heastie continues his summer state-wide tour. Today's topic is Storm Water Management in the wake of the new normal with heavy down pours and micro bursts causing flash flooding in neighborhoods and along the Bronx River. The Assemblyman and Speaker will talk with residents of the Armour Villa neighborhood that borders the river, and local officials.

Yonkers Insider: Untermyer Performing Arts Council (UPAC): The Saturday weather forecast is stormy...

 

Yonkers Insider: Untermyer Performing Arts Council (UPAC): The Untermyer Performing Arts Council's calendar for upcoming programs!

 

News from Yonkers Newswire Journalist Brian Harrod.

#LOL... But do they use to that rat in their tasty dishes

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Yonkers Insider: News from New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh 90th District.

Westchester Disabled on the Move getting ready to celebrate the Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act- ADA, in Rye Brook.

Yonkers Insider: News from New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh 90th District.

 

Assemblyman Sayegh presents a $10,000 grant to Westchester Disabled On The Move Executive Director Maria Samuels as the organization celebrates the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Keynote speaker was NY Lt Gov Antonio DelGado.

Yonkers Insider: Business Advertisement: Realtor Andy Maldonado.

 

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Yonkers Insider: Yonkers Business Corner: Business Ribbon Cutting in August in Yonkers.

 

Letter to the Editor: Frank Spotorno.

 

On Wednesday, the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.75%, the second hike of this magnitude in just two months by the U.S. central bank in its quest to rein in the record inflation that has sent prices soaring for everything from gas and groceries to clothes and housing.

But what do the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes actually mean for hundreds of millions of Americans – Americans who have jobs, who buy things, who have bank accounts?

In short, the federal government believes interest rates are the Fed's main tool to combat inflation. They believe Inflation is driven by strong consumer demand. By raising interest rates, which makes things more expensive, the central bank is hoping to dampen Americans' willingness to spend money. The key word is “hoping”!

"It is essential that we bring inflation down to our 2% goal if we are to have a sustained period of strong labor market conditions that benefit all," said Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at a press conference Wednesday.

The Federal Reserve got inflation wrong. They're trying to correct their mistake quickly by hiking interest rates. They believe by raising the interest rates, this will slow down the economy, and alleviate inflation. That’s a canard!

Generally speaking, as the Federal Reserve raises its benchmark interest rate, everything else in the economy that involves interest rates of some kind is affected – and that's most things: credit cards, student loans, home and car loans, banking, savings accounts, the everyday operations of businesses, from purchasing power to marketing, you name it.

That means the stakes are high when the Fed raises rates, as it did on Wednesday.

Losers: People trying to buy a home now days and souring inflation at the supermarkets.

The Fed's interest rate isn't directly tied to mortgage rates. But mortgage lenders move their rates up and down based in part on what they expect the Fed to do.

With inflation so bad right now, mortgage rates rose throughout the spring and have stayed high into the summer.

Since June, the average 30-year rate has hovered above 5.5%, according to Mortgage News Daily. Earlier this year, a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage could be had for around 3.25%.

Given a loan of $400,000, the increase in interest rates has turned a monthly mortgage payment of about $1,700 into one approaching $2,300 in the span of just a few months.

That sudden increase in monthly payment cost has started to cool the country's historically hot housing market. Last year, buyers routinely paid tens of thousands of dollars over asking price and waived contingencies to stand out in a pile of other offers on a home that had been listed only a day or two.

Now, homes are starting to sit on the market longer, and more sellers are cutting prices to find buyers. Builders started fewer homes in June than they did in May.

"These numbers are all going to get worse before they get better. It's going to be ugly during the transition, but I think what we'll end up with is a market which is more healthy because it is not healthy to have a housing market where home prices are rising 20% per year or more," Ian Shepherdson, the founder and chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, told NPR.

That rapid increase in cost already has priced some potential homebuyers out of the market. Mortgage applications are down to their lowest level since 2000, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

(Mortgage rates have historically been higher, especially in the 1980s, when rates topped 15% as part of the Fed's efforts to fight the inflation of the 1970s. But home prices now are higher than ever, having risen dramatically in many areas over the past two years.)

Economists have mixed outlooks on what all this means for the housing market. Some say that home prices will hold steady; others are forecasting a drop in prices.

At the Fed's meeting in June, Powell suggested that prospective homebuyers are waiting to see if prices stabilize. Even if the homeowners price stabilize, the monthly inflation rate on home mortgages will drive most new buyers out of the housing market.

Winners: People who have money in savings accounts and are able to transfer their savings to CD’s, money market and 401 accounts.

This one is modest, but noteworthy. With interest rates so low for the past few years, banks had little reason or wiggle room to offer any meaningful interest rates on personal savings accounts, where you might keep money for your emergency fund or a down payment savings.

I didn’t go to go to college, nor have an economics degree , but having several businesses, I leaned how money operates in the real world . The higher the interest rate, the more difficult debt will be paid off. Haven’t we leaned anything in the 2008 and 2009 of our great collapse?

Who is worse? The banks or loan sharks?

Yonkers Insider: Promotions: Letter to the Editor: We Are Still Eating Crumbs! By Former Yonkers City Councilman Fernando Fuentes.

 

There are 57, 493 Registered Democratic Voters in Yonkers and Mayor Mike Spano received 5,747 Democratic Votes to win the Democratic Primary in June 27, 2023.

Candidates Corazon Pineda-Isaac and Margaret Fountain-Coleman received a total of 2,733 Democratic Primary votes or 32% of the eligible Democratic Voters.

There are 106,769 Active Registered Voters in Yonkers. (57,493 Democrats), (18,493 Republicans) (2,832 Independents), (1,915 Conservatives) and others.

In the November 7, 2023 General Election you may vote for whomever you wish.

The Candidates for Yonkers Mayor are:

Mayor Mike Spano- Democrat

Mayoral Candidate Anthony J. Merante- Republican

Read their biography, read their accomplishments, read about their diversity philosophies and their actual policies.

Vote for the Mayoral Candidate, who has the better vision for Yonkers and whom you believe will offer the Latino Community better opportunities.

Opportunities in working as Deputy Mayor and Assistant Mayor Positions, Commissioner Positions, Corporation Counsel,  and other Important Post where the Latino Community can flourish.

Opportunities in Economic Development, where Latino Construction, Engineering and Architectural Firms can flourish in the City of Yonkers.

We, the Latino Community must be a part of the Yonkers Government Fabric or else find Mayoral Candidates who will have a Diversity Plan and Inclusive Plan for 40% of the Yonkers Total Population.

The Total Yonkers Population is 215,000, according to the 2020 US Census.

The Total Yonkers Latino Population is 85,000, according to the 2020 US Census.

Currently the Latino Population is 40% of the Yonkers Total Population

Yonkers Insider/Westchester Insider: Promotions: 2023 Campaign Trail: Fundraiser for Joe Torres Republican for Westchester County Legislator in the 1st District.

 

You're invited to a Summer Barbecue in support of Joe Torres, Candidate for Westchester County Legislator!

Join us for a laid-back and enjoyable gathering with great friends and fellow supporters on Wednesday, August 9th, from 6-8pm at the Cortlandt Colonial Restaurant, 714 Old Albany Post Rd, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567.

Admission is $50 per person, and we offer sponsorship options of $250, $500, and $1000.

To secure your spot, please RSVP by contacting Sean at 914-424-6284 or via email at FriendsOfJoeTorres@gmail.com. You can also donate online at FriendsOfJoeTorres.com.

Please make contributions payable to: Friends Of Joe Torres.

We hope to see you there for a fantastic time! 

Submitted by and Paid for by Friends of Joe Torres.

Yonkers Ledger: Hector Santiago Beats Criminal Charges; Will Sue City Over Civil Rights Violations.

 

https://www.theyonkersledger.com/news/charges-against-hector-santiago-dropped-will-sue-city-over-civil-rights-violations/3752/ via @YonkersLedger

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers Police Department: Join Yonkers PD for National Night Out! Tuesday, August 1st!

 

National Night Out 2023 is in 1 WEEK!

 

Join the Yonkers Police Department on Tuesday, August 1st, at one of our four locations!

 

FOOD * DRINK * MUSIC * GAMES * VENDORS * POLICE HELICOPTER FLY-OVERS * K-9 DEMO * ESU DEMO * GIVEAWAYS * AND MORE!

 

Bring the kids, bring the family, and come out to meet your local Yonkers Police Officers and neighbors at this great community-building event!

 

National Night Out is a nationwide annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It provides an excellent opportunity to bring Police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

 

We will have four locations for our National Night Out events, one in each Precinct. All events will take place from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM:

 

- 1st Precinct - Andrus Field (Central Park Avenue, south of Tuckahoe Road)

- 2nd Precinct - Coyne Park (McLean Avenue, east of Central Park Avenue)

- 3rd Precinct - Sullivan Oval (Bryant Road/Knollwood Road)

- 4th Precinct – JFK Marina (Warburton Avenue/JFK Memorial Drive)

 

Please see the attached National Night Out poster for more details.

 

Each Precinct's National Night Out event is planned by the local Precinct and their respective Police Community Council members. There will be an assortment of entertainment, vendors, children's activities, food, and free handouts at each location. Stop by to meet and greet many of your local Police Officers and neighbors, and have a great time! This event is our largest community outreach program of the year and often draws hundreds of participants to each location! Hope to see everyone there!

 

Thank you for supporting Law Enforcement and the Yonkers Police Department!