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Marist Poll Report Issued September 24, 2010

Cuomo Leads Paladino by 19 Percentage Points Among Likely Voters

In the race for New York governor, Democrat  Andrew Cuomo receives the support of 52% oflikely voters statewide compared with 33% for Republican Carl Paladino.  Rick Lazio, on theConservative line, garners the support of 9% of likely voters. 6% are unsure.

Mobile Shredder Coming to Greenburgh Town Hall October 2, 2010

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Today's Torah: Special Edition for Sukkot BY Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson

 Mighty is Love

A few weeks ago I received a package in the mail from Professor Thomas Ord, a Christian theologian who teaches at Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho. He mailed me two of his latest books because he read an article of mine and he thought they would help us launch a conversation. The two books offer an extended argument that the central virtue of Christianity ought to be love - not faith, not salvation, but love. Reading his insightful books (Defining Love and The Nature of Love: A Theology) it occurred to me that the subject is one that has a natural home in Judaism, and calls for a Jewish reclamation. I want to make an argument for why love is important as a Jew; what it is that Jewish love looks like, and how we might resolve to attempt a more persistent and resilient love to heal this broken world and to bring wholeness to shattered hearts.

Current Commentary: If Things Are Getting Better, Why Are We So Miserable? BY Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP®

 You have heard by now that the recession is officially over. Do you feel like celebrating?

Probably not. This week’s announcement from the National Bureau of Economic Research confirmed what we already knew, which is that the Great Recession has been over for quite a while – officially, now, since June 2009. The downturn that began in November 2007 therefore lasted 18 months, making it the longest U.S. economic contraction since World War II.

Current Commentary: The 2012 Election Campaign Gets Underway BY Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP®

 You might think the 2012 presidential campaign will get underway on the morning of Nov. 3, when both parties survey the results of the midterm elections. But I think it is safe to say that the race for the White House has already begun.

President Obama got things started earlier this month with his heavily publicized speech in Cleveland, in which he attacked the Republican opposition and criticized House Minority Leader John Boehner, by name, eight times.

Cohen Endorsed by New York State Professional Firefighters Association

Candidate Also Endorsed by Local 1394 Scarsdale Firefighters

Scarsdale, NY, September 21, 2010 -- State Senate candidate Bob Cohen (R,I,C – 37th District) today announced the endorsement of the Fifth District of the New York State Professional Firefighters Association.  Cohen was also endorsed by the Local 1394 Scarsdale Firefighters.

17th CD Primary Update BY York Kleinhandler

 We're still waiting for the Republican line to be decided but the counting of the absentee ballots has begun and we should know the results no later than Thursday.  Currently, my opponent and I are only separated by about a dozen votes but we continue to be optimistic as we targeted absentee voters at the time the ballots were sent out.    

New York Civic: King of Kings (County) BY Henry J. Stern

Pedro Espada Es Terminado; and

Press Focuses on  Vito Lopez, Poverty Boss, County Leader,State Assembly Housing Chair

September 20, 2010

First of a Series

With Pedro Espada defeated for re-election, the new target of reform in New York City is Vito Lopez, the Democratic county leader of Brooklyn who doubles as chair of the Assembly Housing Committee.

Ed Koch Commentary “From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli” BY Edward I. Koch

There aren’t many Americans who have never heard those words, which come from the United States Marine Corps Hymn.  The words refer to the heroic role of the Marines in putting an end to pillaging and piracy by the Barbary pirates who in the early 1800s plied their nefarious trade in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.  England and other countries paid tribute to the Barbary pirates in return for the safe passage of their ships.  The American motto, however, was "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute!"  Instead of sending tribute, we sent the Marines. 

Current Commentary: Tax Collectors In Funny Hats BY Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP®

On Labor Day, as I drove south on New York’s beautiful  Taconic State Parkway, I crested a hill to find a state  police cruiser stopped on the shoulder. Just beyond the trooper were three more  cruisers, each with lights flashing, each parked behind an unhappy motorist.

I had stumbled across a classic speed trap.

The Feiner Report: Westchester and Metro North Should Improve Coordination in Event of a Metro North Shutdown By Paul Feiner

Bee Line Buses Should Honor  Metro North Commuter Tickets Greenburgh, NY, September 20, 2010 -- Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner is urgingWestchester County, Bee Line Bus Line, and Metro North to improve coordination in the event of a Metro North shutdown. Today, Metro North was forced to close down Grand Central Station to commuters for a number of hours due to a fire underneath a bridge.

New York State AFL-CIO Endorse Andrea Stewart-Cousins for New York State Senate, Westcehster news, Westcehster newspaper, Westcehster Herald,

Westchester, NY, September 20, 2010 -- State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (35th District – D/WF/I) today announced that the 2.5 million members of the New York State AFL-CIO have endorsed her candidacy for re-election. New York State AFL-CIO  PresidentDenis Hughes praised Senator Stewart-Cousins’ record of fighting for the working families of New York State.

WCBoL Celebrate Jewish history & Heritage Month

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NYS Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs Addresses All Voters

Albany, NY, September 19, 2010 -- NYS Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs issued the following remark today: “I wanted to pass on an e-mail I sent over to Carl Paladino.Go to PaladinoFacts.com to learn more about why I and others, across party lines, don't think he's fit to be the Governor of New York State.”

Danielle Paladino Jacobs Speaks Out

McLaughlin Unveils Campaign Headquarters with Grand Opening Ceremony

 Westchester, NY, September 2010 -- Conservative and Republican Party endorsed candidate  Liam McLaughlin, vying to represent the 35th Senate District yesterday celebrated the opening of his campaign headquarters in Greenburgh, NY, with a grand opening ceremony.

No One is Above the Law By Ken Jenkins

 White Plains, NY, September 19, 2010 -- County Executive Astorino is breaking the law. The County Board only took legal action after close to seven months of discussion. The County Board was forced to retain outside counsel because the County Attorney, who was appointed by Mr. Astorino, refused to enforce the law. The County Attorney’s own legal opinion concludes that Mr. Astorino is violating the law, but he refused to enforce the law against his boss. In a separate lawsuit brought on behalf of parents, Judge Collabella, issued a temporary restraining order reversing the Administration's illegal actions.

Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Volunteer Firefighters Served Thank You Dinner at Orfino’s Restaurant

 (L-R): Linda Urban, BMFD, Douglas Cacciola, Chief BMFD, Linda Orfino – Orfino’s Restaurant, Michael Orfino – Orfino’s Restaurant, Bob O’Hanlon – 2nd Assistant Chief BMFD.

Briarcliff Manor, NY, September 19, 2010 -- “It’s not often that we get a thank you like this,” said Bob O’Hanlon, Second Assistant Chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department.

O’Hanlon and other volunteer members of the Department were enjoying a pasta and meatball dinner at Orfino’s Restaurant, just a few short blocks from the Fire Headquarters and a few short weeks from a kitchen fire at Orfino's restaurant last week.

New Law Makes Bike Riding in New York Safer

 Scarsdale, NY, September 19, 2010 -- Governor Paterson has signed a bill that will require motorists to keep their distance from bicyclists while driving.  The new law is being hailed as an important step in decreasing the number of bike riding deaths in New York.

"Nearly 25% of all highway fatalities in New York State are people walking and bicycling, and New York's bicycle and pedestrian death rate is almost twice the national average," said Jennifer Clunie, executive director of the New York Bicycling Coalition. 

September 17th - Constitution Day BY Prof. John Q. Barrett

Two hundred and twenty-three years ago tonight, thirty-eight weary delegates to a convention in Philadelphia signed the  Constitution of the United States.  Four handwritten sheets of parchment were enough to state the terms on which thirteen independent weak little republics agreed to try to survive together as one strong nation.  ...

Current Comment: The Great Firewall of Harrisburg BY Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP®

Inspired, perhaps, by the rulers of China and Iran, the powers that be atHarrisburg University of Science and Technology are giving the school its own “great firewall.”

For one week, students, faculty and employees at the Pennsylvania campus will be unable to reach social media sites, including Twitter and Facebook, via the campus network. But the college’s goal is not to suppress information. The goal of the exercise, according to Provost Eric Darr, is to prompt the school’s approximately 570 students and its faculty to critically evaluate the role that online communication plays in their lives.

Simchat Torah “Wrap”

 Dobbs Ferry, NY, September 19, 2010 -- On Thursday evening, September 30th, the Greenburgh Hebrew Center community will join in the world-wide celebration known as Simchat Torah.  What makes GHC different from the rest?

Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins Partners with IAHD to Create Jobs for Individuals with Disabilities

Westchester, NY, September 19, 2010 -- Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins last week spoke at the “Third Annual Vendor Reception” for the Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics (IAHD), which provides  job placementservices for people with  developmental disabilities in The Bronx and Westchester County, New York. The Senator currently utilizes the services of the IAHD program to provide employment opportunities in her District Office, located in Yonkers, New York.

Greenville Community Theater’s Fall Workshop

 Scarsdale, NY, September 19, 2010 -- On Friday Sept 24 at 8 PM, Greenville Community Theater presents staged readings from But He’s Not My Dog & Other Tales, a book of essays by Sara Bloom who will be present to chat with the audience and actors afterwards.  The readings will feature Lois Alterman, Jean Eifert, and Barbara Korsen. Barbara is making her directing debut!

Suzi for New York to Hold Kickoff Party at New Campaign Headquarters

 Public Event to be Attended by Senator Oppenheimer

Mamaroneck, NY -- On Sunday, September 19, from 1pm- 4pm, the Suzi Oppenheimer for New York Senate campaign headquarters will celebrate its headquarters’ door opening with campaign supporters  at 916 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck.