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Nine-Month Old Handicapped and Neglected Great Dane Abandoned on Sidewalk by Westchester Man

Elmsford, NY -- Thomas, the neglected and handicapped 9 month old Great Dane, who was abandoned on the sidewalk of Pets Alive West - The Elmsford Animal Shelter, is desperately in need of surgery and rehabilitation to help him walk.

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New York Civic: Jail to the Thief BY Henry J. Stern

Hevesi Cops a Plea,

Cuomo to Accept It

26 Days to Election.

Today is October 7, 2010

     There was little surprise in  Alan Hevesi's confession that he was a corrupt Comptroller. News of the Attorney General's investigation had leaked over the years, and the guilty pleas of his co-conspirators made it clear that his office was a cesspool of favoritism obtained through bribery.

Ed Koch Commentary: On the Firing of Rick Sanchez by CNN By Edward I. Koch

Rick Sanchez was fired by CNN last week.  The October 2nd New York Times reported that Sanchez was terminated, “…a day after telling a radio interviewer that Jon Stewart was a bigot and that ‘everybody that runs CNN is a lot like Stewart.’  The latter comment was made shortly after Mr. Stewart’s faith,  Judaism, was invoked.”

Republican vs. Democrat - A Libertarian Perspective

Dueling Fatwas BY Daniel Pipes

 

 

 

The Washington Times
October 5, 2010

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Reciprocal death sentences raging between Yemen and the United States offer a glimpse of warfare in the internet age.

 

Brian Sweeney Returns to the States Without an MLB Contract BY Jack Treacy

Yonkers, NY, October 4, 2010 -- After three years playing ball in Japan Yonkers baseball pitcher  Brian Sweeney returned to the States with no Japanese or Major League Baseballcontract. In the spring of this year, Brian age 35, signed a contract to play for the Somerset Patriots in New Jersey, a high caliber independent baseball league. After two days with Somerset, Sweeney was offered a  minor league contract to play for Tacoma, the top minor league team of the  Seattle Mariners.While at Tacoma, Brian Sweeney had an outstanding record as a  relief pitcher and was called up by the Seattle Mariners where he continued his stellar  pitchingperformance with a ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.05, both of which were second only to Felix Hernandez, the CY Young candidate on the Seattle team.

Latimer Identifies Key Ethics Reform Bills Worth Fighting

 Assemblyman George Latimer (D-Westchester, 91st A.D.) spoke today about a series of legislative proposals, already introduced in the Assembly, that would improve Albany’s ethics immediately, proposed laws which he is co-sponsoring. “There are a number of us in the Assembly who are deeply committed to reform of our ethics – but at present, we lack support from enough other members to pass these bills,” Latimer noted. 

Current Commentary: A Prosecutor Crosses The Line BY Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP®

The justice system is supposed to protect crime victims. Occasionally, however, prosecutors’ power leads them astray.

Kenneth Kratz, the  district attorney for Calumet County, Wisconsin, sent repeated texts to a young woman whose boyfriend he was prosecuting for allegedly trying to choke her to death. The texts included propositions and inappropriate comments such as “Have u ever been spoiled by someone? I mean like being taken care of and spoil him with attention in return? Without ever saying no?” The woman, 26-year-old Stephanie Van Groll, eventually complained to the  police.

The Westchester Guardian - October 7, 2010 Edition

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Senator Liz Krueger Calls for Carl Paladino to Return Taxpayers Money

New York, NY, October 3, 2010 -- "An investigative report released today reveals that  Carl Paladinohas pocketed $3 million in  taxbreaks by promising to jump start economic revival in the Buffaloarea, but in reality he has only created a handful of jobs.  Moreover, according to the report, while he claims to have made investments through his holdings, Paladino has often just sold himself vacant lots he already owned. To this day, these lots remain undeveloped.  This report makes it clear that Paladino has abused State programs to gain millions in  government tax breaks while not delivering any of the jobs or real  economic development he promised.

Mayor's Third Quarter Report for 2010 By Peter Swiderski

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 This is the third quarterly report of 2010, describing major initiatives underway.  Though much of the quarter overlaps what should be a quiet summer, there’s much going on.  The quarter’s highlights were several events organized by volunteers and done with the substantial support of the Village:  the Volunteer Fireman’s Parade this last Saturday, the “Take Me To The River” concert in early September, and a magic-themed Friday Night Live in July.  All were blow-out events with hundreds of participants and great fun.  

The Hezitorial: Anger and Dismay Continue to Consume Us BY Hezi Aris

The anger is palpable. The simmering pot of discontent has been incessant for decades. The political pitch is now boiling over. Dismay has wrought anger. Is anger the elixir for the issues confronting our society? 

It took us long enough to move beyond dismay. The political strategists’ maneuvers coaxed, cajoled , and threatened to keep their masters and us in line by the gift of eloquent, and might I add even loquacious abandon. The game was afoot. Few got it. Even today, many are in disbelief. With each revelation we have become angrier. Our disgust ratcheted higher elevating our diminishing capacity to lucidly reach resolution to the ills that plague us. There are many concerns. Few have been dealt with reasonably, fairly, equitably, or competently.

Scarsdale High School’s Ten Distinguished Alumni of 2010

 Scarsdale, NY -- The list of Scarsdale High School's ten distinguished alumni of 2010 are:

Dan Biederman

Howard Bloch

Elissa Brown

Steve Durst

Henry Fountain

Matthew Kahn

James Reiffel

Alan Schwarz

Tim Seymour

Andrew Ross Sorkin

New Castle Gets First Commercial Solar Installation

New Castle, NY - Sunrise Solar Solutions, LLC last week announced it is installing Chappaqua’s first commercial rooftop solar power system above Chappaqua Restaurant & Café and Healthy Choice Apothecary.

The installation of the 8.74 kilowatt system chosen for the 6 and 10 South Greeley Avenue site utilizes 38 solar panels and 38 micro-inverters.

Cushman And Wakfield Reports on Westchester Office Market

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White Plains, NY -- Cushman & Wakefield has released its third quarter 2010 report for the Westchester County commercial real estate market, showing a market with minimal leasing activity that reflects an economy trying to regain its footing.

There was a slight increase in overall vacancy and absorption, albeit negative, but improvement over the previous quarter throughout the county.

Stepping Down as Westchester County Board Of Legislators’ Majority Leader BY Tom Abinanti

 “I will step down as Democratic Majority Leader of the Westchester County Board of Legislators on Monday, October 4, 2010.  County Legislator Peter Harckham will succeed me as Majority Leader.

Mercy College to Host Renowned Journalist Roxana Saberi Who will Speak on Her Captivity in Iran

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Dobbs Ferry, NY -- October 2, 2010 -- Mercy College invites the community to its “Living the Mission” program on social justice—featuring international journalist Roxana Saberi. The event will take place on October 12, 2010 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Rotunda at Mercy College, 555 Broadway in Dobbs Ferry. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saberi will sign copies of her book.

Roxana Saberi, an American of Iranian-Japanese descent, moved to Iran in 2003 to work as a correspondent for Feature Story News, filing reports for major news organizations. She was working on a book about Iranian society when she was arrested in early 2009. 

Current Commentary: Human Flags at the Top of the World BY Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP®

The town of Grise Fiord on Ellesmere Island in Nunavut, Canada, has temperatures below freezing nearly all year. Its  Inuit name, Aujuittuq, means “place that never thaws.”

But, for around 150 people, Grise Fiord is home.

The families that settled Grise Fiord never chose to live in that arctic desert. They were stuck at the top of the world to serve as human flags.

Greenville Community Church Recital Series

 Choir Director Giuseppe Spoletini, baritone, of the Greenville Community Church.

Scarsdale, NY, October 2, 2010 -- The Greenville Community Church announces the second event in its 2010-2011 Recital Series, innovative performances of great music held in the sanctuary of Greenville Community Church, located at 270 Ardsley Road, Scarsdale, New York. Dr. Corazon Bisda, Music Director of the  church, is Artistic Director of the Recital Series.

Hopfer School of Nursing to Host Open Houses

Mount Vernon, NY, October 2, 2010 --  Hopfer School of Nursing at Mount Vernon Hospital is scheduled to host Open Houses on Thursday, November 11 at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM and again on Thursday, December 16 at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM – pre-registration not required - at the school located at 53 Valentine Street, Mount Vernon, NY.

Candidates Debate at Sarah Lawrence College

750 Cablevision Subscribers in Village of Bronxville Without Service

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Bronxville, NY, October 1, 2010 -- There are about 750 subscribers without service in the Village of Bronxville currently experiencing a lack of service due to the residual affects of the stormy weather and heavy rains. Cablevision crews are  in the field but do not have an estimated time for return of service. Cablevision will update the village with more specific information about locations of outages and estimated time of repairs later today.

Current Commentary: Reggie Bush Steps Up And Goes Down BY Larry M. Elkin, CPA, CFP®

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 Last Friday, I sat in the Boise, Idaho, airport, watching people stream in from across the country dressed in Boise State Broncos gear. College football season is in full swing, and even the airlines are profiting.

But for former college football star Reggie Bush, it has already been a rough season. He may be the only American male who had a worse September than Barack Obama.

Some Locations within Village of Bronxville Experiences Flooding BY Christopher Satriale

 Update as of 10:45 am: Chief Satriale advises that "ALL village roadways have been reopened and the heavy rain has been moved out of our area. We appreciate your cooperation during the storm."

Bronxville, NY, October 1, 2010 --  “We are experiencing flooding in several locations in the village. Please avoid travel on Meadow Avenue, Paxton Avenue, the Pondfield Road underpass and any other location in the village where you see flooding. Please do not drive around or move police barricades and be alert for downed wires and trees. We expect several more hours of wind and rain and hope to restore normal traffic flow by this afternoon.

Christopher Satriale is the Chief of the Bronxville Police Department.