Archive for the ‘Press Statement’ Category
Press Statement.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: June 6, 2011
Assemblyman Spano focused on passage of ethics reform before end of session: “I am optimistic that the agreement reached between Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders will finally lead to the passage of real ethics reform in Albany. The proposed measures not only provide for greater transparency in government, but also take direct aim at corruption [...]
Press Statement.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: March 17, 2011
Council PRESIDENT LESNICK STATEMENT on MAYOR’S CALL FOR ETHICS INVESTIGATION. Welcomes Review of All Contracts Especially Those with Ties to Mayor’s ‘Friends & Family Club’. March 17, 2011: Yonkers, NY – “I am pleased that the Ethics Board and Inspector General will be looking into all of the possible conflicts of interest between those who [...]
Press Statement.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: March 15, 2011
Council PRESIDENT LESNICK STATEMENT ON IG REPORT ON YONKERS VEHICLE TOWS AND IMPOUNDS. March 15, 2011: Yonkers, NY – “Time and time again, we hear from various authorities that the City has a bad track record with respect to accurate record keeping and control measures. Whether it is a past IG report on the misuse [...]
Press Statement.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: February 7, 2011
STATEMENT FROM BUDGET DIRECTOR ROBERT MEGNA: ALBANY, NY (02/07/2011)(readMedia)– “We appreciate the Mayor’s support and look forward to continuing to work with the Mayor and his Administration in a collaborative fashion to address this serious fiscal situation. The Mayor’s budget assumed a double-digit percentage increase in education aid even though the city received a year-to-year [...]
Press Statement.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: February 1, 2011
Statement from Senators Jeff Klein, (D-Bronx-Westchester), Diane Savino, (D-Staten Island/ Brooklyn), David Valesky (D-Oneida), and David Carlucci (D-Rockland/ Orange), members of the Independent Democratic Conference: “The Independent Democratic Conference applauds Governor Cuomo for setting the right tone in his budget address. We approve of the Governor’s goal of moving this state to a zero-based, or [...]
Press Statement.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: February 1, 2011
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO REGARDING STATE SENATE PASSAGE OF PROPERTY TAX CAP. ALBANY, NY (01/31/2011)(readMedia)– “I applaud the New York State Senate for promptly passing my property tax cap proposal with strong bipartisan support. This measure will provide a real reprieve to homeowners who are struggling to make ends meet. I, along with [...]
Press Statement: Majority Leader Pat Mc Dow on IG Schorr Report.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: January 31, 2011
Majority Leader Pat Mc Dow Statement: After a thorough investigation the Inspector General has concluded that there was “no credible evidence of criminal wrongdoing” The city of Yonkers has a system in place which is designed to address such accusations. I am happy to see that the system we have in place works and I [...]
Press Statement.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: January 28, 2011
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO : ALBANY, NY (01/28/2011)(readMedia)– “I was deeply saddened to learn of Correction Officer Casimiro Pomales’ tragic death in an automobile accident while in the line of duty today. For more than twenty years Officer Pomales served the people of New York, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to his [...]
Press Statement.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: January 28, 2011
Official Statement from IAFF Local 628 President Barry McGoey regarding the $ 4.8 Million SAFER Grant awarded to the Yonkers Fire Department. January 28, 2011 YONKERS, NY – Yonkers Firefighters’ President Barry McGoey was pleased to stand with U.S. Congresswoman Nita Lowey (NY – 18) and U.S. Congressman Eliot Engel (NY – 17) at Yonkers [...]
Press Statement.
Posted by: wielandheusler on: January 27, 2011
Statement from Senator Jeff Klein, (D-Bronx/ Westchester), on the passing of former Senator Guy Velella: “Senator Velella will be remembered in my district for his dedication and service to the community. I’m a Democrat and he was a Republican. But, when it came to our mutual constituents, we worked together and never let partisanship trump [...]
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