Comments for The Yonkers Insider

Comment on Press Release. by John P. Ibelli

John P. Ibelli — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:20:45 +0000

I suggest cutting the number of “commissioners” to less than half and, at the least, no more than the number at the time preceding Spano’s election. Also, press the state for excluding overtime from pension calculations. Take a look at the less than useful County Police force. Set up a volunteer (mostly retired persons) surveillance force to monitor roads and roadwork, lighting and county highways for county worker performance.Cut the number of county sedans in half(at least) and require that all county vehicles be equipped with GPS “locators” to allow monitoring of locations as per schedules. Immediately fire, withot pay, any non-justifiable transgressions.A whole lot more if you’re really serious.

Comment on Tom Bock. by kira

kira — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:20:56 +0000

thx u guys helped me alot!
go yonkers election.

Comment on Email Us. by Susan & Rob Kraft

Susan & Rob Kraft — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:47:38 +0000

Creative Flooring Ltd.
145 Kisco Avenue
Mt. Kisco, New York 10549

As a small business owner I am outraged at the direction New York State is taking. We are being taxed to the hilt – making it almost impossible to survive. In most cases these taxes seem completely unfair.
I.e., The new MTA tax imposed on our small business. We have to pay a required amount for each of our employees regardless of whether or not they utilize public transportation – which in our case no one does. I don’t understand why small businesses should be forced to subsidize the MTA at all.
I.e., Our business now has to pay a filing fee of $1000.00 for our corporate taxes.

In this time of such economic turmoil, how do you expect the small business owners to survive when taxes are continually increased ? When is it time for our bail out ?

If you are elected County Executive we’ll need your help to reduce our taxes – your help to survive.

Sincerely,

Susan & Rob Kraft

Comment on NY Post Article on Sam Zherka. by Roy27

Roy27 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:12:01 +0000

While we belong to the Family of Christ, we are still drawn down by our sins. ,

Comment on Email Us. by Alex37

Alex37 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:12:16 +0000

Do you want to give the green light to a system of government which ignores its own rules and discourages direct democracy? ,

Comment on NY Post Article on Sam Zherka. by His_wife68

His_wife68 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:56:29 +0000

The point of view in question is not one accessible only to a single individual. ,

Comment on Breaking News from News 12 Westchester. by Mr. Warren Christopher

Mr. Warren Christopher — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:02:17 +0000

In response to the rash of shooting here in the City of Yonkers, I would like to know when are the parents, are going to be parents and stand up for the traditional rights of saving live(s). I mean, this is more than foolish to think that nothing can be done about this. But, yet, we can put a man on the moon. We can almost stop the cause of H.I.V., put up cameras in the streets and, strengthen police man power, but we can’t stop the rash of violence perpetuated in the streets of the City. Why ??

Comment on Mario DeGiorgio for 4th District Council. by ACE I

ACE I — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:59:02 +0000

GOOD LUCK MARIO ! FROM THE BRONX ……….

Comment on Press Release. by paul costa

paul costa — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:57:12 +0000

COLUMBUS PARADE………….. SUCCESSFUL MOVE DESPITE WEATHER.
HOORAY FOR COLUMBUS AND ALL ITALIANS AND AMERICANS!!!!!!!!!!

Comment on Letter to the Editor. by Chris

Chris — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:17:27 +0000

Tom,
I’ve read your comments a few time and have found it both unclear and devoid of the realities of the settlement.

1. What part of the settlement limits it’s scope to simply two of the many ethnicities in Westchester? Affordable housing is designed to provide opportunities for anyone to apply and purchase homes under the regulations. This includes fire, police, school, and other workers who are essential to our community but may not be able to afford to purchase a home in the community for which they work. The school teacher who teaches your child for the majority of their school lifetime certainly can not afford based on their compensation afford to live in or even near many of the communities in Westchester County.

2. While a dialogue is always helpful many of what the County does is required by the Federal Government (ie HUD) and mandated by the State. Sometimes these mandates come with funding and other times not. However, affordable housing costs are shared by the Feds, State, and County.

3. You should step up and refrain from using childhood language such as calling your constituents “kooks”.

Good luck in your election.