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Shame of the Courts: Single Parent Custody Decisions TONIGHT on PEOPLE TO BE HEARD 8 P.M. VERIZON FIOS CHANNEL 45 AND CABLEVISION 76

Posted on December 17, 2014 by John Bailey

TONIGHT

8 PM

JOHN BAILEY INTERVIEWS

NATIONAL PARENTS ORGANIZATION

on SINGLE CUSTODY Decisions in Divorce

DR. BETSY BARTON and

NY NPO CHAPTER HEAD CHRIS HOWARD

ON THE TRAGEDY OF SINGLE PARENT CUSTODY DECISIONS

TONIGHT ON PEOPLE TO BE HEARD

OR ON THE INTERNET at

www.whiteplainsweek.com

OR SEE IT THROUGHOUT WESTCHESTER COUNTY ON

VERIZON FIOS CHANNEL 45 OR CABLEVISION 76 IN WHITE PLAINS

THE COUNTY’S MOST RELEVANT INTERVIEW PROGRAM

“WHERE PEOPLE WHO HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY

HAVE THEIR SAY”

County Executive Announces FREE ONLINE Veterans’ Job Fair

Posted on December 17, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From theOffice of the County Executive. December 17, 2014.

Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino and Putnam County Executive MaryEllen ODell are teaming up for the third consecutive year to match Westchester and Putnam veterans seeking employment with businesses that are ready to hire by sponsoring the Veterans Virtual Job Fair.

The online event runs through December 31 and provides an easy to use platform for employers and job seekers to connect.

“Our veterans have the skills, training, professionalism and confidence to help any business grow,” said Astorino. “The tax credits and training subsidies currently available make it a great time to hire a veteran.”

Businesses can earn up to $8,000 in federal tax credits per employee for the veterans they hire. In addition, businesses can get up to $20,000 to train the qualifying employees they hire through the county’s Hire Westchester program.

Elmsford-based SolarCity, a solar power business, is looking to hire installers, electricians, engineers and others through the program. “We’re proud of our history of hiring veterans here in New York and across the country,” said Leon Keshishian, regional vice president, east coast operations, for SolarCity. “The Veterans Virtual Job Fair is a great tool for us to connect with qualified workers, especially for our growing Westchester County operations.”

The online job fair is available free of charge. Employers can register their available positions and search online profiles, while veterans can post their resumes and search for jobs.

The jobs available through the online portal include positions in sales, retail, IT, accounting, financial services, graphic arts, custodial and more. Specific positions include clerks, butchers and managers for ShopRite, CNC operator for Fenbar Precision, property manager for Trion Real Estate Management and hundreds more.

“We are honored to employ many veterans at our company. Each veteran brings a unique set of skills to the organization, and their dedication and life experience sets a great example for our associates to follow,” said Tom Urtz, vice president of operations for ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. “Our partnership with the Veterans Virtual Job Fair has allowed us to reach new heights, and we couldn’t be prouder to employ some of the bravest and most loyal men and women who truly understand our mission statement of caring deeply for others.”

Businesses interested in hiring a veteran and veterans looking for employment should visit http://westchesterveteranjobs.com/.

FASNY OPPONENTS CONCERNED ABOUT PROPOSED SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION HANDLING STORM WATER AFTER NOR’EASTER DUMPS 3-1/2 INCHES OF RAIN

Posted on December 15, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR THE LETTER TICKER. December 15, 2014:

On Saturday, December 6, Tuesday, December 8, and through Wednesday, December 9, three and a half inches of rain fell on White Plains. Marie and Ron Rhoads, (who have written often on what they perceive as flawed planning and the burdens traffic to the proposed campus on the former Ridgeway Country Club), made these observations about the effects last week and possible future effects of similar heavy rains on the French American School of New York campus if it is approved and built:

Dear Mayor and Common Council,

We’re now calling the old Ridgeway golf course “Water World”. . .after last week’s Nor’easter dumped so much rain on it. By the proposed North Street Entrance internal campus roadways would have been flooded, Conservancy bike and walk paths would have been underwater and throughout FASNY’s 53-acre building area numerous flooding areas occurred. Below are some representative photos from this Nor’easter. Can FASNY build roadways and buildings in areas that flood before their 10-year construction even starts?

Some of the water evaporated into the air, some drained into the underground streams and the rest flowed into our neighborhood resident basements. . .now we are almost back to normal. This has happened before after heavy rains and we all are used to dealing with the after effects and moving forward. However, we wonder what will happen if this Common Council allows FASNY to change the natural environment by building on 53 acres of current Open Space?

The questions on Water that we keep asking and getting no response to are :

1. If FASNY builds foundations on top of underground streams. . .where will the water in these underground streams be diverted to? Our neighborhood homes?

2. And if FASNY covers 53-acres of current Open Space with buildings, impervious roadways, paths and parking lots. . .where does all the current rainwater flow to? Our neighborhood homes?

It would have been nice if the Army Corps of Engineers were to step in and evaluate FASNY’s building plans. Unfortunately we heard FASNY representative Zarin say at the December 4th meeting that the Army Corps gave FASNY the go ahead with their building plans. While we’re guessing, like everything else these FASNY Representatives say, that “there is more to the story”. . .for the time being we’ll just have to wait until the real story comes out. There’s some concern that the Army Corps may have been working with maps that didn’t identify all of the underground streams.

We have the utmost faith in our Commissioner of Public Works and his staff to protect WP residents and the City’s environment. . .if they are left free of politics from above. We also know the Common Council has the responsibility of insuring the Health, Safety and Welfare of its citizens.

Looking at the Big Picture. . .will this Common Council stand-down to the first of many large developers who want to make our City’s Zoning just a suggestion? Whatever favoritism you give to FASNY now. . .won’t you have to give the same to all future developers? Or will this Common Council stand-up for your elected responsibility to safeguard the Health, Safety and Welfare of residents and protect the environment?

We report. . .you decide. Your Truth Police, Team Rhodes

Marie and Ron Rhodes

Food Bank Seeks New Donations to Feed Families Over the Holidays

Posted on December 15, 2014 by John Bailey

WPCNR HEARTLINE. From the Food Bank of Westcherster. December 15, 2014:

For some people in Westchester, the holiday season puts an added focus on hunger.

“Although Westchester is the most affluent suburban county in the state of New York, more than 200,000 residents are food insecure and at risk of hunger,” says Ellen Lynch, Executive Director of the Food Bank for Westchester. “A third are children, nearly a quarter are senior citizens. Many miss one to three meals per week. The fact that individuals and families go hungry in Westchester is real, and the holiday season intensifies the problem.”

Last year alone the Food Bank for Westchester distributed 7.2 million pounds of food, yet many residents are unaware that hunger is a problem in the county, Lynch points out, and they don’t realize how far a financial contribution to the Food Bank goes. “Because we purchase food at discounted rates in truckload quantities, every dollar donated enables us to buy $4 worth of food. That is why financial support is especially meaningful.”

Lynch says the holiday season poses specific challenges for those confronted with going hungry. “At this time of year, those who are less fortunate, particularly in a wealthy area like Westchester, can feel very isolated and a lack of food becomes exceptionally painful. We recognize this and make a distinct effort to ensure that people have sufficient food.” She adds, “A fully tax-deductible donation that goes so far is a wonderful way to give back to your community during this special time of year.”

To make a tax-deductible donation to the Food Bank for Westchester simply go to www.foodbankforwestchester.org

Here are some additional options for donating to the Food Bank for Westchester:

Matching gifts – Check with your employer to see if your donation can be matched.

Automatic monthly giving – make your New Year’s resolution to help others easy to keep – set a regular donation of $50 or $100 to be applied against your credit card – it’s likely you won’t even notice it and it can make a world of difference to a mom with hungry children.

Stock transfers – A year-end gift of stock or securities can significantly reduce your personal income taxes while providing meaningful support for hunger relief.

Review your long-term financial goals – Create a lasting legacy by including the Food Bank for Westchester in your will or estate plans.

Consult with a legal, tax and/or financial advisor before making any gift that has tax implications. Contact Pat Reino, at (914) 923-1100 or e-mail

[email protected] for additional information on giving opportunities for the Food Bank for Westchester.