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MR. “ON THE AIR” BILL O’SHAUGHNESSY FOUNDER OF WVOX IS ON THE AIR AGAIN AT THE WVOX ST. PATRICK’S DAY LIVE BROADCAST INTERVIEWING THE MOST INTERESTING PEOPLE IN WESTCHESTER NONSTOP.
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WPCNR REPORTER AROUND TOWN. By John F. Bailey. March 17, 2022:
The William O’Shaughnessy WVOX St. Patrick’s Day Party had not been held for two years but Westchester’s best party was in full swing this afternoon in the hear-yourself-speak friendly buzz & vibe at the Mirage Restaurant opposite Iona College on North Avenue New Rochelle, home of WVOX 1460.
Broadcast live on WVOX this afternoon, listeners heard a entertaining, intensely human, feel good afternoon of interviews of celebrities, neighbors, longtime listeners of 1460 WVOX, by “Mr. On the Air” himself who still runs the metropolitan area’s only 24 hour local radio station programmed by local personalities who relate to their listeners. WVOX is the “Vox Populi” where listeners can call up, go on the air and have their say and hear local movers and shakers have their say.
After Don Simmons warmed up the audience at St. Patrick’s Day, eating corned beef and cabbage, with a patter of interviews with walkers-in, until the broadcaster himself who created WVOX RADIO arrived.
OF THE DENNIS AND TONNY GOOD MORNING WESTCHESTER PROGRAM
Sitted at a corner table, Mr. O’Shaughnessy proceeded for the next two hours to interview listeners, leaders, city officials, WVOX personalities Dennis Nardone and Tonny other WVOX personalities, and county and state leaders, obviously without notes, shifting smoothly from civilian to leader, getting them to open up to Mr. O’Shaughnessy’s genuine interest and focused attention to them and what they did.
i have to compliment The Mirage for being a venue that allows great conversation even when the tables are filled, and serves deftly, swiftly and promotes conviviality– just like WVOX.
JURY: ANTI-ABORTION ACTIVISTS ACCUSED OF CRIMINAL TRESPASS IN WP ABORTION CLINIC FOUND GUILTY
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WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. From the Office of the Westchester County District Attorney. March 17, 2022:
Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that after a three-day trial, a jury found three men guilty of unlawfully remaining at All Women’s Medical in White Plains to prevent patients from receiving access to medical care.
The three men were each found guilty on March 17, 2022, of Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree, a misdemeanor. The defendants are affiliated with Red Rose Rescue, a pro-life religious group.
On November 27, 2021, at approximately 8:40 a.m., the defendants unlawfully entered All Women’s Medical in White Plains, a private medical office. The defendants then remained inside the office for approximately two hours despite receiving numerous verbal warnings to leave from medical staff and the White Plains Police Department.
The defendants, two of whom remained in the waiting room and one who was on the floor blocking the entrance to the office, were arrested by White Plains Police and had to be physically carried out of the office.
“The District Attorney’s Office will vigorously prosecute any criminal acts that interfere with an individual’s constitutional right to freely access healthcare,” DA Rocah said. “There are no insignificant cases when it comes to the protection of reproductive rights.”
The case is before Judge John Collins in White Plains City Court, and is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Celia Curtis. The District Attorney’s Office thanks the White Plains Police Department for its cooperation in the prosecution of this trial. The defendants are scheduled to be sentenced on June 20, 2022.
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WESTCHESTER NEW CASES OF COVID MONDAY: 138. (288% INCREASE) HIGHEST IN 2 WEEKS.
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New York City five boroughs report 450% INCREASE: 1,689 persons with new cases of covid in one day of testing Monday.
WPCNR CORONAVIRUS MONITOR. From the New York State Covid Tracker. Analysis by John F. Bailey March 16, 2022 updated 10:40 A.M. EDT:
Westchester County persons testing positive for covid numbered 138 persons Monday, the highest since the February 27 –to March 5th week when the county averaged 107 a day and hit 754 cases.
Last week the county recorded 582 cases an average of 83 per day.
The county positive for covid numbers have been 582 total last week. (Perhaps this is because there are more people testing themselves with home kits.)
The 138 positive new covid-infected was 288% more than the Monday new covid case report of 48.
With 754 infections two weeks ago February 27 to March 5, and 582 new cases the last 9 days, this means that each of the 754 infections that week of 754 infections Feb 27 to March 5, spread the disease within 9 days (the time it takes for the disease to develop and test positive) to 1 other person, a spread rate of 1 to 1.
At this spread rate the disease continues to be a presence, neither increasing nor declining significantly.
Last week was the first week schools were opened across Westchester and the New York metropolitan area without a mandate to wear masks. Whether this week covid contagion will increase with the socializing of St. Patrick’s Day, parades, NCAA basketball viewings and parties in sportsbars and in homes, and socializing of students in schools without masks will be factors in creating significantly more spread of the disease.
New York City new cases (all five boroughs) increased 450% in a day Monday from last week 6 week low in infections through last week of average 600 infections daily . Sunday New York City reported 374 new cases.
Monday New York’s five boroughs reported 1,689 new cases.
This is a 452% increase in cases in one day.
From February 27 to March 3 New York City had approximately 850 new cases and this means that each of those 850 infections the first week in March two weeks later have spread the disease to 2 persons, roughly a pace to expand spread in New York city again quickly.
Persons should consider what this means and adjust socializations, gatherings, office and school deportment with caution.
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Can you help Natalie? Highlands Middle School Student needs a Kidney.
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The Rosedale Residential Association alerted WPCNR to Ms. Ballin’s plight. This what you need to know if you wish to be a donor:
- Anyone over 21 and in good health can be a donor.
- Donating a kidney would require about 2 nights in a hospital.
- After donating a kidney, a donor would go back to lead a normal life without restrictions.
- People can go to this website to find out more about Natalie’s story, see FAQ about kidney donation, and register to start the process
Helping Natalie: https://nkr.org/QDR266
GEORGE LATIMER HONORED BY NYS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES.
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| The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) Tuesday presented Westchester County Executive George Latimer with its esteemed Public Service Award at its Legislative Conference in Albany. |
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| The NYSAC Executive Director’s Public Service Award is presented annually to leaders who make outstanding contributions to county governments in New York State. Past recipients include Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Governor George Pataki, and Westchester County Planning Director Peter Q. Eschweiler, among others. NYSAC Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario said, “While none of us were truly prepared for the arrival of COVID-19, County Executive Latimer didn’t have the luxury of learning from others when New Rochelle became the first hotspot in New York. His steady leadership in the face of the then unknown crisis not only saved lives in Westchester County but in counties around the state. His example guided county leaders across the state. We’re incredibly proud to count him as one of our members and congratulate him on this well-deserved honor.” Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “I am honored and humbled to receive the Executive Director’s Public Service Award. The beginning of the COVID pandemic was a time of great tragedy and sadness, but it was also a time of unity and strength. The people of New Rochelle, and Westchester County, worked together to beat back this deadly virus. The doctors, nurses, police, EMS and firefights guided up, tested us, vaccinated us and cared for us – I am their humble servant, and I am forever indebted to them for the work they did and continue to do. Thank you to NYSAC for this great honor.” |
MAYOR ROACH’S SENIOR ADVISOR KAREN PASQUALE REJOINS COUNTY GOVERNMENT MOVES ON UP–JOINS COUNTY GOVERNMENT AS DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & POLICIES
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WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Westchester County Department of Communications. March 15, 2022:
County Executive George Latimer announced key new hires and promotions within Westchester County Government. Blanca Lopez has been promoted to Deputy Planning Commissioner, Karen Pasquale has been added as Assistant Director of Operations with Director of Operations Joan McDonald (3rd from left) and Janice Duarte will take a role as a program coordinator in the Department of Finance.
Mr. Latimer clarified Ms. Pasquale’s role this afternoon in his weekly Covid Update, referencing Ms. Pasquale joining the Operations Department saying she would have the title of Director of Programs and Policies.
Ms. Pasquale worked as Senior Advisor to County Executive Andy Spano in his County Administration from 1998 to 2009. She then worked as Vice President, Shared Services for the New York Power Authority for one year before coming to the Mayor’s Office in White Plains as Mayor Roach’s Senior Advisor in July 2011, (after Mayor Roach replaced Mayor Adam Bradley when Mayor Bradley resigned.
Mayor Roach has two important positions to fill. Besides Ms. Pasquale, who handled media relations, he also must appoint a new Commissioner of Public Works, as Richard Hart is retiring.
Kidney donor sought for Highlands Middle School Student
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We have an Rosedale Residential Association family who is in need of help. Natalie Ballin is one of our neighbors and a 13 year old student at Highlands Middle School. Her health issues started in August of 2019 when she was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia which means her bone marrow stopped making blood. Natalie developed bad complications from her treatments and her kidneys were damaged beyond repair. She is in desperate need of a kidney transplant. Below is some information about donating a kidney and an abbreviated story about Natalie’s situation.
- Anyone over 21 and in good health can be a donor.
- Donating a kidney would require about 2 nights in a hospital.
- After donating a kidney, a donor would go back to lead a normal life without restrictions.
- People can go to this website to find out more about Natalie’s story, see FAQ about kidney donation, and register to start the process
Helping Natalie: https://nkr.org/QDR266
The Ballin Family is thankful for any help that anyone can offer in terms of finding a donor. David Ballin (Natalie’s Father) can be reached at dballin@csa.canon.com if you have any questions on how you or anyone else can help.