Dear Readers:
So far to date, The Town Of Yorktown in a unanimous vote approved a resolution voicing their objection on behalf of their residents to the proposed MTA payroll tax. Add to the list Westchester County Legislator Oros and Putnam County Legislator Tamagna and now Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano. They all agree that this tax is wrong and that people who do not use the services of the MTA but may benefit from them already pay their fair share through their electric bill, cable bill and phone (land-line and cell phone) bills. Also businesses pay a yearly (on top of those above) separate MTA tax of 17% of their state tax due. Where are the governments of Peekskill, Cortlandt, and Putnam Valley on this issue. Also where are Assemblyman Greg Ball, Assemblywoman Sandra Galef and State Senator Leibell? Who are they afraid of offending. Right now they are offending their citizens by not speaking out for them. A collective governing body carries more weight then an individual citizen. It is insane to opposes tolls and fare increases on those who use the system but be either silent or in favor of a tax on those who don't.
So far to date, Assemblywoman Sandra Galef has come out in favor of allowing grocery stores to sell wine. Apparently she believes this supposed increase in licensing fees and convenience out weighs the jobs of more than seven thousand workers in the liquor store industry. Remember liquor stores employ mostly retired or senior citizens trying to make ends meet. Where are Assemblyman Greg Ball and State Senator Leibell on this issue? Grocery stores will not stock up on N.Y.S wines as they are more expensive and do not sell as much as cheaper California wines. It is not the job of our state legislature to help employment in California, it is to prevent unnecessary unemployment by misguided actions of our legislature of N.Y.S. citizens.
So far to date, the state legislature is hell bent on nickel and dimming you to death, literally. There is a push for the "bigger, better, bottle bill". This bill would add a nickel deposit on non-carbonated beverages. They say it's for re-cycling purposes, but in reality it is a money grab. You see hidden in this bill is a provision for the state to collect the nickels people do not redeem. Not just on those non-carbonated but also the carbonated that we pay the deposit on now. There are a lot of these nickel floating around as most municipalities have curb side pick-up of recyclables.
I hope you realize we are not talking a nickel here, but as most shoppers buy by the six-pack or case, we are talking an extra thirty cents to a dollar twenty per purchase out of your already over taxed pocket. Also unless you actually believe the government has a social security lock box where your FICA taxes are deposited, then you would believe these beverage companies have a separate nickel deposit account in the bank for your deposits. In actuality, the state considers this income and taxes these collected and unredeemed nickels accordingly. So what you have the legislature proposing is the confiscation of after tax profits.
Now I know there are many in government and out that believe we work for the government and that any monies we make is their's to do with and if we are so lucky, they may let us keep some for ourselves, maybe. There are also many in government and out that act like corporate profit is a crime. This bill treats those profits as ill-gotten gains, and the state has a right to confiscate them. Well, I have news for those people, government works for us, profit is not a crime, and the confiscation of after tax profits is a step down a slippery slope we as a people can not condone, no matter how they wrap it in some noble gesture. Once you allow a governing body to confiscate one corporation's profits, no corporation's profits are safe and businesses will leave this state so fast your head will spin and then you will see unemployment sky rocket.
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INTRODUCING A NEW BLOG: (YOU CAN FIND THE LINK IN MY "SITES TO LINK TO"):
Hi, Andy.
I've started a new blog. It's really more of a news aggregator, I suppose. Here's the address: http://www.dailydoseofdumb.com/
Feel free to share the link with anyone who you think might enjoy it.
Thomas G.
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AND A NEW WEBSITE:
Please visit my website Padovanofineart.com. I have updated it and added new paintings.
Thanks.
Rob
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CABLE T.V. UPDATE:
THE VOLPE REPORT:
Andy- here is the schedule:
The Volpe Report
Hosted by Domenic Volpe
The Volpe Report is pleased to announce the next guest will be Ed Ciffone- President of the United Taxpayers of Yorktown. Ed's group- a local watchdog organization- continues to focus on the costs associated with school taxes and how these taxes are affecting homeowners in the area.
Mr. Ciffone details how the group was formed, how the Star program has been impacted by the Governor's new budget and websites available to taxpayers looking for info on contracts.
Viewers can tune into the Volpe Report and Ed Ciffone - Peekskill/Cortlandt Public Access Channel 15, Thursday March 19 at 8:00pm and Yorktown/Putnam Valley Public Access Channel 74 Werdnesday March 18 6:00pm.
Thanks--
Domenic Volpe
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ON TOPIC WITH JOHN TESTA: The topic is below:
Paul R. Martin III is a resident of Yorktown Heights, NY and has become one of the foremost historical artists in the United States. Paul has an extensive background in Civil War and WWII era history, which translates to very detailed and historically accurate artwork. His background as a high school art instructor and living history participant has contributed to Paul’s impact as a lecturer for schools, Round Tables and historical societies. Paul is a member of many historical organizations and is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of local and national history.
ON TOPIC WITH JOHN TESTA: Thursdays at 9:30PM chanel 15 (Peekskill & Cortlant)
Tuesdays in Yorktown & Putnam Valley 9:30 chanel 74
Hosted by: John Testa
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THE YORKTOWN WATCHDOG:
Please watch my show " The Watchdog Report"
Wednesday March 18 on channel #74 at 4:30 P.M.
my guest will be Anthony Bazzo, NCN political commentator
Ed Ciffone
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A MESSAGE FROM THE YORKTOWN WATCHDOG:
To all:
Go to this website
WWW.Seethroughny.net
hit contract for lakeland and
Yorktown teachers and Superintendent's contracts. Our website is
www.Yorktownopengov.org for more information.
Ed
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PEEKSKILL BID:
Now Showing at The Bean Runner Gallery
Mystic Moorings
by Artist
Laddy R. Norwood
Laddy Norwood never knows what image is going to be the subject of his art.
“Each piece is a mystery. The images just appear as I work.”
An extraordinary artist, Mr. Norwood spent years painting in oils–working from a subject, a landscape, a vase of flowers, or a posed model. Feeling restricted by the media and looking for a better sense of design, Mr. Norwood studied under Vaclav Vytlacil. “Vaclav started me in collage, working with pieces of colored paper. Once I started, I never stopped.”
Mr. Norwood works with gouache, paper and collage. His colorful works play with space and transparency, lyrically moving light and figures across their surfaces. His works excite the viewer, challenge them to become involved, and allow them to join the artist in his creative process. “When I add a piece of collage I realize that there are endless possibilities. It is as if the piece springs to life and I’m just there to fetch and glue.”
Mr. Norwood has lived in the NOHO area of Manhattan for the past 29 years. Mystic Moorings, his debut exhibition in the Hudson Valley, is exceptional.
Art Exhibit
March 11-April 26, 2009
Artist Reception
Saturday March 21, 4-7 p.m.
The BRC Gallery
201 South S. Division & Esther St.
Peekskill, NY (914) 737-1701
www.beanrunnercafe.com
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A MESSAGE FROM BOB MEYERS:
Thanks to our hosts Bruce and Chris.
I am very excited to again be presenting a jazz jam in Northern Westchester at Fulgums Bar and Restaurant
2151 Albany Post Road, (Route 9A)
Montrose, NY 10548
(914) 737-0172.
(across the street diagonally from Hendrick Hudson High School).
This Sunday, Mar. 15th.
We start at 6PM with the Trio playing the 1st set.
Then all musicians are welcome to sit in until 9:30.
This Sunday Neil Alexander will be playing keyboards, Lew Scott will be playing bass and I will be playing drums & cymbals.
Its FREE! There is no minimum.
The food is good. The venue is friendly. Kids welcome!
YOUR presence and [for musicians] participation is what makes this jam possible! Please come out and support the music.
Thanks,
Bob
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E-MAIL FROM BLOG READER
RE: OIL RESERVES:
The U. S. Geological
> Service issued a report in April ('08) that only
> scientists and oil men knew was coming, but man was it big.
> It was a revised report (hadn't been updated since
> '95) on how much oil was in this area of the western 2/3
> of North Dakota ; western South Dakota ; and extreme eastern
> Montana ......
>
> Check THIS out:
>
> The Bakken is the largest domestic oil discovery since Alaska 's Prudhoe Bay , and
has the potential to eliminate all American dependence on foreign oil. The Energy Information Administration (EIA)
>estimates it at 503 billion barrels.. Even if just 10% of the oil is recoverable... at $107 a barrel, we're looking at a resource base worth more than $5.3 trillion.
>
> 'When I first briefed legislators on this, you could practically see their jaws
> hit the floor. They had no idea.' says Terry Johnson,
> the Montana Legislature's financial analyst.
>
> 'This sizable find is now the highest-producing onshore oil field found in the
> past 56 years.' reports, The Pittsburgh Post Gazette. It's a formation known as the Williston Basin , but is more commonly referred to as the 'Bakken.' And it
> stretches from Northern Montana, through North Dakota and into Canada . For years, U. S. oil exploration has been considered a dead end. Even the 'Big Oil' companies
> gave up searching for major oil wells decades ago. However, a recent technological breakthrough has opened up the Bakken's massive reserves.... and we now have access of up to 500 billion barrels. And because this is light, sweet
> oil, those billions of barrels will cost Americans just $16 PER BARREL!
>
> That's enough crude to fully fuel the American economy for 41 years straight.
> 2. And if THAT didn't throw you on the floor, then this next one should - because
> it's from TWO YEARS AGO!
>
> U. S. Oil Discovery-Largest Reserve in the World!
> Stansberry Report Online -
> 4/20/2006
>
> Hidden 1,000 feet beneath
> the surface of the Rocky Mountains lies the largest untapped
> oil reserve in the world... It is more than 2 TRILLION
> barrels. On August 8, 2005 President Bush mandated its
> extraction. In three and a half years of high oil prices
> none has been extracted. With this motherload of oil why are
> we still fighting over off-shore drilling?
>
They reported this stunning
> news: We have more oil inside our borders, than all the
> other proven reserves on earth. Here are the official
> estimates:
>
> - 8-times as much oil as Saudi Arabia
> - 18-times as much oil as Iraq
> - 21-times as much oil as Kuwait
- 22-times as much oil as Iran
> - 500-times as much oil as Yemen
> - and it's all right here in the Western United States ..
>
> HOW can this BE? HOW can we NOT BE extracting this? Because the environmentalists and others have blocked all efforts to help America become independent of foreign oil! Again, we are letting a small group of people dictate our lives and our economy....WHY?
>
> James Bartis, lead researcher with the study says we've got more oil in
> this very compact area than the entire Middle East -more
> than 2 TRILLION barrels untapped. That's more than all
> the proven oil reserves of crude oil in the world today,
> reports The Denver Post.
>
> Don't think 'OPEC' will drop its price - even with this find?
> Think again! It's all about the competitive marketplace,
> - it has to. Think OPEC just might be funding the
> environmentalists?
>
>
> Got your attention/ire up yet? Hope so! Now, while you're thinking about it .....
> and hopefully P.O'd, do this:
>
> 3. Pass this along. If you
> don't take a little time to do this, then you should
> stifle yourself the next time you want to complain about gas
> prices .. because by doing NOTHING, you've forfeited
> your right to complain.
> --------
> Now I just wonder what would happen in this country if every one of you sent this
> to every one in your address book.
> By the way...this is all true. Check it out at the link below!!!
> GOOGLE it or follow this link. It will blow your mind.
>
> http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=1911
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT GRAYMOOR, GARRISON, N.Y.:
SUNDAY, March 22nd, at 4:00 PM
TAIZE PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS
An hour of prayer, scripture, silence and song in St. Francis Chapel. All are welcome.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT 12 GRAPES: N. DIVISION STREET, PEEKSKILL:
MARCH HIGHLIGHTS:
Wed, Mar 18, 8:00 - 10:30, Marc Von Em
Thu, Mar 19, 8:00 - 10:30, Greg Aulden (Acoustic)
Fri, Mar 20, 9:30 - 12:30, The Shadetree Mechanics
Sat, Mar 21, 9:30 - 12:30, Carlos Colina & The Straight Up Blues Band
Sun, Mar 22, 6:00 - 9:00, Singer/Songwriter Showcase
Reservations recommended
914-737-6624
That's it for now...til next time. Please remember, you can view our calendar of events and photo gallery by visiting 12grapes.com.
As always, thank you for your patronage and friendship.
Sincerely,
Rich & Jeannie Credidio
12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar
12 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY
(914) 737-6624
12grapes.com
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A MESSAGE FROM THE WINERY AT ST. GEORGE:
Hello everyone.
Thanks again for all of your support and well wishes. We had a great mix of familiar and new faces this past Saturday and I greatly appreciate all the positive comments about this wonderful building. I can’t begin to tell you how happy this makes me feel. Many of you have expressed interest in helping us open permanently. Here are some suggestions.
1.Write letters to the Newspapers
a.North County News (Include Name, Address, Phone) – To Editor – kfitzpatrick@ncnlocal.com
b.Journal News – Report Brian Howard BJHOWARD@lohud.com
2.Send e-mails to the Yorktown Town Board:
a.dpeters@yorktownny.org
b.mpmetzesq@aol.com
c.lohillss2@aol.com
d.nicgin245@aol.com
e.Louiecamp1@aol.com
Feel free to copy me on your e-mails at tomde@thewineryatstgeorge.com
March Open House Dates:
Dates:Saturday March 21st & 28th
Time:2PM until 2AM
Where:The Winery at St. George – 1715 E. Main Street – Mohegan Lake NY (914) 455-4272
Today’s Quote:"In victory, you deserve Champagne, in defeat, you need it."
Napoleon Bonaparte
I look forward to seeing you again and please pass this on to your family and friends. Later this week, I will be updating the Winery website with new information. Please check it often.
http://www.TheWineryAtStGeorge.com
Sincerely
Tom DeChiaro
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A MESSAGE FROM ROB ASTORINO:
Dear Friends and Supporters,
In case you missed it, the Journal News reported on my upcoming announcement of my candidacy for Westchester County Executive. I hope you will join me on Saturday, March 21st at 1:30 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Community Center, 125 Lozza Drive, Valhalla as we officially begin our campaign to restore fiscal discipline to our county government and reduce the tax burden on our families.
Please see the Journal News coverage below, and I look forward to seeing you on the 21st!
Rob Astorino
http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2009/02/26/astorino-to-announce-county-exec-bid/
Astorino to announce county exec bid
February 26
By Gerald McKinstry
It’s (almost) official.
Robert Astorino, a Republican who ran against County Executive Andrew Spano, is going to announce his candidacy for another run on March 21 at the Mount Pleasant Community Center, 125 Lozza Drive.
Astorino garnered 42 percent of the vote in his last run against Spano and is expected to campaign on similar issues — government reform and tax relief. He says county government is bloated, inefficient and not responsive to citizens. Astorino has been raising money for the race.
See who is giving to both candidates in our database.
Astorino is now program director of the Catholic Channel on Sirius Satellite Radio and hosts a weekly show from St. Patrick’s Cathedral with the Archbishop of New York.
A former county legislator, Astorino served on the Mount Pleasant Town Board for 12 years, including six years as deputy supervisor. He also served on the Mount Pleasant Board of Education.
Governor George Pataki in 2006 appointed him to the Hudson Valley Greenway. He serves on the Westchester Business Council’s Government Action Committee, is a charter member of the Mount Pleasant Rotary Club, a member of the North Castle Land Trust, as well as other profession associations. He has a bachelor’s of arts in communications from Fordham University. He is married with two children.
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Dear Friends,
In case you missed it, please see below for the article that appeared in Sunday’s NY Times about my campaign for county executive.
Thanks, and I hope to see you soon.
Rob Astorino
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/nyregion/westchester/08polwe.html?scp=1&sq=astorino&st=cse
Rob Astorino Challenges Spano Again for County Executive Job
March 8, 2009
By MICHAEL MALONE
HAWTHORNE
FOUR years after losing to County Executive Andrew J. Spano, Rob Astorino, a radio broadcaster who captured 42 percent of the vote in 2005, said he is looking to run again for Westchester’s top government job.
In an interview at his home here, Mr. Astorino, 41, a Republican, said he would make lowering taxes and reducing the size of county government priorities in his campaign to help make Westchester more affordable for middle-class residents. He said he had become increasingly concerned about the number of For Sale signs popping up in his neighborhood.
“I was concerned in 2005, and I’m more concerned now about the economy and how dangerous it’s getting for people to live in Westchester,” he said. “It’s almost impossible to do so because of the taxes here.”
Mr. Astorino said he would formally announce his candidacy later this month. Republican officials expect no opposition. Taking on Mr. Spano, a Democrat, again is a considerable challenge given that he has held the county executive’s seat since 1998 and enjoys high name recognition throughout the heavily Democratic county.
Mr. Astorino has been involved in local politics for many years, winning a seat on the Mount Pleasant School Board as a college student and then a seat at age 23 on the Town Board, where he put in a dozen years. More recently, he has held an array of county positions, including county legislator and vice chairman for the county Board of Ethics.
Robert F. Meehan, the Mount Pleasant town supervisor and a Republican, said he had known Mr. Astorino since his election to the school board in 1991. “Rob is very familiar with how local government operates,” said Mr. Meehan, who described Mr. Astorino as “principled and very dedicated.”
The father of two, Mr. Astorino has elevated his public profile since becoming station manager and program director at the Catholic Channel, a talk station on the satellite service SiriusXM Radio, in late 2006. He hosts a weekly radio show from St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan with the archbishop, which will continue when Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of Milwaukee is installed as archbishop of New York next month.
Mr. Astorino said he would keep his political ambitions off the air.. “I think there should be a separation of church and state,” he said with a laugh. Douglas Colety, the Westchester Republican Committee chairman, said Mr. Astorino, whom he is supporting, is a tireless participant in local political functions and community events. “He’s fluent in county and local issues and understands what needs to be done,” Mr. Colety said. “We’re very excited about his candidacy.”
Mr. Astorino criticized Mr. Spano for failing to address what he called fraud in the county’s Medicaid program, for the size of the county budget and for having property taxes climb on his watch. “Mr. Spano has been responsible for raising taxes to a level that’s not only uncomfortable, but has been damaging to people,” Mr. Astorino said. “He’s got to defend that, and I don’t think he can.”
Mr. Spano did not comment, but his spokeswoman, Deputy County Executive Susan Tolchin, responded by saying that the county tax has climbed an average of 2.6 percent annually over the last five years and that Mr. Spano has cut $23 million from the budget in the last two. “It’s easy for someone to say there’s too much fat in the budget,” she said. “It’s harder for someone to say what they’d eliminate.”
Mr. Astorino, who said he planned to take a leave of absence from work in the fall to throw himself into his campaign, said he knew it would be bruising. “It’s not something we took lightly,” he said of his family. “At the end of the day, we believe this is the right thing to do.”
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A MESSAGE FROM TERRANCE MURPHY:
YORKTOWN RESIDENTS ASKING
BUSINESSMAN TERRENCE MURPHY TO RUN
Said to bring “Common Sense” to Yorktown’s government
YORKTOWN, NY—Local businessman Terrence Murphy is said to be entertaining requests from numerous local residents that he consider becoming a candidate for town government.
Murphy, 43, of Jefferson Valley, said today that any campaign would focus on attracting new businesses and job opportunities, broadening the town’s tax base and enhancing the quality of life for residents of Yorktown.
"As I look at the way our town is being run, I've noted that at times the board could use a serious dose of common sense" Murphy said today in a statement. "My primary focus each and every day is taking care of people. I understand the concerns of every small business owner because I own two of them my self. As a candidate, I would bring my experience to the table to cut property taxes, make our town government more transparent and accessible, and open up Yorktown to small businesses and economic development through greener energies. It’s common sense."
A chiropractor by trade, Dr. Murphy is also the owner of the popular Murphy's Irish Restaurant establishment in Yorktown Heights. Dr. Murphy volunteers for numerous local organizations and serves as President of Keeping Westchester Safe, where he has been a strong advocate for ‘Child Safety Zone’ legislation to protect our children and keep them safe from deviant sexual predators.
“Well-paying jobs don’t come from politicians giving speeches and making promises, they come from the hard work of small business owners like me,” added Murphy, who is a lifelong resident of Yorktown. “As I begin exploring a possible candidacy, I have been gratified by the support from my fellow community business owners who have urged me to run.”
Murphy said he would host media availabilities for local print and television outlets through out the day on Thursday and Friday. Press should contact Matthew Slater at (914) 582 – 2361 to schedule an interview and photo opportunity.
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A MESSAGE FROM WILLIAM GOULDMAN:
Putnam Valley Republican Committee
PO Box 288
Putnam Valley, New York 10579
The Putnam Valley Republican Committee held its annual Saint Patrick's Day Dinner on Sunday 1 March 2009 at Hanlon's Steakhouse in Putnam Valley.
The event was attended by over fifty Committee Members and Guests, including local State Senator Vincent Leibell, State Assemblman Greg Ball, Putnam County Legislator Vincent Tamagna, Putnam County Sheriff Donald Smith, Putnam Valley Supervisor Robert Tendy and Councilman Gene Yetter. Numerous other Putnam Area, State, County and Town Officials also attended with Officials from Westchester and Dutchess Counties as well as New York City.
Traditional foods, such as Corned Beef & Cabbage and Sheppard's Pie, were served with an assortment of other fare and desserts. Attendees were entertained by Committee Member and Piper, Kevin Byrnes, as well as Irish Step Dancers, Brianne and Alexandra Kennedy. The dinner is an annual event involving attendees and their families celebrating the upcoming Saint Patrick's Day on Tuesday March 17th.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PUTNAM VALLEY GOP:
PUTNAM COUNTY CLERK DENNIS SANT
To Present Annual Award of Distinction in
Records Management and Archival Excellence
to The Honorable EDITH M. SCHANIL,
Kent Town Clerk (Retired)
County Clerk Dennis J. Sant is proud to present the Honorable Edith M. Schanil, Kent Town Clerk & RMO (Retired), with Putnam County’s Annual Award of Distinction in Records Management and Archival Excellence at a brunch honoring Mrs. Schanil given by the Friends of County Clerk Dennis Sant on Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Centennial Golf Club, Simpson Road, Carmel, New York, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
County Clerk Sant states that “Town Clerk Edie Schanil is one of many Putnam County unsung heroes who have taken on the responsibilities of preserving our vital records and protecting our historic treasures. These are people who carry titles of Historian, Clerk, Record Management Officer and Archivist and whose duties are to preserve and protect all of the important records and treasures for our future generations.”
New York State Senator Vincent Leibell will also be presenting Mrs. Schanil with a New York State Senate Proclamation recognizing her efforts on behalf of the State of New York at the brunch. County Clerk Sant states that “Putnam County has been a leader in local government records management for nearly two decades. A government that values its records empowers its citizens and accepts the oversight that an open society demands. Putnam County is rich in history; and, most important is the mid-Hudson region. Before we go into the future, it is imperative that we learn from our past.”
Please come out and join the Friends of Dennis Sant for a delightful brunch and congratulate Edie for a job well done! If interested, please contact Michael Bartolotti at 845-661-1201
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A MESSAGE FROM ASSEMBLYWOMAN SANDRA GALEF:
Speak Out” with Assemblywoman Sandy Galef Presents Property Tax Relief Forum with Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi
March 5, 2009: Assemblywoman Sandy Galef invited Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi to her district in January to share the NYS Commission on Property Tax Relief’s final report. Mr. Suozzi chaired the Commission, which was asked to discover the causes of New York State’s high property taxes. The Commission was also asked to recommend solutions, which included a property tax cap, mandate relief for schools, and a circuit breaker program. The forum, which took place on January 22 at Croton Village Hall, was open to the public and guests were encouraged to share their feedback regarding the recommendations.
Assemblywoman Galef will be broadcasting January’s forum on her cable television show “Speak Out with Sandy Galef.” The special with be airing in two parts consecutively for the next two months. The Assemblywoman hopes to continue exploring this issue in the upcoming months and discussing how best to relieve her constituents’ property tax burdens.
Tune in to Cablevision on the following days and times to learn more.
“Speak Out with Sandy Galef” airs as follows:
Ossining & Peekskill Channel 15 – Wednesdays at 8:00 pm
Wappingers Falls Channel 21 and Yorktown Channel 74 – Wednesdays at 7:30 pm
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A MESSAGE FROM ASSEBLYMAN GREG BALL:
PO BOX 135, PATTERSON NY 12563
Hello!
I have officially formed an Exploratory Committee for United States Congress!An important first test is to raise the funds necessary to win. My goal is to raise $100,000 this month. Will you join me? I am asking for a contribution in the amount of $2,400, $1,000, $500, $250, $100 or whatever you can afford.
Please take a moment to send your most generous contribution today.
Go online at www.supportgreg.com to contribute!
Thank you,
Gregory R. Ball
Member of Assembly
UPCOMING EVENTS
St. Patrick's Day Brunch
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Murphy's Irish Restaurant
Yorktown Heights
Purchase Tickets
Annual 'On the Ball' Golf Outing
Friday, June 5, 2009
Hudson Hills Golf Course
Ossining
Purchase Tickets
2nd Amendment Trap Shoot
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Willow Wood Trap Club
Mahopac
Purchase Tickets
For more events visit www.gballevents.com
Please make checks payable to "Ball4NY", Patterson, NY 12563. To RSVP or for more details, please call (917) 681-9302.
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THIS WEEKS "IN MY OPINION COLUMN" IN THE NCN:
Dear Readers:
This week I compare the recent televised speeches between President Obama and radio host Rush Limbaugh. You can read my column on this topic exclusively on line(see link below)or in this weeks NORTH COUNTY NEWS on sale now. I am worth the seventy-five cents. Look for my column IN MY OPINION(page 10) in the editorial section. Better yet as this column is exclusive to the North County News on a regular basis and will be covering the local political scene, take out a subscription. Click on the North County News link below and go to Subscribe. Between this blog and The North County News you will have all the information to make a vote based on substance.
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FYI:ATOM TAXI INC. AIRPORT SERVICE:
Dear Readers:
This gives me a chance to plug my business ATOM TAXI INC. As you are planning your holiday or business or vacation travel? Instead of the headache of trying to find Airport parking, we do Airport Service to The Westchester County Airport(and ALL other airports) 24/7. Just call 1(914)879-6121 and my partner Tommy, will be glad to take you in our Airport Taxi. You will also be provided with a free copy of your local paper of record The North County News. If this is a business trip we also provide a professional receipt, just tell Tommy at the time of booking. The cost of a one-way trip to LaGuardia Airport the cost is Ninety dollars plus tolls. The cost to JFK and Newark Airports is one hundred-twenty-five dollars plus tolls. The tolls are $10.00 Westchester County Airport and Stewart cost $75.00. We do not take credit cards, sorry.
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E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR COMMENTS:
Dear Readers:
It has come to my attention the difficulty in posting a comment on this blog. If you wish to comment, e-mail me at the link posted below, putting "Manifesto Reader" in the subject matter, and I will "cut and Paste" your comments myself. If you DO NOT wish your comments posted, but just wish to communicate with me, please make your wishes known in the e-mail.
LINKS: atom_taxi@yahoo.com(as this a yahoo address make sure you put an underscore (-) between atom and taxi)
For immediate reply: atomtaxi@aol.com
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SITES TO LINK TO:
JOHN G. TESTA: www.johngtesta.com
ON TOPIC W/ JOHN TESTA: www.ontopicwithjt.com
CARS & US: www.doverracing.com
THE WINERY AT ST. GEORGE: http://www.TheWineryAtStGeorge.com
PLAN PUTNAM: planputnam@googlegroups.com/
PEEKSKILL GUARDIAN: "http://peekskillguardian.blogspot.com/
NORTH COUNTY NEWS:"http://northcountynews.com/
THE JOURNAL NEWS:http://thejournalnews.com/
PEEKSKILL DEMOCRATS:http://www.peekskilldems.com/"
PEEKSKILLREPUBLICANS:http://peekskillgop.com/
YORKTOWN SUPERVISOR DON PETERS: http://www.donpetersforyorktown.com/
PUTNAM VALLEY SUPERVISOR BOB TENDY:http://www.bobtendyforsupervisor.com/
THE PEEKSILL NEWS:http://thepeekskillnews.blogspot.com/
CORTLANDT MANOR CIVIC ASSOCIATION: www.cortlandtcivic.com
GOPAC: gohudblogs.com
PEEKSILL NEWS: http://peekskillnews.blogspot.com/
YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: www.yorktownopengov.org
DAILY DOSE OF DUMB: http://www.dailydoseofdumb.com/
PADAVANO FINE ARTS: Padovanofineart.com
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CABLE SHOWS TO WATCH
ON POINT ON PEEKSKILL: Every Tuesday at 8PM channel 15 (Peekskill only)
Hosted by:DARREN RIGGER
DON PETERS AND YORKTOWN: Various day and times on chanel 20(Ykt.only)
Hosted by: SUPERVISOR DON PETERS
YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: Every Friday at 9:30 PM & Wednesday at 4:30PM on channel 74
Hosted By: ED CIFFON
LEGISLATORS REPORT: Saturday and Sunday at various times on chanel 20
Hosted By: COUNCILMEN NICK BIANCO AND LOU CAMPISI
THE VOLPE REPORT: Thursadys at 8PM chanel 15 (Peek. and Cort.) chanel 74 at 6pm (York.& Put. Valley)
Hosted By: Domenic Volpe
THE ISSUES: Thursdays at 9:PM chanel 74 Peekskill Mondays at 8PM chanel 15
Hosted by; Sam Davis
ON TOPIC WITH JOHN TESTA: Thursdays at 9:30PM chanel 15 (Peekskill & Cortlant)
Tuesdays in Yorktown & Putnam Valley 9:30 chanel 74
Hosted by: John Testa
CARS & US: Fridays 10 PM chanel 15(Peek. & Cortlant) 74(York. & Put. Valley)
Hosted By: Dennis Tate
SPEAK OUT WITH SANDY GALEF: Yorktown chanel 74 Wednesdays at 7:30PM..Ossining/Peekskill chanel 15 Wednesdays at 8PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef
DEAR SANDY: Yorktown chanel 74 Fridays 7:30PM...Ossining/Peeksill chanel 15 Fridays
9PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef
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EDITOR'S NOTE:
All articles re-printed in this blog from the North County News are with the permission of Bruce Apar Publisher and Editor-in-Chief
03/15/09
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