A PIECE OF MY HEART

1) my commentary on above topic
2) cable t.v. update
RE: The Volpe Report
3) a message from Domenic Volpe
4) a message from the Yorktown Watchdog
5) a message from Bob Meyers
6) a message from candidate for Yorktown Council Mark Drexel
7) a message from Candidate for Yorktown Council Terrance Murphy
8) a message fro candidate for Westchester District Attorney Dan Schorr
9) a message from Assemblywoman Sandra Galef
10) a message from Assemblyman Greg Ba
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************Sites to link to for more information(to be a better voter)
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Dear Readers:

In this life there are few things that give us more pleasure than our pets. For some it is fish and various little rodents and reptiles. To others is birds from the littlest finch to the giant Macaw. I have three cockatiels and a double yellow parrot. Then there are those who have ferrets. I had a beauty who blessed my life for six years named rug-rat, ruggies for short. For most of us it is either dogs or cats, sometimes both. As a child I had both, but as an adult I settled for just cats.

With the long hours I work, a dog is just not practical. No matter the weather you must walk the dog. No matter what time you come home from a hard day at the office, you must walk the dog. For those with children who promised to take care of the dog if you get them one, it turns out to be you who must walk the dog. On the other hand I never have to walk the cat. Also my cats are house cats, never going out side only to return with either fleas or ticks. Since I use electric tidy boxes that automatically remove the leavings and deposit them in a sealed plastic container, an electric water dish that filters and cools, plus self-filling dry food dishes, I can leave for two or threes days knowing the cats are well tended. With dogs you must either kennel them of rely on someone to walk and feed them. Dog are high maintenance, but like birds, cats are low maintenance.

What dogs and cats have in common though is the companionship they offer. They know whether you had a good day or bad. They know when you feel good or are under the weather. What ever they sense, they are there to either ease your suffering or double down on your good fortune. Most of all they are not judge mental, they give to you unconditional love. You make a fool of your self, there they are to make one of themselves with you. If you are lucky like myself, when it is time to sleep, they nestle next to you for the night.

You may ask yourself at this point what is a political commentator doing writing about pets? Well, I have been lucky to have had two cats (among the many I have and had) to have live to twenty years. I lost the first (Angel) two years ago. She was a dream who never needed a carrying case to travel and is also the inspiration for the logo of my business. The other(Sammy) I lost Saturday at 1PM. He had a heart attack in his sleep. Any time a pet is part of your life for this long a period of your life, the loss is devastating. I have always tried to promote an aura of strength, however, holding his limp body, I found myself crying like a child.

In my tears, he was wrapped in his blankie (the blanket he slept on), put in his little coffin(don't ask) with a picture of his little brothers and sisters he grew up with and buried in the pet cemetery I have in the back yard where my others, previously deceased reside. He was the closest to a child you could have for a pet. Totally trusting, licking my ear till I fell asleep. All pets have their little quirks, his will be irreplaceable. In my back yard, lies a piece of my heart. Rest in peace Samuel P. Samuel
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CABLE T.V. SHOW UPDATE:
RE: THE VOLPE REPORT:
Andy--
Due to a technical error at Cablevision, The Domenic Volpe report show which should have aired Mayor Al Donahue and Commander John Nichols has been moved to April 23 and 30.

The Domenic Volpe Report can be seen Thursday's at 8:00pm on Public Access Channel 15 in the Peekskill/Cortlandt area. Yorktown viewers can see the program on Channel 74 Wednesday's at 6:00pm.

Thanks
Domenic Volpe
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A MESSAGE FROM DOMENIC VOLPE:
RE: THIS WAS IN THE NCN ALSO:

Peekskill businessman Domenic Volpe of Domenic's Cleaners has begun a fund drive to aid the victims of the earthquake centered in the Abruzzi region of Italy. It's the area in which his parents grew up. Marie Bertoline, of D. Bertoline and Sons, has joined on and they are working with the Christopher Columbus Society to raise money to assist in the rescue and recovery missions in the devastated region. The group will work for one month to raise funds and then will use Father Higgins, the pastor of the Assumption Church, who has agreed to handle the distribution of the funds for the affected area.
Collection sites throughout the Peekskill/Cortlandt area have been established, including Domenic's Cleaners, Home Mason Supply, Peekskill Hardware, Paradise Rest., DeChristopher's Pharmacy, Sansotta's Deli, Marco's Vinos, HyWay Cleaners, Panio's Liquors, Nunzio's Tailors, Homestyle Desserts, and the Submarine Galley.
Those interested in helping or being a collection site can call Volpe at 737-9184 or Bertoline at 737-0266
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A MESSAGE FROM THE YORKTOWN WATCHDOG:

Our next UTY meeting is on April 29, at Yorktown Town Hall time 7:30
P.M. Presntation from members of Act for America. Learn what they are
all about by going to there website at WWW.ActForAmerica.org
Check out the UTY website at WWW.Yorktownopengov.org, watch the
Watchdog Report on cable channel #74 on Fridays at 9:30 P.M. and
Wednesdays at 4:30 P.M. Check cable guide for our UTY members shows the
senior forum, 30 minutes, cars and us.
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A MESSAGE FROM BOB MEYERS:

Once again JAZZ [Americas' own classical original contribution to world culture] had been relegated to nuisance status by the bar culture of America.

Even though we were drawing good and growing crowds of musicians and listeners, our "noise" was not well received by the regulars.. you know them, at the bar nursing their beers and shots.

Oh well, peace to all our brothers and sisters no matter where they are at.
I will let everyone know the where and when of any new jazz jam. Hopefully it will be in a venue where there is a different consciousness and greater appreciation by the owners and patrons alike.

Thanks to all who made the jam happen.

Bob
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A MESSAGE FROM CANDIDATE FOR YORKTOWN COUNCIL MARK DREXEL:

The Committee to Elect J. Mark Drexel

Cordially Invites You to Our

Kick-off Event to Elect J. Mark Drexel
Councilman Town of Yorktown
Wednesday May 13th, 2009
7:30 – 10:00 PM
Murphy’s Restaurant & Bar
355 Kear Street
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
R.S.V.P by May 9th, 2009
(914) 962-7637 or
Friends@ElectDrexel.com
www.ElectDrexel.com
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County Takeover of the Yorktown Police Department

At first blush, the proposal for the takeover of the Yorktown Police Department by Westchester County does not pass the common sense test. The issue is not just about economics. What about the toll on our daily lives? This is about the loss of local control and putting public safety decisions in the hand of others. Community policing will be a thing of the past. The County Police do a fine job carrying out their current charge of patrolling county parkways and protecting county properties, but their core competency is not community policing. Even NYC is moving toward neighborhood policing. Programs like D.A.R.E. and school resources officers will likely suffer. Public safety resources will undoubtedly be "re-allocated" throughout the county based on the immediate need, potentially leaving Yorktown vulnerable or relying on state police or surrounding departments.

What about the cost? County taxes may rise not just for Yorktowners but also communities throughout Westchester. The cost of the study itself will be borne by taxpayers. The takeover may affect our officer's benefits or seniority. Supervisor Peters and County Executive Spano are proposing to bolster the county's force at our expense. Is this just another way of the already "bloated" county government to try to justify its existence?

The questions we must ask ourselves even before a study is commissioned are:
* Is this what we want for our Town?
* Will this jeopardize our quality of life?
* Will the presence of a county police precinct building with depleted staff create a false sense of security?
* What will the county want to take over next? Fire? EMS? Public Works?

In my opinion, there are two attributes that best define a community. First stellar schools broaden the mind. Second, excellent services give a community peace of mind. Fortunately, a public referendum will be required prior to any loss of services. So, let's stop and take a step back; let's use "Common Sense" and let's keep it local!

Thanks
Mark Drexel
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A MESSAGE FROM CANDIDATE FOR YORKTOWN COUNCIL TERRANCE MURPHY:
CONTACT: Matthew Slater, (914) 582-2361

STATEMENT FROM TERRENCE MURPHY ON:

ELIMINATION OF YORKTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
CANDIDATE FOR YORKTOWN TOWN BOARD SPEAKS OUT

I would like to thank Supervisor Peters for jumping on my common sense bandwagon of consolidating services. This has been a platform I have been preaching about since 2007 because of the positive impact consolidation can bring to local municipalities and county government.

Over a decade ago, Mayor Giuliani was successfully able to navigate a difficult financial crisis in New York City through consolidation of services and tax cuts, but the one function of government that he maintained and increased was public safety and emergency services.

The number one responsibility of government, at all levels, should be keeping the residents of Yorktown safe. Before any proposal is made to the residents of Yorktown, a sound and complete study must be completed to ensure our level of safety does not diminish one bit, and the quality of life of our public safety officers does not decrease. Furthermore, a comprehensive analysis needs to be conducted to determine the impact this particular consolidation will have on both town and county taxes for the residents of Yorktown. Common sense tells us we should explore all options to ease the financial burden on local taxpayers during these tough economic times.

Most importantly, the public needs to be kept informed throughout this entire process. I encourage Supervisor Peters to continue to leave the door to town hall open which would allow the public to watch this proposal evolve and mature.

It’s simple common sense.
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A MESSAGE FROM CANDIDATE FOR WESTCHESTER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
DAN SCHORR:

Dear Friends and Supporters:

As you may know, I was endorsed by the Westchester Republican County Committee on April 13th for the office of Westchester County District Attorney. You can view my acceptance speech here and here. We have also picked up tremendous support from across party lines, throughout Westchester and beyond, from many people who have been generous with their time and their contributions. I have been able to accomplish all of this because of supporters, like you, who have been with me throughout this endeavor.

We know that with murder, rape, and burglary up in Westchester while they are down statewide, change needs to come to the District Attorney’s Office. We understand that easy plea bargains that don’t properly punish criminals need to be stopped. The law enforcement community deserves better support than it currently is receiving from the DA’s Office. Also, crime victims need to be a priority again by having greater services provided to them.

I am running for District Attorney because I believe working together we can solve the problems that face our community. I pledge to continue making the prosecution of domestic violence a top priority and because of my experience prosecuting offenders in the Integrated Domestic Violence Court, I understand the unique challenges that these cases bring.

I pledge to restore morale in the DA’s Office, where 25% of the Assistant DAs have resigned over the past three years, many citing a frustrating work environment and low office morale.

I pledge to have the same prosecutor or team of prosecutors handle a case from the time a victim makes a criminal complaint until the disposition of the case. This system of vertical prosecution will be more victim-friendly and will ensure that the prosecutors working on cases will have a greater understanding of the facts and people involved.

I pledge to create a Family Justice Center to better serve and protect victims of domestic violence by minimizing the obstacles that these victims often face in finding important services.

To win this race we will need to connect with every voter from Mount Vernon to Mount Kisco, from Bedford to Bronxville, from Peekskill to Yonkers, and all areas of Westchester County in between. Our voice of positive change for the safety and security of our community will be heard.

Please make an online contribution of $1,000, $500, $100, $50, or whatever you can afford by clicking here. I know that these are tough economic times, but this will allow us to continue to build upon the momentum that we have earned from receiving the official nomination for District Attorney.

Thanks and best wishes,

Dan

P.S. – I look forward to your continuing support in making a positive difference in this race. Please go to www.electdanschorr.com to learn more about my campaign.

Join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5371223534
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A MESSAGE FROM ASSEMBLYWOMAN SNADRA GALEF:

Assemblywoman Sandy Galef Introduces New Legislation

In Celebration of Earth Day

April 20, 2009) Assemblywoman Sandy Galef has introduced two new pieces of legislation in honor of Earth Day 2009. These bills help confront global warming, a pressing environmental concern.

First Galef’s bill A.2623/S.3135, co-sponsored by Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, will prohibit all unnecessary idling of motor vehicles in Nassau , Suffolk , Rockland , Putnam and Westchester Counties . This bill is limited to the New York metro area because these counties do not meet federal guidelines for ground-level ozone and particulate matter. High ground-level ozone levels have created public health concerns because of the gases released into the atmosphere which have been cited as contributors to climate change. In addition, idling cars have been identified as a waste of money and energy.

<> “Idling cars transmit unnecessary emissions into the atmosphere, causing damage to the environment and to our communities. This legislation would prevent people from leaving their cars turned on for longer periods of time,” Galef said. “This will help to ensure that people, who normally leave their cars idling while waiting to pick someone up, for example, or while running into a store, will turn off their cars to prevent needless pollution.” <>

Galef has also introduced bill A.7413/S.2763 sponsored by Senator Antoine Thompson. This bill will develop standards for the installation and maintenance of green roofs.

<>Green roofs are gardens which cover the roof of a building. Green roofs provide important benefits including absorbing the sun during summer months to maintain a cooler temperature within a building. This lowers the cost of air conditioning for residents and decreases the amount of energy used which benefits those who live in buildings that plant these green roof gardens. In addition, plants grown in these green roof gardens release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, which is an easy way to decrease air congestion in densely populated urban areas.

<>The Thompson-Galef bill will provide incentives to home owners in the form of a tax credit to install these gardens. The credit is for fifty-five percent of the installation cost with a maximum credit of five thousand dollars.
“I believe it is important for each citizen, myself included, to be conscious of the environmental issues we face today and to do their part to protect the planet. My hope is that the green roof bill encourages building owners, residents, and home owners to plant roof gardens so that they may also help decrease pollution. These two pieces of legislation will help in small but highly significant ways, which is something that each of us should be striving to do in order to protect our environment,”Galef concluded.
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A MESSAGE FROM ASSEMBLYMAN GREG BALL:

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
BALL TO ANNOUNCE DECISION ON HOUSE RUN VERSUS HALL

Assemblyman Greg Ball (R, C, I – Patterson), currently exploring a run for the United States House of Representatives in the 19th District of New York, will announce whether or not he plans to run for United States Congress in 2010 on Saturday, May 9th at Murphy’s Irish Restaurant in Yorktown Heights.

Ball will be joined at the event by supporters, chairmen and elected officials from throughout the Hudson Valley who are enthusiastic about a possible congressional bid and want to know what Ball has decided.

WHO:Assemblyman Greg Ball (R, C, I – Patterson)
WHAT:Special Announcement concerning 2010 run for Congress in NY-19
WHEN/WHERE:SATURDAY, May 9th, 2009
10:00 a.m. – Yorktown
Murphy’s, 355 Kear St, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

CONTACT:Christopher Arnold (914) 469-9702
ALL MEDIA WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
EXCELLENT PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
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BALL WEEKENDS IN ORANGE
WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS FOR CONGRESSIONAL LISTENING TOUR

Assemblyman Greg Ball (R, C, I - Patterson), currently exploring a run for the United States House of Representatives in the 19th District of New York, continued his Congressional Exploratory Committee's listening tour this weekend with numerous stops through out Orange County.

"Orange County is gorgeous and being a farm kid myself, this tour has brought back great memories. Yet whether you are a farmer or a pharmacist, it's getting tougher to make a living in America. From President Bush to President Obama we have seen reckless spending and an unprecedented expansion of government power. It's time to get back to basics and get New York's economy back on track," Ball said.

On Saturday, Ball joined Cornwall Supervisor Kevin Quigley (pictured) at the Cornwall Little League Park for opening day. Ball then headed to Wallkill on Sunday, where he was joined by Wallkill Supervisor John Ward (pictured) for a meet-and-greet in the Wallkill Plaza Shopping Center.

Later, Ball traveled to Goshen, where he dined with Mayor John Higgins, Goshen Councilman George Lyons, and Legislator Frank Fornario (pictured). In the afternoon, Ball visited the farms and farm markets of Warwick with Town Supervisor Michael Sweeton.

"This listening tour has confirmed my belief that the typical hard working blue collar American family is under attack by a government that refuses to hear and respond to their daily concerns," Ball added. "Leadership is needed both in Albany and Washington and if I decide to run on May 9th, I will fight to reclaim America's promise to our seniors, our small business owners, our farmers, our immigrants, our veterans and our kids. It's time to restore commonsense in government and restore hope, growth and prosperity in the Hudson Valley."
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NEW DRUG LAWS: "GET OUT OF JAIL FREE"
FOR ILLEGAL ALIEN DRUG DEALERS

Hidden Provisions in State Budget Give Illegal Alien Drug Dealers a Free
Ride to Rehab, Forgoing Jail and Deportation

Assemblyman Greg Ball (R, C, I - Patterson) held a series of press
conferences throughout the Hudson Valley today to outline concerns with the
newly-enacted reforms to the Rockefeller Drug Laws that allow illegal alien
drug dealers to forgo prison and deportation through judicial diversion.

"Last year, we were able to pass some long-overdue commonsense legislation
that called for the deportation of illegal aliens who are convicted of
crimes," Ball stated. "Yet, that work is being unraveled with this dangerous
provision, tucked away inside the state's spending plan. Regardless of one's
feeling on our nation's illegal immigration problem, this simply doesn't
make sense. The Governor has, in essence, just told every illegal alien
drug dealer in our state that if you deal drugs and get caught, you can pass
go and collect $200."

A clause in the bill (A.156-B/S.56-B) has changed the criminal procedure law
to allow illegal immigrants drug dealers who face the "severe collateral
consequences" of deportation to escape by allowing them into substance
treatment without a guilty plea, meaning that if they enter and complete
treatment, they can easily have their criminal case dismissed. The
legislation does not define the term "severe collateral consequences."

"New York's prosecutors warned the Legislature that in their rush to weaken
our state's drug laws, several provisions posed a clear threat to public
safety and had the potential to undermine our existing, successful drug
treatment programs," said Richmond County District Attorney Daniel M.
Donovan, who is President of the New York State District Attorneys
Association. "In most cases, drug-addicted offenders, proposed for treatment
as an incarceration alternative, must enter a guilty plea to a crime,
creating an incentive to enter treatment and avoid prison. This provision
eliminates that incentive."

Ball was joined by immigration expert Michael W. Cutler, a retired special
agent of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), who
noted that, "It has been said that you only get one opportunity to make a
first impression. For millions of people, the first impression that they
have of the United States is created by the way that we enforce the
immigration laws; the first set of laws that they encounter. It is obvious
that with millions of illegal aliens now living in our country in violation
of law, our country is not only willing to permit foreign nationals to
violate our laws and get away with it, but to actually be rewarded for
violating our laws."

Cutler continued, "With this clause in the bill, the government of the State
of New York will provide clear evidence that not only is it acceptable to
violate our nation's borders and its laws, that even those involved in
narcotics can violate our nation's laws with impunity."

-MORE-

"These newly-enacted drug laws will surely weaken the current judicial
system that punishes and deters drug dealers," Putnam County Sheriff Donald
B. Smith stated. "The current system also treats the root cause of drug
addiction. In Putnam County, we have established highly effective Drug and
Family Drug Courts that motivate those addicted to drugs to seek treatment,
turn their lives around and become productive tax-paying citizens of our
community. Our current programs, implemented by our County Court Judges and
District Attorney, reduce recidivism. These new laws are the State's way of
abdicating its responsibility by placing most of the burden of dealing with
repeat drug dealers and offenders on county correctional facilities and
probation departments without providing the necessary financial support.
This is another unfunded mandate imposed by the State on County government
and taxpayers."

Dutchess County District Attorney William V. Grady concurred, stating that
"On a statewide basis, the new drug laws have the potential of seriously
undermining existing programs as well as threatening public safety. In
Dutchess County, for the past several years, we've been very fortunate to
have been involved in several successful comprehensive drug programs aimed
at felony offenders. Here in Dutchess, we have worked together with our
county court judges and treatment providers, resulting in a successful drug
rehabilitation program for the appropriate felony offenders. I look forward
to continuing the work with them."

"New York State lawmakers now grappling with a $1.7 billion budget deficit
for 2008-2009, and a looming $15 billon shortfall predicted for the
2009-2010 Session, were advised three years ago of the mounting costs of
illegal immigration in the state," Ed Kowalski, Director of 9/11 Families
for a Secure America, said. "In 2006, the Federation for American
Immigration Reform (FAIR) issued a study of the fiscal cost of illegal
immigration to New Yorkers. At that time, the cost to state taxpayers was
$5.155 billion a year. The 2006 cost estimate was based on an illegal alien
population estimated at 645,000. Today, it is estimated that New York's
illegal alien population has grown to 1,000,000 persons, a 55 percent
increase. As a result of both the continued growth in the illegal alien
population and the higher cost of governmental services, the current fiscal
cost outlays for the illegal alien population in New York are now
approaching $8.4 billion annually; more than half the projected shortfall
for next year."

Mr. Kowalski continued, "Addressing New York's budget crisis requires that
state officials acknowledge the real cost of illegal immigration, a big
chunk of the state deficit could be lessened over time if the state adopted
measures that effectively deter illegal immigration. Closing the loophole in
the Rockefeller Drug Laws that would allow illegal aliens convicted of
felony drug trafficking to avoid deportation is necessary."

"We have heard much about the extremely violent and vicious drug cartels of
Mexico that now threaten to destabilize the government of Mexico and have
slaughtered thousands of citizens of Mexico. We have seen that violence now
spreading into our country. The presidents of Mexico and the United States
have both stated that the money that has provided the cartels with the
ability to increase their ability to corrupt the Mexican government and
acquire the weapons and other assets that enable them to continue to gain
power has come from the sale of narcotics in the United States with the
proceeds of the drug trade amounting to billions of dollars each year
pouring into the cartels' coffers," Cutler added.

Ball added, "On top of all of this, American citizens and those here in our
state legally, who are arrested on drug charges will still need to plead
guilty in order to get the drug treatment they need. It is outrageous that
illegal alien drug dealers who have already broken our laws by coming here
illegally and then have the audacity to commit further crimes receive a 'get
out of jail and deportation' free card."

"If ever there was a time to seek the removal of aliens involved in
drug-related crimes, this is the time. The government of the State of New
York must not waiver in its responsibility to the citizens of this state as
well as to citizens of our nation to not falter in seeking removal of aliens
who are involved with narcotics," Cutler concluded.
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Hello Friend!

The future is looking great and I need your support immediately!
In the next couple of weeks, I plan on making a decision whether or not I will run for United States Congress!

My goal is to raise $100,000 this month. Will you join me?
You can donate online, right now, at www.supportgreg.com

Also, if you can make it, next Sunday, I am hosting a Republican Unity Luncheon to help gauge my level of support and enthusiasm as a test of viability for a 2010 congressional campaign.

You can just stop by or purchase tickets (or become a sponsor) at www.gballevents.com.

Regardless, please go online today at www.supportgreg.com to contribute!

Thank you,
Gregory R. Ball
Member of Assembly
www.Ball4NY.com

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Republican Unity Luncheon
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
1 PM – 4 PM
Sentrista Grill
512 Clocktower Commons Drive
Brewster, NY 10509


Annual 'On the Ball' Golf Outing
Friday, June 5th, 2009
Kickoff is at 10 AM
Hudson Hills Golf Course
400 Croton Dam Road
Ossining, NY 10562

Republican Laying Ground Work to Challenge Hall in New York 19
By Emily Cadei | April 20, 2009 2:50 PM

It looks like it will be Hall vs. Ball in the 2010 race for New York's 19th District House seat. Republican state Assemblyman Greg Ball is planning to make an announcement regarding his decision on May 9 in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., his exploratory committee told supporters in an e-mail sent Monday.

For more events visit: http://www.gballevents.com
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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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THIS WEEKS "IN MY OPINION COLUMN" IN THE NCN:
Dear Readers:

This week I discuss Peekskill's proposed re-zoning on Simpson Place. 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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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

MARK DREXEL: www.ElectDrexel.com

ASSEMBLYMAN GREG BALL: www.Ball4NY.com
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CABLE SHOWS TO WATCH

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

04/25/09