Former two-decade CEO of General Electric Jack Welch caused quite a stir this week as he tweeted his doubts on the validity of a reported dip in unemployment from 8.1 to 7.8 percent. “Unbelievable jobs numbers…these Chicago guys will do anything…can’t debate so change numbers.” Chicago guys refers, of course, to President Obama’s administration. The […]
PRESS RELEASE Nyack Chamber of Commerce Hosts Carlucci, Jaffee and Lowey at the Black Bear Saloon The Nyack Chamber of Commerce will host an informal discussion with New York State Senator David Carlucci, New York State Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee and U.S. Congresswoman Nita Lowey from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9 at the […]
EDITORIAL BY DYLAN SKRILOFF At Clarkstown’s board meeting this week, Supervisor Alex Gromack defended the town’s efforts, saying they are working hard to save taxpayer dollars through “innovative” projects like merging the Town Clerk and Tax Receiver offices as well as the Highway Department’s three garages. Indeed, the Clarkstown Town Board should be commended for […]
Supervisor Stewart chooses a new finance director; and he’s a veteran in more ways than one “Mr. Bencik, can you save us the dregs of tax hell?” “I can’t make any promises Mr. Stewart, but I’ll sure as heck try.” So might have gone the first interview between desperate-for-tax-relief Supervisor of Orangetown Andy Stewart and […]
BY CHRIS HANLY Investment Consultant, Gary Goldberg Financial Services What was once the rallying cry of labor, it turns out, is a pretty good investment strategy for today’s environment, especially for investors who need income. You may be justifiably sick of hearing about Europe, and I will spare you the latest gory details. However, turning […]
BY CHAYIM TAUBER This has not been an easy season for the New York Yankees. Injuries, slumps, and gradual loss of the 10 game lead once held in the American League East have made this season one of the more challenging ones the Yankees have endured in recent years. Still, despite all the turmoil and […]