By County Executive Ed Day Shortly after I took office, our assessment rolls hit a low point; just under $35 billion, down $13 billion from their peak in 2008. Big taxpayers like Lovett, Mirant, Novartis and others left the County. But one of the promises I made to you upon my election was this; that […]
Knowing exactly what they want from life is something that every young person should aspire for. Once they are sure where to go, all their efforts will be well directed. Every little thing that they do slowly builds up their bigger picture. Young people of today have a lot of options to the point […]
Given that the supermarkets are flooded with synthetic products for home improvement, it’s not enough for people to read the product descriptions to make their homes healthier. Sure enough, there are plenty of things to worry about when it comes to keeping your home safe for kids and pets. Then again, you will have […]
Buying a new home is an exciting experience. But amid the excitement, it also comes with a lot of responsibility and work. Part of the work includes decorating it. Many homeowners will attest to the fact that buying a house diminishes your bank balance, but that doesn’t mean you have to hold off on […]
BY DR. LOUIS ALPERT Ombudsman Earlier this year, Ombudsman Alert announced the critical problems suffered by children left unattended in vehicles who often were victims of heatstroke. This Ombudsman is most pleased to now announce that Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chairwoman of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee has joined with […]
A Supreme Court ruling in 2018 overturned the Federal law that had previously restricted sports betting to the state of Nevada. Since then, several states have launched sports betting, and many more have legislation lined up to capitalize on the expansive market, including New York. With so much focus on sports betting, efforts to legalize […]