NEWS 12--TIMING OF ARRIVAL FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS FROM NYC AT YONKERS HOTEL REMAINS UNCLEAR

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NEWS 12---It’s still unclear to Yonkers officials, Westchester County officials and members of the media as to when asylum seekers from New York City would be bused to the Ramada Inn on Tuckahoe Road.

News 12 was told over the weekend from Mayor Eric Adams’ office that migrant families with children would arrive on Sunday. That didn’t happen.

There are 103 rooms at the Ramada Inn. News 12 was told about 100 of those rooms have been rented out by New York City. MORE AT Timing of arrival for asylum seekers from NYC at Yonkers hotel remains unclear (news12.com)

FBI ADMITS DURHAM REPORT IS RIGHT

The FBI made a tacit admission Monday to the findings of the Durham Report showing the agency acted improperly when investigating former President Donald Trump and the alleged Russian collusion.

Special Counsel John Durham found the FBI used “uncorroborated intelligence” when it launched its investigation into Trump ahead of the 2016 election. The report also found agents failed to maintain “strict fidelity to the law” throughout its investigation.

The FBI responded shortly after its release, acknowledging the errors made in 2016, which concedes the findings of the Durham report are accurate.

“The conduct in 2016 and 2017 that Special Counsel Durham examined was the reason that current FBI leadership already implemented dozens of corrective actions, which have now been in place for some time. Had those reforms been in place in 2016, the missteps identified in the report could have been prevented,” the statement reads. READ MORE AT FBI Admits Durham Report Is Right | The Daily Caller

NEARBY FISHKILL TOWN BOARD VOTES TO MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR HOTELS TO HOUSE MIGRANTS SENT FROM NYC, NEWS 12

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Fishkill Town Board votes to make it illegal for hotels to house migrants sent from NYC--May 15, 2023, 12:31pmUpdated 1h ago--The Fishkill Town Board voted Friday night to enact a zoning code that bans the temporary use of hotels to house migrants from New York City. The resolution states that New York City has not provided additional funds to offset an expected rise in services such as emergency services and hospital facilities.  Fishkill Town Board votes to make it illegal for hotels to house migrants sent from NYC (news12.com)

NASHVILLE SCHOOL SHOOTER'S MANIFESTO DELIVERED TO JUDGE TO DECIDE ON PUBLIC RELEASE

5/14--A Tennessee judge is set to decide whether the full, unredacted manifesto of Covenant School shooter Audrey Elizabeth Hale will be publicly released.

The city’s lawyers have submitted the manifesto, along with a censored version, to the Davidson County jurist for review, the local FOX17 affiliate reported.  The move comes after a slew of lawsuits calling on the city to release the manifesto, in its entirety, involving the March 27 massacre that left three children and three staff members dead before Hale, 28, was shot and killed by responding police.

With a motive yet to be determined, many believe the writings could bring insight as to why Hale, a former student at the Christian elementary school, committed the atrocity.

The manifesto was previously under review by Nashville police and the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. MORE AT Nashville Covenant School shooter's manifesto delivered to judge (nypost.com)

A SUMMERFEST 2023 REQUEST FROM HOLY NAME OF MARY---WE NEED YOUR HELP

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A SUMMERFEST 2023 REQUEST FROM HOLY NAME OF MARY---WE NEED YOUR HELP--- Summerfest 2023 is June 4th! Your help is needed to make this a successful event and our most valued fundraiser. Won’t you please consider being part of our important HNM Parish team this year? Contact Debra Rago at parishadmin@holynameofmary.org or call the Parish Center 914-271-4797.

AND HATS OFF TO THE SUMMERFEST VOLUNTEERS OF 2012, 2014, 2015 AND 2016 AT THE ANNUAL HOLY NAME FOOD TENT--THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, THE SPANISH MINISTRY AND MORE. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS BELOW.

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FRENCH LEAGUE FOOTBALLERS REFUSE TO WEAR RAINBOW-COLOURED JERSEYS

French league footballers refuse to wear rainbow-coloured jerseys--26m ago

France’s top football league has been caught up in a storm of controversy after several players refused to take part in a gesture of support for the LGBTQ community at the weekend.

The French Professional League, the domestic football governing body, had called for Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 players to wear shirts with rainbow-coloured numbers at this weekend’s matches ahead of Wednesday’s International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. But some players refused to do so.

The National Union of Professional Footballers said it was not up to the players to convey “collective messages”. It said in a statement it was astonished that clubs should ask them to do so. READ MORE AT French league footballers refuse to wear rainbow-coloured jerseys (msn.com)

WHAT'S GOING ON? LEADERS QUESTION NYC PLAN TO BUS MIGRANTS TO WESTCHESTER

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What's going on?’ Leaders question NYC plan to bus migrants to Westchester--May 15, 2023, 5:54amUpdated 5h ago
By: News 12 Staff

The City of Yonkers continues to wait for the arrival of migrant families being bused in from New York City.  The families were expected to arrive sometime Sunday at the Ramada Inn on Tuckahoe Road, but that still hasn’t happened.  MORE AT ‘What's going on?’ Leaders question NYC plan to bus migrants to Westchester (news12.com)

MARK THE DATE--JUNE 17--BBQ, 125TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE

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Mark the date—Saturday, June 17—on your calendar with a bright red marker, ’cause you certainly don’t want to miss this one!

On that day, Croton’s 125th Anniversary Committee and the Van Cortlandt Manor invite you to participate in the highpoint of our commemoration, and the social event of the season: BBQ, Music, & Friends on the grounds of the Manor House. But we can host only a limited number of people on this exceptional occasion, so don’t delay. Make your reservations now at: Croton125.org. You don’t want to be left on the outside looking in while your friends and neighbors enjoy the festivities.

There will be delicious catered food and drink, stirring music from around the world, exciting games for the kids, and much, much more; all along the banks of our beautiful Croton River.  Hobnob with a wide swath of Croton residents and stroll the elegant paths trod by George Washington, Ben Franklin, and the elites of seventeenth and eighteenth century New York. And for the historically minded among you, we will offer limited tours of the Manor House.

Don’t forget that many people waited too long to reserve tickets for our opening event in February—Happy Birthday, Croton—and were precluded from attending that performance, which is still being talked about around town. Don’t let that happen to you this time. Round up your family, call your friends, and make your reservations today, before all of the spots are sold out. I promise that you will not be disappointed!

Remember, there will not be anything to match it for another 25 years!

Best regards,

Joel Gingold

For the Croton 125th Anniversary Committee

JEFFREY A. TUCKER---AFTER COVID---TWELVE CHALLENGES FOR A SHATTERED WORLD

Three years ago, in the depths of lockdowns, it became obvious that we desperately needed a new citizen movement with a different focus. Prevailing ideological forms were simply not adapted to the enormous exogenous shock to the system that lockdowns implied. It was unexpected, especially under the guise of public health.

Every essential freedom was under attack. And so I suggested a response:

This movement, whether it is called anti-lockdown or just plain liberalism, must reject the wickedness and compulsion of this current moment in American life. It needs to counter the brutalism of lockdowns. It needs to speak and act with humane understanding and high regard for social functioning under freedom, and the hope for the future that comes with it. The enemies of freedom and human rights have revealed themselves for the world to see. Let there be justice. The well-being of us all is at stake.

And such a movement did in fact form. It has been broad. It has transcended the ideological and class entrenchments of the past. It grew in sophistication and strategy over time. The resistance became international. It fought its way out of censorship and shaming. The fields of battle have been varied and comprehensive, from the scientific journals to journalism to hard-core revolts on the street such as the truckers’ protest.

The results have been impressive. Vaccine mandates and passports have been beaten back. The right of international travel has been restored. Emergency declarations have been allowed to expire (even if the powers are still in place). We are back to pretending that the people and not the Faucis of the world are in charge.

There has been no justice, however. No question that the officials who did this to us are on the ropes. Many have resigned. Others are hiding. Rare is the public figure today who is willing to own what happened. And these days, hardly anyone defends the claim that the despotic response achieved anything in terms of public health. MORE AT After Covid: Twelve Challenges for a Shattered World  ⋆ Brownstone Institute

HOLY NAME OF MARY DIRECTOR YOUTH POSITION AVAILABLE

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HOLY NAME OF MARY Youth Director Position Available ---We are seeking a new Youth Director to lead our youth center and coordinate activities for our young members. Are you passionate about working with young people and have a strong background in social, moral, and religious values? If you are interested in applying for this paid, part-time position, please contact Debra Rago 914-271-4797 parishadmin@holynameofmary.org

NEWS---FUNDRAISER FOR EX-MARINE DANIEL PENNY NEAR $2M

NEWS----Fundraiser for ex-Marine Daniel Penny nears $2M as attorneys say subway chokehold case ‘struck a chord’ with public----A fundraiser for Daniel Penny neared the $2 million mark Sunday, with his attorneys saying donations have kept rolling in because the subway chokehold case has “struck a chord” in the psyche of people across the country.  The “Legal Defense Fund” for Penny — the 24-year-old former Marine charged with manslaughter in the death of homeless man Jordan Neely — had eclipsed $1.8 million in donations by Sunday evening.

READ more at Daniel Penny attorneys say chokehold case 'struck a chord' as fundraiser nears $2 million (nypost.com)

Fundraiser direct link at GiveSendGo - Daniel Penny's Legal Defense Fund: The #1 Free Christian Fundraising Site.

MICHELE MILANO VISTING ARTIST AT THE CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY

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SO Looking forward to being the Visiting Artist at the Croton River Artisans Gallery on June 3rd at 5pm. The Gallery closes at 7pm. My art exhibit: "Over the Rainbow" Croton-on-Hudson: also featuring my jewelry creations, https://www.michelemilano.com/shop-for-jewelry , will open with a musical performance! Can't wait! Here is a sample of my photography. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oH_GJGVMww 

My online photography gallery featuring beautiful Croton! https://www.pictorem.com/gallery/Michele.Milano.Arts

IN THE NEWS---TRANSFORMERS' NEW NON-BINARY ROBOT TELLS CHIDREN GENDER NEUTRAL PRONOUNS ARE WONDERFUL

Transformers, the children’s TV show, has introduced a non-binary character, who has described being neither male nor female as “a wonderful experience”.

Transformer: Earthspark, a spin-off show based on Hasbro’s popular action figures, introduced the gender neutral character in one of its latest episodes.  In a clip from the episode, the robot named Nightshade declares that her pronouns are “they/them”, while the human they are talking to responds that she likes to be referred to as “she/they”.  MORE AT Transformers' new non-binary robot tells children gender neutral pronouns are 'wonderful' (msn.com)

5/15 WORK SESSION AGENDA, SOLAR LAW CHANGES, BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE, ETC.---REMINDER

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5/15 WORK SESSION AGENDA, SOLAR LAW CHANGES, BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE, ETC.

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