Teaneck Councilman's Mission To Bring Back Powerful Fading Message
A powerful message appeared in a Teaneck parking lot five years ago.
"Sí Se Puede!" read the red, white, and blue words painted in the parking lot at the Richard Rodda Community Center. Spanning 36 by 28 feet, the mural was impossible to miss. And Teaneck Councilman Michael Pagan hoped its message would be, too.
The Spanish phrase, which translates to "Yes, we can," was meant to inspire generations of children to dream big, regardless of their backgrounds. The message was especially meaningful to Teaneck's Latino community, but was intended for everyone, Pagan said.
"For all of our yo…
1,300 Hudson Valley Building Workers Win Largest Raises Ever In New Union Contract
More than 1,300 building service workers across Westchester County and the Hudson Valley will receive wage increases and improved pensions after union members approved a new four-year contract.
Members of 32BJ SEIU, which represents doorpersons, porters, building superintendents, and maintenance workers, voted to ratify the agreement on Thursday, Oct. 8, the union announced Friday, Oct. 9.
The contract was negotiated between the union and the Building and Realty Institute of Westchester and the Mid-Hudson Region, with the two sides reaching a tentative agreement on Monday, Sept.…
