The Bridge with Ron Matten

06/10/2024

05/03/2024

The New York Healthcares Act-What does it mean for you?

05/01/2024

Pie in the sky. Join me on Friday, May 3 @ 7:30 to discuss these implications. Right here.

Legislators, constituents and advocates discuss the New York Health Act, a bill that would help address health care obstacles.

04/29/2024

The Bridge is Back

10/05/2023

OPEN LETTER TO CITY OF YONKERS EMPLOYEES

Dear Colleagues,

It has come to my attention that there are false rumors being spread by some about where I stand when it comes to our city workforce unions. Let me make this perfectly clear, I have always and will aways support our unions such as the CSEA 9169, CLSA-Police Officers, PBA- Police Benevolent Association, Local 628- Firefighters, Local 456 -Teamsters, YFT- Teachers, Local 704 -Service Employees and Local 1897- Municipal Employees. Your hard work and efforts on behalf of the City of Yonkers have not gone un-noticed and will not be forgotten.

Over the past 5 and a half years, I have had the opportunity to serve the 6th district as a Council Member. During those times, I have supported and voted for each contract extension brought to us by your bargaining units. I have also approved millions of dollars in funding, to facilitate the replacement and innovation of the tools and equipment needed by yourselves to carry out your daily duties. Your safety and wellbeing have been and will always continue to be a priority in my administration as mayor.

Please know that you have a partner in me, and a strong ally, as we move forward to rebuilding the morale and the rest of our city. Our first hurdle however is on election day - November 7th, and I am asking you to put a stop to the nepotism, and corruption that has plagued our city for far too long. Your actions on that day will determine the future for our city. I’m looking forward to working with you in rebuilding a great future for our families.

I thank you in advance for your support on November 7th, and I look forward to working with you, even closer, starting January 1st, 2024!

Sincerely,
Anthony Merante

09/17/2023

A stop for lunch in Nürnberg.

09/17/2023

Traveling in Germany today.

09/07/2023

Rescheduled

09/07/2023

Mayor Mike Spano said of Chris Johnson . "I think it's in the best interests of the city to put it back in the system so that someone else can enjoy the affordability that goes along with it."
Legislator Vedat Gashi should take Mayor Mike Spano’s advice and relinquish his million dollar affordable housing investment. As a real estate attorney he should know this apartment was never meant to be an investment.

Check out this article from lohud:

Gashi under fire for affordable co-op in Manhattan that's an investment property for

Tax Watch columnist David McKay Wilson provides insight into recent columns.

09/07/2023

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/education/2023/09/07/school-lunch-reimbursement-available-to-needy-families-what-to-know/70678653007/?utm_source=lohud-dailybriefing-strada&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=Content%20List%20-%20Stacking%20-%20optimized&utm_content=pwes-westchester-nletter65

More relief for school meals is being distributed to families, but some may not realize the money is already on their cards.

09/01/2023

Looks like Vedat Gashi has his own affordable investment issues. Can the BOL police themselves? Maybe Legislator James Nolan is right. Westchester County should have an INDEPENDENT investigator general. Is Phil Zisman available? He was our best IG.

NYC officials are investigating Westchester Board of Legislators Chair Vedat Gashi's use of his affordable co-op in Manhattan as investment property.

08/31/2023

Join Christopher Gallen of the 9.11 Pay It Forward organization.
Change the world through Acts of Kindness

08/30/2023

Learn about my upcoming shows.

08/20/2023

I good day for blood 🩸 donation.

08/17/2023

Social Media vs News Media
Find out who is misleading you.

08/12/2023

Christmas decorations @ Costco in August

08/11/2023

Learn about the Roatary

08/10/2023

Join me this evening for a Special Report.

08/09/2023

Learn about our upcoming broadcast

08/05/2023

We lose an important tax deduction next year.

Some people are being pushed into saving in Roth 401(k)s, but they may come out ahead despite losing a key tax deduction.

08/03/2023

Join me with my guest Christine Peters as we discuss ways to become involved in our government.

08/03/2023

It has been reported that Councilperson Corazon Pineada-Issacs has been in a car accident at Yonkers Avenue and Central Park Avenue. No further information is available. Hopefully, Ms. Pineda-Issacs and others involved are unharmed. This is the fourth car accident for the council person.
Councilmembers do not need City vehicles.