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Unfortunately, this goes on with a lot of charities and non-profits. Much of the donation money goes to the hefty salaries and lavish lifestyles of the CEOs.

Presently not billing; in the process of setting up a billing system. What bid are you referring to?

I am sure whomever you are, you have started this post to "stir the pot". Yes, Hawthorne FD has been doing numerous mutual aid calls for Pleasantville VAC. Again, since I do not know who you are or where you are from (profile is very vague), perhaps you do not know a lot of history. I can fill you in: 1. Pleasantville is currently taking steps to cover costs to pay for per diem EMTs. The annual budget for PVAC is $169k - to cover costs to run (3) ambulances and a rehab unit - not to mention equipment, insurance, etc. Not to mention, PVAC covers (2) Fire Districts - Thornwood and Pleasantville - who have a combined annual budget of almost $2 million. 2. For many years, Hawthorne had problems covering calls to which PVAC covered many and a couple of PVAC members (one being myself) were made "mutual aid members" of Hawthorne FD ambulance and would cover their calls. 3. When Hawthorne FD had a handful of interior firefighters, Thornwood FD was on automatic mutual aid. No one complained about the taxpayers covering this. 4. If Hawthorne is worried about paying for their EMTs out of taxpayer money, are they doing anything to recruit new members? I will be more than glad to answer any further questions you may have.

I really don't think this statement was necessary.

Glad to see there will be a Westchester County Convention again. Unfortunately, be prepared for all the negative comments about parades and social events.......

They are not franchises; they are run by a corporation out of Massachusetts. There are Regional Managers, Area Managers, and the General Manager is the one in charge of each store.

They are not franchises; they are run by a corporation. There is are Regional Managers, Area Managers, and General Managers.

Since Armonk is a Fire District, I would think that they would have sent out an RFP.

I was the bookkeeper at the Thornwood Friendly's for 12 years. For me, it was a great job while I was raising kids because I was able to make my own hours for the most part. It closed a few years after I stopped working there. Like the New Rochelle store, it also was one of the highest grossing locations. Yes, Friendly's was always famous for their slow service. Unfortunately, as they say in life, you get what you pay for. The pay sucked there. The only ones making decent money were the waitresses. Corporate put a lot of pressure on the Managers to "make money", therefore they were always cutting staff and were unable to pay good people what they deserved. It really is a shame to see them all close. I can tell you first-hand, the food was always fresh, and their ice cream was always one of the best. Sad....

Your profile states you are from Pleasantville. Is this the area you are speaking about? If so, where did you get your information / documentation from?

I do not appreciate your sarcasm. Nor do I think your comment "opportunities for all the posers out there to don there (should be their - learn some grammar) costume and play pretend firemen" was appropriate. As I said, it's comments like these that turn people away from this site.

This is the stuff that turns people away from this site. Many people in the Community enjoy coming out and watch the parades. Sorry you are such "sour grapes" on the subject. That's right, because EVERYONE gets drunk, and it's a waste of money, and blah, blah, blah......

My husband is a member of the Westchester County Parade Judges and there is no County Parade this year.

On a working fire, there should always be at a minimum (2) ambulances; (1) to treat and (1) to transport.

I don't think this statement was necessary.......