In the face of new fiscal challenges, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano is not panicking. At least not yet. But he has already ordered a hiring freeze and directed his departments to cut spending. He also ...

These are difficult times for the immigrant communities in Yonkers. While unprecedented federal enforcement actions in Chicago and Los Angeles have dominated the headlines, local immigrants remain on ...

The forum seeks to bring together residents, housing advocates, community organizations, agencies, and government officials across Westchester to address housing challenges and create a strategic plan ...

I often admire the northern red oak that is sandwiched between two apartment buildings in my neighborhood. It stands alone, without other trees in the immediate vicinity. It’s as if it’s been ...

The forum can be viewed live by pre-registration at https://bit.ly/YonkersCCPres or via the QR code available on the event flyer. The upcoming event will be recorded ...

For nearly 40 years, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has manufactured subway cars in a former Otis Elevator building, located in the heart of Yonkers since 1986, providing jobs for roughly 500 workers in a ...

Questions the City Council and Mayor Don’t Want to Answer It seems like our City Council Members don’t want the public to know when they make a mistake. Case in point: the Council seriously botched ...

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Wednesday night saw more than 37 Yonkers residents who opposed Scott Saul’s claim that eight college students in his single-family home should be considered a ...

This tree reminds me of an angry cartoon monster, wearing a thick ivy apron covering its extended belly. From the top of its vine-covered base, its arms and hands, each with multiple leaf-cloaked ...

Phylisha Villanueva got her start in the poetry scene as a teenager, running her own open mic nights at the Blue Door Art Center. What fascinated her most was the ability to have live musicians and ...

Five Yonkers high school students were awarded prizes ranging from $100 to $500 in the 3rd Annual Yonkers Aqueduct Essay Contest. Winners from Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Sacred Heart High Schools ...

Last month, after ousting numerous “leaders” within the Yonkers Republican Party, a coalition was formed making up over a third of the Party Leadership. A diverse group of Republicans came together ...