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Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 01Councilwoman Deana Norman’s Backpack Drive — A Huge Success!
From Yonkers City Councilwoman Deana Norman: Today, we had the privilege of coming together at the YWCA for our Annual Backpack Drive serving District 1! It was a beautiful day filled with community, generosity, and a shared commitment to making sure our young people head back to…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published August 29Healthfirst Connects Yonkers Community with Health Information & Access to Social Services on Family Fun Day
New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (center right) at Healthfirst’s annual Yonkers Family Fun Day on August 26th. She is joined by team members of Healthfirst and St. John’s Church Getty Square. New York State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins (center) participates in…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published August 29How Local Organizations Are Reweaving the Social Fabric of American Cities
From faith groups to civic clubs, discover how local organizations are quietly reweaving the social fabric of American cities—and why it matters for your neighborhood. Forty percent of Americans say they don’t feel strongly connected to their community. That number, from a Pew…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published August 29Ukrainian Independence Day Celebrated at Yonkers City Hall
On Aug. 24, members of the Ukrainian community in Yonkers gathered at City Hall with Mayor Mike Spano and Councilman John Rubbo to raise the Ukrainian flag above City Hall in celebration of the 35th year of Ukrainian independence. Mayor Spano said “We raised the Ukrainian flag at…
City of White Plains News
Published August 19Community Blood Drive
Roll up your sleeve to help a neighbor in need! Join us for a community blood drive with New York Blood Center. Tuesday, August 25, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM White Plains Public Library on Martine Avenue
City of New Rochelle News
Published August 03Registration Open for New Rochelle Police Department Citizen Police Academy
Registration is now open for the New Rochelle Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy. The application deadline is September 1, 2026.