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Councilwoman 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…
First positive case of West Nile virus in Westchester this season
WHITE PLAINS – Westchester County has had its first human case of West Nike virus this season. Health officials say a Yonkers resident who has recently traveled outside the county contracted the virus. West Nile most often causes a mild or moderate flu-like illness, but can be…
Yonkers Residents Clash with Police in Heated Confrontation
By: Dennis Richmond, Jr. A heated confrontation between some Yonkers residents and some members of the Yonkers Police Department on Sunday evening, August 30, 2026, is drawing widespread attention. This all unfolded after a video of the encounter began popping up online,…
YONKERS FIRE DEPARTMENT BEGINS ANNUAL FIRE HYDRANT INSPECTIONS
Citywide Inspections begin Tuesday, September 8 The Yonkers Fire Department will begin its annual fire hydrant inspection program on Tuesday, September 8, testing approximately 5,000 hydrants citywide to ensure they have proper pressure and are ready for emergencies. “Our fire…
Philipse Manor Hall-Revolutionary Harvest Festival-Sept. 19
Saturday, September 19, 2026 Revolutionary Harvest Festival 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 29 Warburton Ave. Yonkers, NY Step back in time to the American Revolution! This free family-friendly outdoor festival will feature costumed reenactors, living history demonstrations, and hands-on…
FIRST POSITIVE WEST NILE VIRUS CASE IN WESTCHESTER IN 2026
County Health Department Reminds Residents to Remove Standing Water and Take Other Precautions Against Mosquitoes On Sept. 1, Westchester County stated it had learned of its first positive human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was a confirmed in a Yonkers resident who…
Healthfirst 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…
Ukrainian 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…