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Mid Hudson News
Published September 03First 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…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 02First 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 Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 02Yonkers 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,…
Gothamist
Published September 01Westchester confirms first human West Nile Virus case of 2026
A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito is known to be a vector associated with transmission of the West Nile Virus. County health officials are looking into whether the Yonkers resident caught the virus abroad or closer to home. [ more › ]
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 01YONKERS 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…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 01Philipse 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…
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 01FIRST 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…
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 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…