The city and the YPD will host this year’s National Night Out, part of a nationwide annual community outreach program that promotes partnership between police and community members on Tuesday, Aug. 4, ...

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In Yonkers, party politics can be a blood sport. City Council aides — who have no civil service protections — can lose their jobs if they or the Council members they work for fail to toe the party ...

Born in 1626 in Bolsward, Friesland, in the Netherlands, his journey to the New World began soon after in 1647 when he arrived in New Amsterdam. At the time, it was the capital of New Netherland, ...

In the view of Mayor Mike Spano, Yonkers has entered into a glorious new era, with the city now gaining fame as “Hollywood on the Hudson” and “Destination Yonkers.” In the Mayor’s speech, Spano ...

When a police detective offered a Yonkers waitress half of his lottery ticket instead of a tip, it was a simple act of generosity to a long-time friend. But his decision would not only impact both of ...

The City Council exhales after adopting the new budget. Here’s what we learned from the process: The Yonkers City Council unanimously passed the FY2026/2027 budget late Friday afternoon. It will now ...

Will Yonkers have to cut the budget and significantly raise taxes next year? If the proposed Westchester County budget is a predictor, the answer may very well be “yes.” The County budget for 2026 ...

Mayor Mike Spano was the big winner in yesterday’s election. He wasn’t on the ballot, but he still managed to increase his support in the City Council, assuring that he will continue to wield almost ...

Nestled on Main Street in Yonkers, the former Yonkers Trolley Barn remains a symbol of the city‘s rich history as well as its adaptive transformation. Erected at the dawn of the 20th century, this ...

Two items on the Yonkers City Council meeting agenda for Dec. 12 raise the annual salaries for the Mayor and Council Members. The charter for the City of Yonkers defines the terms for compensation of ...

Nobody wants to call the guy a rat. Why? It’s awkward–he’s a big deal around here. In fact, he owned the place – the entire city of Yonkers. He’s got a big fancy house downtown. A major tourist ...