Update from Yonkers Mayor, Mike Spano.

From the Mayor... Dear Friends, This week, my family and I traveled to the State Capitol in Albany for a very special day.  The New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate, both approved resolutions that honored the life and passing of my father, Leonard N. Spano. He was remembered for his work ethic, devotion to his family and keen political instincts.   On behalf of my entire family, I would like to thank Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins,  State Senator Shelley Mayer, Assemblyman Dr. Nader Sayegh and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow and  for honoring my father's life and accomplishments on the grandest of stages.  It was a proud and special moment for our family that we will never forget, especially my mother. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend Yonkers, and be sure to tell your loved ones how much you love them.   MIKE SPANO Mayor Yonkers In 60 To hear Mayor's Spano update our week in the City of Yonkers in just about a minute,  CLICK HERE Please Accept  Our Apologies Hydrant Inspections On Monday May 20th The Yonkers Fire Department will begin the annual fire hydrant inspection program. The program is expected to run for 6 to 8 weeks. The inspections are required to ensure proper fire protection. You may experience cloudy or discolored water and fluctuations in water pressure. If cloudy or discolored water occurs, please run the cold water until the water runs clear. The discoloration represents no health hazard. Nevertheless, it is recommended that you check the water before using it for things such as cooking, drinking, and washing clothes. If any problems persist, or you have questions regarding water quality, please contact the Water Treatment Plant at 914 377-6765 or the 24 hour Mayor's Help Line at (914) 377-4357. Thank you for your time. UPAC Concerts This Weekend! National Senior Health & Fitness Day Back by popular demand, May 29th is National Senior Health & Fitness Day in the City of Yonkers!  For more details, contact the Yonkers Office for the Aging at 914-377-6825. Science Barge The Yonkers Science Barge is officially open for the season! Come down the Yonkers waterfront and learn about our local marine life and environment. Be sure to visit YOHO this weekend! Out & About... The Yonkers Hispanic Cultural Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting culture and unity, hosted their Annual Queen Pageant Scholarship Dinner this week as they prepare for the Annual Hispanic Day Parade on June 2nd! Mayor Spano also stopped by the annual Police Awards ceremony at Untermyer Gardens.  Congratulations to all of the Yonkers Police Officers who were honored for their excellent work.   The Bronx River Pkwy is closed between 10AM & 2PM from the Westchester County Center south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, allowing bicyclists, skaters, joggers and walkers to cruise over 6.5 miles of the parkway without worrying about car traffic. The event is free to the public and parking is available at the County Center parking lot in White Plains for a fee of $15. Bicycle Sundays will take place on the following dates: May 12, 19 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sept 8, 15, 22, 29 Registration is now open for one of the most popular camps in all of Westchester County -- Camp Rays Summer Day Camp in Yonkers!  This is an exciting  6 week program where campers will participate in a fun packed schedule of exciting activities. Register at Register.CommunityPass.net/Yonkers or call  the Yonkers Parks Department at 914.377.6444. Supporting Our  Yonkers Veterans You Can Light The  Yonkers Clock Tower One of the most beautiful aspects of City Hall is our beloved Clock Tower.  Our Clock Tower is used to celebrate many occasions, events, cultures and awareness campaigns throughout the year.  Residents are welcome to submit their requests to light the Clock Tower as they wish.   To request to light the City Hall Clock Tower, go to  www.YonkersNY.gov/ClockTower and we'll be in touch with you soon!  In the meantime, follow everything that's new with the Yonkers City Hall Clocktower on Twitter at @YonkersLights.  Around Town in Yonkers.... 5/18 - 5/19  |  Yonkers Arts Weekend Go to www.YonkersArtsWeekend.com for more details 5/18 - Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Saunders High School, 183 Palmer Road 3PM 5/19 - Yonkers Bike Club Opening Day Tibbetts Brook Park (gazebo) 9AM *5/19 - PACOY Boys & Girls Club Opening Day at War Memorial Field this weekend is CANCELLED! 5/19 - Break The Fast Muslim Event Yonkers City Hall Unity Fountain 40 South Broadway, Yonkers 7:30PM 5/21 - Jordanian Flag Raising Yonkers City Hall - Unity Fountain 4PM 5/27 - Memorial Day - City Hall & Public Schools Closed - City of Yonkers Memorial Day Ceremony Yonkers City Hall, 40 South Broadway 9AM - Crestwood Memorial Day Parade, Shultze Field 10AM - Catholic Slovak Club Memorial Day Ceremony Victory Park, 50 Lockwood Avenue 12PM - Yonkers City VFW Post 1666 Memorial Day Service VFW Post 1666, 574 Yonkers Avenue - Empire VFW Post 375 Memorial Day Service 10 Huber Place, Yonkers 2PM *Adopt a Pet in 2019* - Yonkers Animal Shelter  1000 Ridge Hill Blvd. Open Daily from 11AM - 4PM  914-377-6730 *May Activities For All City of Yonkers Public Libraries: Click Here

Yonkers Arts Weekend 2019 Mayor Mike Spano and local leaders this week gathered with local artists at the Carpets Mills Arts District to officially kick off this weekend's 6th Annual Yonkers Arts Weekend with an unveiling of a mural by WE ART 1. Founders Jose Gonzalez, Patricia Santos and Nancy Mendez founded WE ART 1, a collective of artists based of Yonkers, right in the the YOHO Studios in the Carpet Mills Arts District.  Since its inception in 2014, YAW has created a prominent arts district in the City of Yonkers, several city galleries have opened, and dozens of local and international renowned muralists and artists have contributed to the City's downtown revival under the leadership of Mayor Mike Spano. YAW attracts more than 10,000 visitors a year to city galleries, the Carpet Mills Arts District, Hudson River Museum, and Untermeyer Gardens.   For details about the entire weekend, go to www.YonkersArtsWeekend.com. Yonkers is Booming! This week, Yonkers unveiled 214 residential units for individuals who want to take part in our Yonkers Waterfront and the City's future.   Mayor Spano, City Council, Strategic Capital, China Construction America and Ambassador Huang from the General Consul of China, officially cut the ribbon to welcome HUDSON PARK AT RIVER CLUB to the City of Yonkers.  These are some of the best views in the history of Yonkers! Yonkers Students Honor Vets In conjunction with the Office of Veterans Services, Mayor Mike Spano announced the winners of this year's Veterans Essay Contest.  Over 300 Yonkers students submitted essays on what a Yonkers Veterans Memorial means to them.  The top 4 winners received a City Hall Certificate and enjoyed a pizza lunch with Mayor Mike Spano.  In addition, the four winners received a brand new IPad, courtesy of donations from local Yonkers Veterans.  Congratulations to Bethany Garcia, Anthony Egiziaco, Dallas Galinski and Prizila Negrete! National Police Week This week was National Police Week; a week to commemorate the officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the communities they served and a time to honor law enforcement nationally. While one crime is one too many, we've seen a 43% decrease in crime since 2011 thanks to the Yonkers Police Department which continues to go above & beyond to not only ensure the overall safety of the community, but to strengthen their ties with Yonkers residents. In recognition of National Police Week, we thank all of the residents who attended local events to meet local officers as we honored our local heroes. The 6th annual Yonkers Arts Weekend takes place this weekend as thousands of visitors will travel to the City of Yonkers to enjoy its vibrant art scene. The Carpets Mill Arts District at 540 Nepperhan Avenue will be one of the key locations that attract visitors this weekend. But did you know... that this location became one of the most desirable artist locations in Westchester County over 30 years ago? The cavernous collection of buildings that once housed the former Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet Company Mills found new life in the mid-1980s when sculptor Debra Sherwood turned fifth story lofts into YoHo Studios. Today, the popular art collective incorporates dozens of painters, sculptors, photographers and other creatively-inclined businesses. Stay In The Loop Residents can access 'Recycle Coach,' free of charge, from mobile devices, or through digital assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The platform makes it easy to receive local garbage disposal information for thousands of household items. Residents who are interested can download the 'Recycle Coach' app for free at the iTunes Store and Google Play. For more information on the Yonkers Recycling Guide and on Recycle Coach, visit www.YonkersNY.gov.