Statement from Yonkers Mayor, Mike Spano.

Friends,

As we head into the new school year, it's important to highlight the hard work of our Yonkers Public Schools students. For another year, they have made significant increases in their English Language Arts and Mathematics testing scores.

I congratulate the leadership, staff, and students of the Yonkers Public Schools for more than doubling the statewide average improvement in test scores.

Despite a state funding formula that continues to shortchange our students, our schools again demonstrate their ability to provide a quality education that improves with each year.

MIKE SPANO

Mayor