Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: Alternate Side Parking Suspended.

 

• December 31st, Friday, New Year's Day Observed (Meters NOT in Effect)



• January 1st, Saturday, New Year’s Day (Meters NOT in Effect)

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: Yonkers Comes Together For the Community.

 

This week we saw the true meaning of #YonkersStrong with the incredible support of the residents of our great city.

The City of Yonkers extends a heartfelt thank you for your overwhelming generosity and donations for the fire on Elliott Avenue fire victims. 

Yonkers Insider: YPS Update.

 

Yonkers Insider: Statement from Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.

 

Dear Friend,

We are experiencing a severe winter surge in new COVID-19 cases state-wide.

Since recording began, Yonkers hit a new high, the likes of which we have never seen before, with 3,966 new confirmed cases in a week.

The time is now to act. We must control the spread.

As we head into the New Year:

Get vaccinated.

Get boosted.

Wear a mask.

Get tested.

Thank you for taking the necessary steps to control the spread.

Best wishes, 

MIKE SPANO

Mayor 

Yonkers Insider Sports Corner: Manhattan Men's Basketball Announces Rescheduled Date for Fairfield Game.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Men's Basketball at Fairfield New Date Announced.

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The Manhattan men's basketball game against Fairfield scheduled for Friday, Dec. 31, has been rescheduled.

Manhattan will visit Fairfield on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. The game will be played at the Webster Bank Arena.

The Jaspers sit at 8-3 overall and 1-1 in MAAC play on the year. The 8-3 start is the best start since 2013-14 when the Jaspers started 11-2.

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: New YPD Hires.

On December 29th, the Yonkers Police Department welcomed their new officers in front of Unity Fountain in City Hall. I would like to welcome the new officers; I know you will continue the amazing work of our police department, and keep our community safe.

Yonkers City Council Majority Leader Corazon Pineda Issac 2nd District.

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: Community Events/News.

 

Nodine Hill Mobile Food Pantry

Thursday, January 13, 2022 @12:30 pm

Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Thursday May 12, 2022

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Yonkers Insider: Statement from Yonkers City Council Majority Leader Corazon Pineda Issac 2nd District.

As abundantly evident, COVID cases are on the rise in Yonkers and globally. As of today, there are 5,554 active cases in the City of Yonkers, a more than 200% increase from the 1,600 cases that we reported last week. Please do everything in your power to protect yourselves and others by socially distancing, wearing masks, and being intentional with those you gather with. As an FYI, the Yonkers Public Schools will be offering free COVID-19 tests on Sunday, January 2, 2022 from 10am to 1pm at multiple locations to ensure YPS staff and students have a safe return to school on Monday, January 3, 2022. Have a great weekend and happy holidays!

Hon. Corazon Pineda-Isaac

E-mail: corazon.pineda.isaac@yonkersny.gov

Tel: (914) 377-6312

Yonkers Insider: News from Yonkers Public Schools.

 

Schools are closed this week for the Winter break.

Let's return to school safely on Mon 1/3/22!

FREE COVID-19 rapid tests for STUDENTS & STAFF

Wednesday 12/29

Thursday 12/30

Sunday 1/2

10AM-1PM each day

Students & staff welcome at any location below

Brian Harrod Reports.

 

FROM THE DESK OF BRIAN HARROD: The City of Yonkers Has Not Told Us How Much The #Omnicron Wave Is Effecting First Responders (#YPD & #YFD) In The City Of Hills, But The Big Apple Is Being Transparent..... VIRUS TOLL: 6,000+ NYC Cops Out Sick - Seven Are Dead - Now All NYPD Officers Must Work On The New Year's Eve Super Spreader Event NYPD TAKING A HIT: One out of every six New York City police officers is out sick this week https://www.facebook.com/groups/YonkersNewswire/posts/3138071306450426/

News from Publisher Brian Harrod.

 

FROM THE DESK OF BRIAN HARROD: Is Mayor Mike Spano, The City of Yonkers And The Yonkers Public Schools Doing Enough To Combat The #Omnicron Surge That Is Growing Exponentially In The City Of Hills? DAILY NEWS FRONT COVER: NYC's Strictest-in-Nation Vaccine Mandate Takes Effect as Omicron Surge Intensifies New York City's private-sector vaccine mandate affects about 184,000 businesses and requires proof-of-inoculation documentation with follow-up for a 2nd dose... https://www.facebook.com/groups/YonkersNewswire/posts/3137576459833244/

Brian Harrod Yonkers News.

 

FROM THE DESK OF BRIAN HARROD: Wilson Kimball, Municipal Housing Authority The City of Yonkers (MHACY) President Says that the housing authority has already contacted many of the families to offer assistance in finding permanent homes..... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: #Yonkers Housing Authority Helping Residents Displaced in Fire PRESS RELEASE: #MHACY Is Seeking To Get Elliot Avenue Families Back Into Permanent Housing YONKERS: MAHCY has already begun working to guide some of the Elliot Avenue fire victims through the application process for permanent housing. The four-story building at 81 Elliot Avenue was engulfed in flames just after 11 p.m. on December 25. Eligible residents could be offered housing units in existing market rate MHACY housing or may be offered a housing voucher through the Section 8 federal housing subsidy program which provides subsidies to landlords of non-MHACY buildings. Residents of 81 Elliot Avenue looking for assistance should contact Carol Labra-Guartan at 914-793-8400 ext. 777 or email clabraguartan@mhacy.org to begin the intake process.... https://www.facebook.com/groups/YonkersNewswire/posts/3137349879855902/

From Publisher Brian Harrod.

 

FROM THE DESK OF BRIAN HARROD: Put On Your Damn Masks And Get Vaxxed....Don't Put Our Small Businesses Back Into Lock Down.... CITY HALL COVID SURGE: Yonkers City Council Women, Staff members Have Confirmed Cases of Covid - Many Others In Mandated Lock Down Also Known As Quarantine.... https://www.facebook.com/groups/YonkersNewswire/posts/3136985586558998/

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: MAYOR MIKE SPANO TO PRESIDE OVER CEREMONIAL SWEARING-IN OF NEW YONKERS POLICE OFFICERS - Wed., 12/29 @ 12 P.M.

 

MAYOR MIKE SPANO TO PRESIDE OVER CEREMONIAL SWEARING-IN OF NEW YONKERS POLICE OFFICERS.

 

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano will join the Yonkers Police Department on Wednesday, December 29 at 12:00 PM, at Yonkers City Hall, Unity Fountain, for the ceremonial swearing-in of five new Yonkers police officers. The officers are scheduled to start the Police Academy, Monday, January 3, 2022.   

 

Yonkers Insider: ***NEWS RELEASE***: YONKERS MAYOR SPANO ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION OF FREE AT-HOME RAPID COVID-19 TESTS TO RESIDENTS.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: YONKERS MAYOR SPANO ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION OF FREE AT-HOME RAPID COVID-19 TESTS TO RESIDENTS.

 

Test Kits Available at Yonkers Office of Emergency Management Starting Today at 2PM While Supplies Last.

 

YONKERS, NY – December 27, 2021 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced the City is distributing a limited supply of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests to residents, made available by New York State. Starting today at 2PM while supplies last, residents can pick up an at-home test kit (two tests per kit) at Yonkers Office of Emergency Management (OEM), located at 1000 Saw Mill River Road. Kits are limited to one per household and proof of Yonkers residency is required.

“The rise of COVID-19 cases over the last few weeks has affected all of us, especially as we gather for the holiday season,” said Mayor Spano. “We are appreciative to Governor Hochul for making these home testing kits available to our residents so we can continue to take the necessary precautions to help curb the spread of this highly contagious variant.”

Distribution is available by walk-up and by a dedicated drive-thru traffic lane at 1000 Saw Mill River Road.

As of December 23rd, Yonkers recorded over 2,500 active COVID-19 cases, marking the most confirmed cases since February 2021.

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Council Majority Leader Corazon Pineda Issac 2nd District: Happy Kwanzaa!

Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday observed in the United States, meant to honor the African American diaspora as well as their ancestral roots. The celebration begins today, December 26 and lasts until January 1 to represent the specific ideals one should strive to achieve. Among these principles are: unity, self-determination, collective work & responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. I hope you have an amazing Kwanzaa with your family!

Best regards,

Hon. Corazon Pineda-Isaac

E-mail: corazon.pineda.isaac@yonkersny.gov

Tel: (914) 377-6312

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Councilman John Rubbo 4th District: Happy Kwanzaa!

 

HAPPY KWANZAA

Wishing you warmth and togetherness this Kwanzaa.  Let the light of Kwanzaa bring happiness to your home.  Blessings to you and your family!  Best wishes, The Rubbo's ~ John, Dawn, Dominic, John and Francis

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Councilwoman Shanae Williams 1st District.

 

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday to you and your loved ones! Peace & Blessings!

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Councilman John Rubbo 4th District: Merry Christmas!

 

MAY YOUR CHRISTMAS SPARKLE AND YOUR NEW YEAR SHINE!

The magic of Christmas is not in the presents, but in His presence.  May you have the gift of faith, the blessings of hope and the peace of His love at Christmas. Wishing you a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with health, happiness, prosperity and hope. Lots of love from our family to yours, The Rubbos ~ John, Dawn, Dominic, John and Francis

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Council Majority Leader Corazon Pineda Issac 2nd District: Merry Christmas!

 

Happy holidays to you and your family! Unfortunately, with the ongoing pandemic, we are still facing many of the issues that we have in the past. There has been a huge uptick in COVID cases, and I urge you all to stay safe and socially distance when possible. Despite this, I hope you all remain in the holiday spirit of giving and lending a helping hand. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone.

Best regards,   Hon. Corazon Pineda-Isaac E-mail: corazon.pineda.isaac@yonkersny.gov Tel: (914) 377-6312​

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano: Merry Christmas to you and yours - May your days be merry and bright.

 

May your days be filled with peace, hope, and joy this holiday season. On behalf of my family, Mary, Michael, Alexandra, and Christopher, and our entire staff from the City of Yonkers, I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Sincerely, MIKE SPANO Mayor

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: Important Announcement.

 

The 3rd City property tax installment is due on Thursday, January 6th.

For health and safety reasons, due to the increased Covid infection rates, we find it prudent not to provide Satellite Taxes Offices at this time.

Tax payments can be made by check at the address on your bill, online at www.yonkersny.gov, by phone at 866-377-9665 or at the City Hall drop box at the entrance to City Hall. City Hall normal business hours at 8:30am to 4:30pm.

If you are not responsible for property tax payments or have already paid the 3rd property tax installment, please disregard.

For more information please call the 24-hour Mayor's Help Line at (914) 377-HELP.

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: 2022 Recycling & Refuse Guide.

 

https://www.yonkersny.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/30455/637743931515170000

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: Alternate Side Parking Suspended.

 

• Alternate side of the street parking is suspended on December 24th, Friday, Christmas Day Observed (Meters NOT in Effect)

• December 25th, Saturday, Christmas Day (Meters NOT in Effect)

• December 31st, Friday, New Year's Day Observed (Meters NOT in Effect)



• January 1st, Saturday, New Year’s Day (Meters NOT in Effect)

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: 2021 Yonkers Holiday Light Site Winner.

 

Congratulations to PJ Foley, the 2021 Yonkers Holiday Light Site Winner! 

This beautiful house on Linwick Place in Southeast Yonkers includes over 30,000 lights, along with a dancing Santa synced with a radio station!

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: Annual Toy and Coat Drive.

 

This week, Mayor Spano held his Annual Toy and Coat Drive, and it was a success! 

This effort represents what the holiday season is about – giving. Thank you to those who supported Yonkers' kids with coats and toys. Seeing their smiling faces was priceless.

A special thank you to the Mayor's Office of Constituent Services for coordinating the event and our gracious donors: City of Yonkers employees, Councilwoman Tasha Diaz, Kawasaki Rail Car, Rock' N' Rods, Jackie's Kids, Yonkers Contracting, Inc., Robert & Tina D'Amato and the 99 Cent Discount store.

Yonkers Insider: Blue Door Holiday Arts and Crafts Shop| On Now - December 23.

Give a one-of-a-kind gifts this year that will be treasured for years to come from Blue Door! Featuring ceramics, paintings, jewelry, and more all made by local artisans.

Please wear a mask. Free gift wrapping with $20 min purchase.

Gallery Hours: Thursday & Friday 3 - 6pm // Saturday 1 - 6pm

Yonkers Insider: Statement from Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.

 

Dear Friend,

For the first since February, Yonkers has exceeded 1,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in a week. 

Know that I share in your frustration, but I realize if we are not mindful of our actions, it may result in restrictions from the State. We cannot afford to go back. 

As we head into the holiday weekend, be mindful of how you are feeling, get tested if you are visiting relatives, continue to wear a mask, and please get vaccinated/boosted if you are not already.

Sincerely,

MIKE SPANO

Mayor 

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Council Minority Leader Mike Breen 5th District: Merry Christmas!

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS! As we celebrate the birth of our savior, on behalf of my family, we wish you a warm, happy, healthy and very Merry Christmas!

Very Sincerely, Mike Breen Minority Leader, Councilman 5th District

Yonkers Insider: Westchester County Legislator David Tubiolo 14th District: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

 

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays! Celebrate with your families responsibly. Please do everything you must to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy and enjoy the holiday season.

Sincerely,

Westchester County Legislator  David Tubiolo 14th District.

Yonkers Insider: FAMILY SERVICE SOCIETY OF YONKERS.

 

Yonkers Insider: UNTERMYER PERFORMING ARTS.

 

Yonkers Insider: LIONSGATE STUDIOS.

 

A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for the long-waited opening of the Lionsgate movie and TV production studio is expected to take place on January 11.  

Yonkers Insider: LANSDOWNE YONKERS FC.

On Tuesday, December 14, the Yonkers City Council held a presentation ceremony honoring the Lansdowne Yonkers FC on their amazing season.  

WAY TO GO BHOYS!!  YOU HAVE MADE US PROUD!!

Yonkers Insider: PAL GRAND RE-OPENING PARTY.

On Saturday, December 18, the P.A.L. held its Grand Re-Opening Holiday Party for the Developmentally Disabled.  There was music, dancing, gifts and, of course, a visit from SANTA!

Yonkers Insider: MONSIGNOR J. CHRISTOPHER MALONEY.

 

On Sunday, December 19, I attended the Retirement Mass and Reception for Monsignor Maloney at St. John the Baptist Church. Monsignor Maloney has been with the parish for 18 years and will be retiring at the end of the month.  

Happy Retirement Monsignor and may God grant you many many years!

Yonkers City Councilman John Rubbo 4th District

Yonkers Insider: 100 BLACK FATHERS FOR CHANGE.

 

Mr. John Morrison and 100 Black Fathers For Change along with Stew Leonard hosted their first annual Toy Drive at The Yonkers Brewing Company.  Friday night they held the official 100 Black Fathers Meet & Greet and Toy Drive.  Sunday the toys were distributed.  

The Westchester 100 Black Fathers for Change is a committed organization of Black Men whose mission is to restore optimal manhood lives and establish balance, harmony, and order in Black families and communities.  Great Event For A Great Cause! 

Yonkers City Councilman John Rubbo 4th DIstrict

Yonkers Insider: THE MATTHEW WALLACE FOUNDATION'S SPARK THE SPIRIT OF GIVING EVENT.

On Saturday, December 18, I had the honor of being a sponsor of The Matthew Wallace Foundation's Spark the Spirit of Giving event.  That afternoon, they distributed  over 300 turkey and holiday groceries and over 1,200 toys to families in need in memory of Matthew Wallace. 

This year Santa Claus, Rudolph and the Gingerbread Man distributed the toys and took pictures with everyone.  

On a more personal note, I couldn't have been more proud of my two older sons who volunteered and didn't stop working until all the packing was done.  

Another "Proud Dad" moment!

Yonkers City Councilman John Rubbo 4th District

Yonkers Insider: PHARMACY RESCUE PACKAGE.

On Wednesday, December 15, I attended a press conference urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Pharmacy Rescue Package to help our independent pharmacies.   

During our ongoing pandemic, we are reminded how important our independent pharmacies are. 

It's time we try and look out for these independent pharmacies the way they have looked out after us.  

Yonkers City Councilman John Rubbo 4th District.