Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: ***NEWS RELEASE***: YONKERS MAYOR SPANO APPOINTS ATTORNEY LAWRENCE R. SYKES TO YONKERS BOARD OF EDUCATION.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: YONKERS MAYOR SPANO APPOINTS ATTORNEY LAWRENCE R. SYKES TO YONKERS BOARD OF EDUCATION.

 

 

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and new Yonkers Board of Education Trustee, Lawrence R. Sykes at Yonkers City Hall.

(Photo Credit: Maurice Mercado/City of Yonkers)

 

YONKERS, NY – February 28, 2022 – Mayor Mike Spano today swore in attorney Lawrence R. Sykes to the Yonkers Board of Education. As the newest trustee of the Yonkers Board of Education, Sykes is part of a nine member Board, which is the official policy making body of the School District. 

“As we continue to provide our students with the best education possible, I am proud to appoint Larry to the Board of Education as he brings a unique perspective to the position. Larry joins the Board with in-depth knowledge and expertise in public and private law, complimenting and diversifying our exemplary Board. I am confident he will be a valuable asset to our students and District,” said Mayor Spano.

Lawrence R. Sykes is an attorney engaged in the private practice of law for over 30 years in the areas of litigation, real estate and municipal law.  He started his career in the public sector, working as a deputy Assistant Attorney General for the State of New York, prosecuting businesses and individuals engaged in fraudulent and deceptive business practices in the Bureau of Consumer Fraud and Protection. He went on to the Westchester County Attorney's office, where he drafted contracts and provided counsel to various county departments and agencies, as well as litigating family court on behalf of Westchester County.  He has served in the capacity of General Counsel for the Yonkers Parking Authority and as General Counsel for the Yonkers Community Development Agency.  He has acted as Director of Special Projects for the Yonkers Office of Economic Development and as a Director for Economic Development for the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation. In 2018, he was appointed as an Administrative Law Judge for the Westchester County Taxi & Limousine Commission. Sykes holds a juris doctor from Case Western Reserve University and Bachelor of Arts from Union College.

A parent of four former Yonkers Public Schools students, Lawrence Sykes stated, “I want to thank Mayor Spano for giving me this opportunity to serve the City of Yonkers as a Trustee of the Board of Education. He and I agree that for Yonkers to be a community where families want to live, work and play, it is imperative that we have an educational system that equips our children with the ability and skills to compete in a global economy, so that they can go anywhere from here.”

Sykes will replace Andrea Brown on the Board and begin a new five-year term through 2026.

 

Board of Education President Rev. Steve Lopez said, “The Trustees and I welcome Mr. Sykes and we look forward to his contributions on the complex policies that guide our school district’s work. In addition, we want to thank Andrea Brown for her conscientious commitment to the children and families in our school district.”

 

“On behalf of the Administrative Team, we are eager to work with Trustee Sykes to continue our relentless efforts to strengthen and build the capacity for excellence in the Yonkers Public Schools” noted Dr. Edwin M. Quezada, Superintendent of Schools.  “Thank you to Trustee Andrea Brown for the support and astute insight you have provided to our work over the years.”

 

Yonkers Insider: Statement from New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh Representing Yonkers.

Wishing my friends in the Dominican-American Community in Yonkers and across New York State a very happy Independence Day! On this day 178 years ago, the Dominican Republic received its independence from Spain.

Today, I was proud to stand alongside civic leaders in celebrating this illustrious community that has contributed so much to our City, our State, and our Nation. Many thanks to the The Dominican Cultural Association of Yonkers Inc for organizing this event. Feliz Dia De Independencia Quisqueyanos!

Yonkers Insider: New York League of Conservation Voters: Environmental News for February 28th.

 

Here’s what we’re reading this week:

NYLCV Hosts Town Hall With Congressman Jamaal Bowman on Build Back Better  NYLCV hosted a virtual town hall with Congressman Jamaal Bowman of New York’s 16th congressional district. Participants were able to actively ask the Congressman questions throughout the event about clean energy; federal monies; and how the climate crisis is affecting areas of his district such as Co-op city in the Bronx, Yonkers, New Rochelle, Hastings on Hudson, and so much more. Congressman Bowman made it clear: “Build Back Better is stalled right now. It is not dead. It is stalled.” He pointed to the necessity of the Build Back Better agenda citing recent climate and extreme weather catastrophes his district has faced. Read More

NYLCV Supports Legislation Seeking to Modernize Recycling System in New York State When it comes to combating climate change, we’ve been taught to prioritize the three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle. But figuring out the best way to do this can be confusing and difficult to navigate when the burden is placed on individuals. Extended producer responsibility (EPR), most recently proposed in Governor Hochul’s upcoming budget, seeks to take that pressure off of individuals and put it back on the producers of the goods we consume.  Read More

On Tuesday, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, New York League of Conservation Voters, and New York state lawmakers Sean Ryan and Bill Conrad held a press conference to thank U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for supporting the legislation so far while asking him to get it across the finish line. "We need to ramp this pressure up across the state, the region and our country to get this once-in-a-lifetime climate bill passed and we hope that the senators know that these investments would set the country on the path to a 52% reduction in carbon pollution by 2030," NYLCV President Julie Tighe said. The lawmakers said the legislation will have big impacts even at the local level in Western New York. For instance, Buffalo and other upstate cities have issues with outdated sewers that overflow into lakes, as well as lead drinking water pipes.   (Spectrum News)

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report showing that New York’s environment and sustainability initiatives are creating new green occupations, as well as creating additional demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to fulfill others. In total, these occupations made up over 17% of all jobs in the state pre-pandemic. He urged the state to fund more educational and workforce development programs to grow the green economy and help bolster New York’s pandemic recovery. DiNapoli’s report found that the number of jobs influenced by the green economy in New York exceeded one million in 2019 and 2020. New York efforts to promote sustainability, including the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and the Reforming the Energy Vision, not only encourage the creation of new jobs related to clean energy and energy efficiency, but they can also affect employment more broadly, requiring new skills in existing occupations and increasing demand for others.   (NYS Comptroller)

The Department of the Interior today announced the results of the nation’s highest-grossing competitive offshore energy lease sale in history, including oil and gas lease sales, with the New York Bight offshore wind sale. These results are a major milestone towards achieving the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of reaching 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030. Today’s lease sale offered six lease areas totaling over 488,000 acres in the New York Bight for potential wind energy development and drew competitive winning bids from six companies totaling approximately $4.37 billion. A recent report indicates that the United States’ growing offshore wind energy industry presents a $109 billion revenue opportunity to businesses in the supply chain over the next decade.   (Department of Interior)

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: MAYOR MIKE SPANO TO APPOINT NEW TRUSTEE TO YONKERS BOARD OF EDUCATION - Today, 2/28 at 1 P.M.

 

MAYOR MIKE SPANO TO APPOINT NEW TRUSTEE TO YONKERS BOARD OF EDUCATION.

 

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano will appoint and swear in a new Yonkers Board of Education Trustee Monday, February 28 at 1PM at Yonkers City Hall, Mayor’s Reception Room, 2^nd Fl.

 

The new trustees will join eight other members of the Board, which is the official policy making body of the School District.

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: ***NEWS RELEASE***: MAYOR MIKE SPANO CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2022 YONKERS SPORTS HALL OF FAME.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAYOR MIKE SPANO CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS FOR 2022 YONKERS SPORTS HALL OF FAME.

 

Residents Called to Nominate at www.YonkersNY.gov

 

Yonkers, NY – February 28, 2022 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced the City of Yonkers, in collaboration with the Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation, is calling for nominations to the Yonkers Sports Hall of Fame.  The Sports Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding professionals and amateurs in the field of sports, living or deceased, who have gained prominence or made substantial contributions to sports in the City of Yonkers.

 

Established in 1966, the Yonkers Sports Hall of Fame was formed to honor residents for their playing ability, integrity, character, sportsmanship and advocacy of sports.  They must have brought honor, fame and prestige not only to themselves, but also to the City of Yonkers. Their actions must have inspired young people to participate and their example must have encouraged others to promote and initiate community sports and recreation programs.  The names of those selected will be honored at an awards ceremony, and forever enshrined upon the plaques that are displayed at the Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation, located at 285 Nepperhan Avenue in Yonkers. 

 

“Our Sports Hall of Fame is a special way of honoring past and present residents who have enhanced Yonkers through their athletic accomplishments,” said Mayor Spano. “Throughout the years, many outstanding citizens have gained prominence and fame within the world of sports.  The pride and honor they brought to others should live on as symbols of achievement and examples of hard work for future generations.”

 

Some of the Sports Hall of Fame members include:

·        Track & Field Coach Dr. Richard A. Hill

·        Olympic Swimmer Lea Loveless

·        Football Coaches Anthony and Donald DeMatteo

·        Boxer Luis Hernandez

 

Residents are encouraged to nominate individuals they feel are worthy of the Hall of Fame at www.YonkersNY.gov/SportsHallofFame.  Sufficient information including photos, newspaper clippings, etc. is necessary to be submitted. To be eligible for nomination to the Yonkers Sports Hall of Fame, an individual must meet the following criteria of eligibility:

 

·        Attain local, state and national recognition and prominence in either professional or amateur sports as a player, coach, manager, official, owner, writer, broadcaster or any special category as established by the Committee.

·        Candidate must be a retired participant of the sport for a period of five years or have passed his/her 55th birthday.

·        Must have resided in Yonkers for a minimum of 15 years.

 

Deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, April 1, 2022.

 

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers Community Events Calendar.

 

Yonkers Insider: Discount for Broadband Internet Service.

Eligible New Yorkers are encouraged to take advantage of the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides discounts up to $30/month toward Internet service. Visit www.fcc.gov/acp for more information and to sign up.

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: Nodine Hill Mobile Food Pantry March 10, 2022 at 12:30 p.m.

 

Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, March 10, 2022 @ 12:30pm

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Thursday May 12, 2022

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: Public Hearing on the Ludlow Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement.

 

Please note that a Public Hearing on the Ludlow Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6:00pm via webex. Log-in information can be found below.

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Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: Community Events/News: Dominican Republic Flag Raising Ceremony.

 

Today we celebrated the 178th anniversary of the Dominican Republic's Independence at Yonkers City Hall. Despite a rough start to the day in terms of weather conditions, our DPW team worked hard to ensure our roads were clear, and as a result, we had a great turnout for our event. We had live music, traditional Dominican appetizers and beverages, and of course cupcakes from La Piñata Bakery. Although the covid-19 pandemic is not completely behind us, it was nice to be able to get together in-person. Things are slowly but surely getting back to normal. Being of Dominican descent, I am especially proud to co-sponsor this annual flag raising with Mayor Mike Spano and the Yonkers City Council. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible, including all the attendees who didn't let a little cold weather stop our annual festivities.

Yonkers City Councilwoman Corazon Pineda Issac 2nd District.

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: YONKERS CITY HALL INTRODUCES PASSPORT OFFICE.

 

Yonkers City Hall is the first downstate City Hall in New York to feature an office dedicated to helping individuals apply for U.S. Passports.

The Passport Office in Yonkers City Hall is NOW OPEN.

https://www.yonkersny.gov/government/departments/city-clerk

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: CIVIL SERVICE EXAM ANNOUNCEMENT.

 

Civil Service - https://www.yonkersny.gov/work/jobs-civil-service-exams has posted the following exam announcements online.

• SR. SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR

• JR. SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR

• SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR

• DIRECTOR OF PARKING VIOLATIONS

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: MOBILE SHREDDER COMES TO YONKERS.

 

• Wednesday, March 30, 2022 10:00am - 1:00pm Yonkers Murray's Skating Rink, 348 Tuckahoe Road

• Wednesday, April 13, 2022 10:00am - 1:00pm Yonkers Murray's Skating Rink, 348 Tuckahoe Road

• Saturday, May 21, 2022 10:00am - 1:00pm Yonkers Murray's Skating Rink, 348 Tuckahoe Road

https://environment.westchestergov.com/residents/recycling-guidelines/mobile-shredder

Yonkers Insider: Election Desk 2022 News: Statement from Mary Jane Shimsky Democrat for New York State Assembly 92nd District: Elections 2022.

Thank you to the Democratic district leaders of the 92nd Assembly District for your endorsement!

Mary Jane Shimsky Democrat for New York State Assembly 92nd District

Yonkers Insider: Election Desk 2022: Yonkers Democratic City Committee Reorganization for This Year: Elections 2022.

 

Yonkers Democratic City Committee will have it's Party Reorganization, This Coming Year in 2022. The Process Starts with Petitioning, where District Leaders will collect Signatures during Petition Process, Starting on Tuesday, March 1st to Run for Another 2 Years as District Leader or as Better Known County Committeeperson. 

2 Years Ago, there were many District Leader Primaries for Yonkers Democratic City Committee. Many Insiders tell Yonkers Insider they think there could be more Primaries that could happen, it remains to be seen if there will be District Leader Primaries and If there will be any Drama as far as Leadership in terms of Yonkers Democratic City Committee. 

We will keep our readers posted on what's going on in the Yonkers Democratic City Committee Reorganization, We will have the Most Comprehensive Coverage in Elections 2022. So keep coming back to Yonkers Insider for the Latest on Election 2022.

Yonkers Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: NEW BUSINESS ALERT.

This week, Mayor Spano welcomed a new business to Yonkers, Nourish and Lift, which helps create dietary stability!

Prioritizing your health by making smarter choices in your day-to-day diet truly develops a balance in our lives. Check them out at 2025 Central Park Ave, Suite 2A.

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: MAYOR SPANO'S BLACK HISTORY MONTH VIRTUAL CEREMONY.

 

Congratulations to the 2022 MLK Video Contest Winners Allison Rodriguez (4th Grade) and Michaela Smith (5th Grade)!

If you missed the Celebration Virtual Ceremony https://www.facebook.com/cityofyonkers/videos/2107245576116074 to watch now.

Yonkers Insider: ANNOUNCING THE JOINT SECURITY OPERATION CENTER.

 

Mayor Spano joined Governor Kathy Hochul, and another big city Mayor's to announce the new Joint Security Operation Center.

The Center will take the City of Yonkers cybersecurity defense to another level allowing for better information sharing among New York's biggest cities.#StrongerTogether 

Yonkers Insider: Statement from Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.

 

Dear Friend,

Russia's unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine is a blatant affront to the most fundamental basic values we hold at our core.

Ukraine is our friend and ally and deserves our full support as they find themselves fighting for their freedom.

In alliance with our Ukrainian community here in Yonkers, I will be declaring a Day of Prayer for our friends in Ukraine this Sunday, February 27th.

I invite you to attend as the City of Yonkers honors the countless Ukrainians fighting for their freedom. 

Best wishes, 

MIKE SPANO

Mayor 

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: YONKERS TEACHER MAKES WESTCHESTER'S TOP LIST.

 

Congratulations to Melissa Butkowski Hollywood, from Annunciation School - Crestwood, on making Westchester’s “11 Amazing Teachers” list!