Yonkers Insider: Press Release: Councilmember Merante Continues Pay Raise Giveback Program.

 

Yonkers Councilmember Merante Donates $1,200 to Support National Night Out.

Yonkers, NY – July 15, 2025 — Today, Yonkers 6th District Councilmember Anthony Merante presented a $1,200 donation to the First Precinct Community Council in support of their upcoming National Night Out event. Several members of the Community Council Board were in attendance for the check presentation.

This marks the second consecutive year Councilmember Merante has donated $1,200 to the group in support of this important community initiative.

“This donation is part of my ‘It’s All About You’ campaign,” said Merante. “It fulfills my promise to give back the unwarranted raise that the City Council voted for themselves and the Mayor. I was proud to be the only Councilmember to vote against that raise and have committed to returning my portion to benefit the people of the 6th District.”

The funds will be used by the First Precinct Community Council to provide ice cream for families attending National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Andrus Field, located on Central Park Avenue just south of Tuckahoe Road.

National Night Out is a nationwide community-building campaign that promotes partnerships between police and the neighborhoods they serve. The event is designed to enhance relationships between law enforcement and residents, foster a sense of community, and encourage safer, more caring neighborhoods.