Yonkers Insider: Statement from New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh 90th District.

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth. A powerful reminder of both the pain of our nation’s past and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality. On this day in 1865, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, freedom finally reached the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas.

Juneteenth is a celebration of Black resilience, liberation, and culture, and a call to continue the work of building a more just and equitable future. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh 90th District.

Yonkers Insider: 2025 Election Desk: Fundraiser for Westchester County Legislator James Nolan 15th District.

I am proud to announce Legislator James Nolan’s Annual Summer Bash will take place on Thursday, June 26th at JC FOGARTYS in Bronxville. Our Summer Bash is a very popular event and I am looking forward to another great time. Everyone is welcome to come as we continue to work hard for District 15. If you would like to attend you can pay at the door, send a check to Friends of James Nolan at 4287 Katonah Ave Bronx, NY 10470 STE 283, or pay online by clicking the link below. I hope to see everyone there and if you could help spread the word by telling others and sharing the flyer I would appreciate it a lot!

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JLSQJYDMYVXZS

Yonkers Insider: Promotions: Mike Khader Democrat for Yonkers City Council President.

🖤❤️💚 Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day of reflection, resilience, and freedom.

On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom - more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth reminds us that the fight for justice and equality is ongoing. 

Let’s continue to uplift Black voices, confront injustice, and build a Yonkers and a nation where freedom truly means freedom for all.

Paid for by Friends of Mike Khader.

AIA of Westchester: American Irish Association of Westchester: Irish Heritage Day.

Come one Come all:  Enjoy the Annual Tradition of AIA of Westchester Annual Irish Heritage Day to be held on Sunday, July 13th from 12 Noon till 6 P.M. At Ridge Road  Park in Hartsdale.

Mass at 12 Noon. 

AIA of Westchester in Partnership with Westchester County Parks Department.  

Keep this Tradition alive!

Activities for the Kids. 

Great Entertainment. 

Entertainment Sponsored by Tara Circle, Inc. In recognition of Bob Stauf's life long Commitment to the Irish Community.

Food and Beverages available for Purchase. 

Shop a variety of vendors at the Event. 

Admission: $5 dollars per adult.

Children under 14 for free. 

Parking Free. 

Bring your own Chair and Blanket 

No coolers please.

Enjoy this great Event and Yearly Irish Tradition.

For information on the Event: Contact: AIA of Westchester President Maeve Scott 914-294-9024 or AIA of Westchester Chair of the Board Cathy Marshall 914-969-7247.

AIA of Westchester 

Yonkers Insider: Promotions: Republican Ron Schutte for Yonkers City Council President.

Campaign of Ron Schutte Republican for Yonkers City Council President. 

Yonkers Insider: Promotions: Pete Spano Democrat for Yonkers City Council President.

Campaign of Democrat Pete Spano for Yonkers City Council President. 

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Hall Beat: News from City of Yonkers.

 Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Today is a day we celebrate the strength of our nation's African American ancestors.

Juneteenth acknowledges the end of slavery and the ongoing pursuit of social justice and racial equity. It's a day for reflection, celebration, and education about the struggles and triumphs of the African American community.

This is an opportunity for all of us to learn about this historical event and engage in conversation. We honor the past by continuing to strive for inclusion.

I'm proud to say we are already doing that in the City of Yonkers.

I'd like to invite you to the Pan-African Flag Raising on Friday, June 20, at Washington Park at City Hall, on 40 South Broadway. On Saturday, June 21, the Yonkers African American Heritage Committee will be hosting its annual Juneteenth Festival at the JFK Marina from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wishing the entire Yonkers community a happy and safe Juneteenth holiday.

MIKE SPANO

Mayor

Yonkers Insider: Candidate Spotlight: Michael Pineda Republican for Westchester County Legislator 14th District.

 

First time Candidate Michael Pineda running for Westchester County Legislator in the 14th District to challenge long time Westchester County Legislator David Tubiolo.

Pineda has called himself the Anti Corruption Candidate and also has a philosophy of Community First. Putting the people above Politics as Usual. 

Pineda has fought the good fight just to be here to run this race, due to challenges to his signatures collected to make the ballot. Also some members of the Republican machine fought hard to try and help stop Pineda from getting GOP nomination. Pineda got the GOP nomination. All of this speaks to the pure determination of Michael Pineda to run in the race to give the community a voice on the Westchester County Board of Legislators if elected. 

The 14th County Legislative District included Parts of Yonkers and Parts of Mount Vernon.  

We will be covering this Westchester County Board of Legislators race very closely for our readers.

Yonkers Insider Mount Vernon Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler

Mount Vernon Insider: Promotions: Cynthia Turnquest and Elvira Castillo for Mount Vernon City Council.

Dear Mt. Vernon, 

We ♥️ You… 

EARLY VOTING FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION, TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025

2 Locations in Mount Vernon: Memorial Room in City Hall, 1 Roosevelt Square and The Doles Center, 250 S. 6th Avenue

Wednesday, June 18 (8AM - 4PM)

Thursday, June 19 (12PM - 8PM)

Friday, June 20 (8AM - 4PM)

Saturday, June 21 (10AM- 6PM)

Sunday, June 22 (10AM - 6PM)

🗳️ Vote Row 6A for Elvira Castillo

🗳️ Vote Row 7A for Cynthia Turnquest

Early Voting Saturday, June 14th - June 22nd

📅 Primary Day: Tuesday, June 24th

See you at the polls! 

#CastilloandTurnquest 

#MtVernon #CommunityLeader #PolicyInAction #Revitalization #CleanEnvironment #StrongerEconomy #LifelongResident #SaferStreets #CommunitySupport #BookDonations #EnvironmentalHealth #NeighborhoodImprovement #LocalLeadership #YourVoteMatters #PositiveChange

Campaigns of Cynthia Turnquest and Elvira Castillo for Mount Vernon City Council.

Yonkers Insider: Promotions: Yonkers City Councilwoman Corazon Pineda Issac running for relection for 2nd District.

Grateful to have the support of Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins!

Experience

Leadership

Commitment to safety, affordability, and quality of life

Let’s keep moving Yonkers forward—together

Paid for by Corazon for Office.

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Council Beat: News from Yonkers City Council by Yonkers City Councilwoman Corazon Pineda Issac 2nd District.

Items for Consideration – Council

 

Old Business

1) Local Law - Authorizing the sale of city-owned property on Rockland Avenue, Ash Street, Ridgeview Avenue, Lawton Lane, Herriot Street and Byron Avenue to the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency for the purpose of developing affordable housing. (Positive fiscal impact.) (All council members.) (Moved to Stated City Council meeting agenda for Wednesday, June 25, 2025)

  

2) Resolution issuing a determination of significance pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act for the proposed sale of city-owned properties known as 221 Rockland Avenue, 56 Ridgeview Avenue, 95 Ash Street, 14 Lawton Place, 79, 81, 83 Byron Avenue and 115-117 Herriot Street. (Moved to Stated City Council meeting agenda for Wednesday, June 25, 2025)

  

3) Resolution - Authorizing the City of Yonkers to renew a franchise agreement with Crown Castle International Corp. ("CCIC") in the City of Yonkers. (Positive fiscal impact.) (All council members.) (Moved to Stated City Council meeting agenda for Wednesday, June 25, 2025)

 

4) General Ordinance amending section 109-160 of article XVII, chapter 109, part 2, article XVII of the Code of the City of Yonkers relating to penalties for parking violations (Moved to Stated City Council meeting agenda for Wednesday, June 25, 2025)

  New business

5) Resolution of the City Council of Yonkers declaring the month of July 2025 National Parks and Recreation Month (Moved to Stated City Council meeting agenda for Wednesday, June 25, 2025)

 

6) General Ordinance amending section 109-160 of article XVII, chapter 109, part 2, article XVII relating to penalties for parking violations of the Code of the City of Yonkers (Moved to Legislation & Codes Committee for further discussion)

You can tune in to City Council meetings and public hearings via the City Council Facebook page, City Hall TV (accessible via the City of Yonkers website), Optimum channel 78, or Verizon Fios channel 39. 

Yonkers Insider: Promotions: Republican Ron Schutte for Yonkers City Council President.

Campaign of Ron Schutte Republican for Yonkers City Council President. 

Yonkers Insider: Promotions: Pete Spano Democrat for Yonkers City Council President.

Campaign of Pete Spano for Yonkers City Council President. 

Yonkers Insider: Yonkers City Hall Beat: For Immediate Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YONKERS MAYOR SPANO & YONKERS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEBUT NEW SUSTAINABLE MOWER Remote-operated Electric Slope Mower Maintains Large City Properties with Zero Gas Emissions

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

 

 

YONKERS MAYOR SPANO & YONKERS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DEBUT NEW SUSTAINABLE MOWER.

 

Remote-operated Electric Slope Mower Maintains Large City Properties with Zero Gas Emissions.

The Raymo Remote Electric Slope Mower at the Sprain Reservoir Dam. Photo Courtesy: City of Yonkers).

YONKERS, NY – June 17, 2025 –Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the Yonkers Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced the City acquired the Raymo Remote Electric Slope Mower to tackle steep terrain on large City properties, such as the Sprain Reservoir Dam.

 

The mower is remote-controlled and equipped with all-terrain wheels. Use of the unit minimizes the risk of injury to DPW employees who no longer need to traverse hills with maintenance equipment. The battery technology also eliminates fuel costs, and workers who operate it will no longer have prolonged exposure to fumes from gas-powered maintenance equipment.

 

“This initiative helps protect our employees while getting the job done effectively and efficiently,” said Mayor Spano. “We are continually researching ways to reduce our carbon footprint and remain ecologically sensitive to larger properties like the reservoir – and the electric slope mower gets that done. I applaud DPW’s efforts in moving the city forward to a cleaner, greener, more sustainable Yonkers.”

 

Department of Public Works Commissioner Thomas G. Meier said, “Utilizing the latest innovations in clean energy technology, this powerful remote-operated slope mower enables us to more efficiently maintain City properties with significantly reduced labor and fuel costs, lower risk of injury to our workforce, and contributes toward achieving Mayor Spano’s ambitious climate action goals.”

 

“Under the leadership of Mayor Spano, the City of Yonkers continues to be on the cutting edge of innovation,” said Director of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability William Serratore. “This new vehicle is fast, efficient, and dramatically lowers our carbon footprint.”

                                                                                                                     

Yonkers Insider: Promotions: Ron Schutte Republican for Yonkers City Council President.

Campaign of Republican Ron Schutte for Yonkers City Council President.