Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: ***NEWS RELEASE***: YONKERS MAYOR MIKE SPANO TO HOST SATELLITE TAX OFFICES AT TWO LOCATIONS ACROSS CITY.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: YONKERS MAYOR MIKE SPANO TO HOST SATELLITE TAX OFFICES AT TWO LOCATIONS ACROSS CITY.

 

Residents can pay County Taxes and Visit with Mayor’s Constituent Services Staff and the City’s Tax Department on April 5^TH and April 7^TH.  

 

YONKERS, NY – March 28, 2022 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced that the City will launch the Mayor’s Satellite Tax Office on Tuesday, April 5^th from 9AM to 7PM at the Will Library (1500 Central Park Avenue) and Thursday, April 7^th from 9AM to 7PM at the Homefield House (911 Saw Mill River Road).

 

“I understand the hardship the last two years has put on Yonkers residents. Therefore, our easy-to-access Mobile Tax Office is here to help all residents with any problems and provide a location that’s close to home and in your neighborhood,” said Mayor Mike Spano.

 

In addition to accepting the current County tax payments, the City’s Tax Department will be available to accept all City property tax payments, water bill payments, and answer questions. The 2022 Westchester County property tax payment is due by Friday, April 8^th .

 

Additionally, the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services will be on hand to assist Yonkers residents with any questions or concerns. The Office works one-on-one with residents and serves as a link between the public and City government. For more information, residents are encouraged to contact the Office of Constituent Services at (914) 377-6010 between regular business hours or contact the 24/7 Mayor’s Help Line at 377-HELP (4357) for assistance.

 

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: CALLING ALL MOBILE FOOD VENDORS.

 

Mayor Mike Spano and the City’s Consumer Protection Bureau launched an open call for mobile food vendors in the City of Yonkers in its efforts to assist business owners who are navigating the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

The annual license allows trucks or carts to vend anywhere on city streets and participate in all Special Events. Vendors must follow all city parking rules and state, and county regulations for operating a mobile food cart or truck.

To apply for a Food Vendor License, business owners are urged to contact the Yonkers Consumer Protection Helpline at (914) 377-3000 or email ConsumerHelp@YonkersNY.gov.

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: DO YOUR PART TO STOP GAS PRICE GOUGING.

 

If you suspect a gas station is price gouging, say something!

Consumer Protection Department (914) 377-4357

ConsumerHelp@yonkersny.gov.

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: YONKERS NATIVE WINS WHEEL OF FORTUNE.

 

Patrick Mehler, a Yonkers resident and Cornell student went home as a winner!



Mehler not only won $40,000 on the show but also a trip to Barbados.

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: YONKERS TREE CITY USA AWARD.

 

The City of Yonkers has been recognized as a 2021 Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation for the city’s commitment to effective urban forest management.

Yonkers achieved Tree City USA Recognition by meeting the program's four requirements:

Standard 1:

Form A Tree Board Or Department

Standard 2:

Establish A Tree Care Ordinance

Standard 3:

Maintain A Community Forestry Program With

An Annual Budget Of At Least $2 Per Capita

Standard 4:

Proclaim and Observe Arbor Day

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers: 2022 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS.

 

Tune in Wednesday, March 30th at 7PM to watch Mayor Mike Spano's 2022 State of the City Address!

Yonkers Insider: Statement from Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.

 

Dear Friend,

Today we officially broke ground on Yonkers' newest school, Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School.

The Justice School is the first of its kind in our District and will be a model moving forward as we continue to rebuild our schools. Our local schools are the heart of our neighborhoods and should be made accessible not only for educational enrichment, but also for the benefit of the families who live in the area. We are fortunate for the opportunity to dedicate a new school in recognition of the positive change Justice Sotomayor represents to our students and District.

This endeavor would not be possible without the commitment of the Yonkers State Delegation, our State leaders and school stakeholders in supporting our efforts to improve the environments in which our children learn. Mobilizing as a united front to rebuild Yonkers Schools exemplifies the necessity of this campaign. Let’s keep up the momentum in fighting for the needs our students deserve.

I cannot wait for the official opening during the 2023-2024 school year. 

Best wishes, 

MIKE SPANO

Mayor 

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers Events Calendar.

 

For Immediate Release: On SUNDAY, March 27, between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. NYC-based Loyalty Foundation in partnership with Yonkers- based Pamela’s Big Heart Foundation Inc will be distributing 75 free Chromebook laptops to Yonkers youth in need. The distribution will take place at YONKERS ARTS STUDIO located at 216 Lake Avenue in Yonkers. Event begins at 2:00 p.m. Councilwoman Corazon Pineda-Isaacs will be in attendance at the distribution.

March 27, 2022

Starting at 2 p.m. (until 4 p.m.) Pamela’s Big Heart Foundation Inc at the YONKERS ARTS STUDIO 216 Lake Avenue in Yonkers. This will be the second time The Loyalty Foundation has distributed free Chromebooks in Yonkers via Pamela’s Big Heart Foundation Inc. The first distribution was for 40 Chromebooks on December 17, 2021. “We want kids and parents to understand the self-empowerment that access to technology and digital education can unlock for them,” says The Loyalty Foundation founder, David Neeman. “It can not only lead to steady employment and well-paying jobs that will uplift themselves and their families, but it allows kids to think creatively, because they know they now have a real path to becoming the next entrepreneur, video producer, game creator, or whatever they dream of being.” For more about The Loyalty Foundation and their Devices4All® program and the communities served, please read/refer to “Good Computer Karma: Thanks to $50,000 from Etsy, The Loyalty Foundation’s Gift of Computers Has Empowered 500 More Students to Dream Big.” https://popularpublicity.com/2021/10/15/good-computer-karma-the-loyalty-foundation-empowers-kids-to-dream-big/ For more information and to contact The Loyalty Foundation, please reply or contact: Andy Reynolds at Popular Publicity for The Loyalty Foundation andy@popularpublicity.com About The Loyalty Foundation https://www.loyaltyfoundation.org The Loyalty Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that provides funding and programming for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and Technology-based educational opportunities to underserved K-12 youth populations. Founded by David Neeman in New York City, The Loyalty Foundation was created to attack the disparity between those who have access to opportunities and those who do not. The Loyalty Foundation considers technology to be the great opportunity equalizer of the future. Educational opportunity creates pathways for positive change and rising futures. The Loyalty Foundation develops technology education, programming and provides funding and resources to ignite positive change in communities. About Maddie Cheatham-Walker, founder of Pamela’s Big Heart Foundation https://www.instagram.com/pamelasbigheartfoundation/ Westchester County resident Maddie Cheatham-Walker is the founder of Pamela’s Big Heart Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization. The organization spearheads a monthly pantry with local community partners and has created and hosted free programs for the youth in the community. One of the most popular Coding4Kids; a programing initiative ran by the organizations community partner The Loyalty Foundation. Earlier this month Maddie was honored by the Westchester County Government and Women's Advisory Board for Women's History Month for her work for women and youth via Pamela’s Big Heart Foundation Inc. More info about Maddie and her foundation https://www.dropbox.com/s/3i6e30epdamxsd8/Maddie_Cheatham_Bio.docx?dl=0 Fun Fact: Today March 25th, 2022 was declared Maddie Cheatham-Walker Day in Westchester County by Legislator Christopher Johnson. February 27, 2021 is Maddie Cheatham-Walker Day in Yonkers as declared by Mayor Mike Spano (Honored by Yonkers African American Heritage Committee). And April 4th, 2018, was also declared Maddie Cheatham-Walker Day by Mayor Spano (Nominated Resident of the Month by community members).

Yonkers Insider: Election 2022 Desk News: Press Release: Assemblyman Nader Sayegh Campaign Kick Off Brunch: Elections 2022.

 

Assemblyman Nader Sayegh Kicks Off Re-election Campaign.

Nader Sayegh Seeks Re-Election to the New York State Assembly. Assemblyman Nader Sayegh will ask Yonkers voters to support his re-election to the New York State  Assembly. Sayegh is serving his second 2 two year term representing Yonkers in the “People’s House.” “I have delivered millions of additional dollars for Yonkers Public Schools which are receiving record amounts of State School Aid. I worked with Governor Kathy Hochul to increase state funding to combat crime and gun violence. I support major environmental legislation, including the “Restore Mother Nature”  Environmental Bond Act of 2022,” said Assemblyman Sayegh. “Additionally, I am a fierce advocate for the equitable treatment of all New Yorkers, no matter where they or their ancestors were born.” Assemblyman Sayegh's District Office has helped thousands of constituents with problems navigating State Services, and has expanded the scope of Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) offered by partnering with the staff of Congressman Jamaal Bowman. With one-third of its residents born outside the United States, Yonkers is one of the most diverse cities in America. Sayegh and his Assembly staff maintain close contact with Yonker’s  African-American, Arab-American, Hispanic-American, Ukrainian American and Asian American communities, and he celebrates the contributions to our great country from all who call Yonkers home.  Sayegh served Yonkers Public Schools as a teacher, Principal and President of the Board of Education prior to his election to the Assembly in 2018.  Arriving with his family from Jordan at age 4, Sayegh credits his family, faith and the State’s Public Education System with his success and pledges to continue putting Yonkers First.  Assemblyman Sayegh Campaign Website: https://nadersayegh.com/ Submitted and Paid for by Friends of Nader Sayegh.

Yonkers Insider: City of Yonkers Calendar of Events.

 

Community Sponsors: Pamela's Big Heart Foundation, Easy Living, Yonkers City Council President Lakisha Collins-Bellamy, Yonkers City Councilwoman Shanae Williams 1st and Yonkers City Council Majority Leader Tasha Diaz 3rd District.

Yonkers Insider: Donate to Pamela's Big Heart Foundation on Facebook.

 

https://www.facebook.com/donate/969768143736432/10160051172055984/

Yonkers Insider: New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh: Community Activities and Information.

 

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Yonkers Insider: New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh: USPL Cricket League Launched.

 

The U.S. Premier League (USPL) is a semi-professional cricket league launched by Cricket Clubs of Westchester, Offbeet Media Group, Sandeep Singh, Dinkal Patel, Dr. Ashok Chopra, and Jaideep Singh. I was on hand to cheer the new league on. USPL aspires to increase the growth of cricket within the United States. Teams from 8 cities will start play in June, with matches scheduled for SUNY Purchase June 16-20.

New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh

Yonkers Insider: New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh: SUNY Reception for State Legislators.

 

As a SUNY WCC Alumni I am pleased the proposed New York State Budget includes additional funds to enable our great public university system to employ more full-time faculty members, and enhance specialty programs such as Culinary Arts. At a SUNY Reception for State Legislators this week, Culinary students handled the entire affair preparing and serving delicious food. The quality of education provided at the SUNY and CUNY campuses across New York is vital to the future strength of our economy and success.

New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh

Yonkers Insider: New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh: Ukrainian American Community and Yonkers Stands with Ukraine.

 

My staff and I continue to monitor the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine, and to stay in close contact with Yonker's large Ukrainian American Community. I met this week at the Capitol with Ihor Makarenko, who is the Treasurer and Chief Operating Officer for the SUMA Federal Credit Union in Yonkers.

New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh