Will Yonkers have to cut the budget and significantly raise taxes next year? If the proposed Westchester County budget is a predictor, the answer may very well be “yes.” The County budget for 2026 ...

In the face of new fiscal challenges, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano is not panicking. At least not yet. But he has already ordered a hiring freeze and directed his departments to cut spending. He also ...

Elisha Otis is widely credited with inventing the first practical elevator with a safety mechanism. This invention–which he developed in Yonkers–revolutionized the construction industry and made tall ...

Certain cases in American legal history stand out as societal touchstones. They reshape the legal landscape, set precedents, and alter the communities they impact in remarkable ways. In 1980, one such ...

I often admire the northern red oak that is sandwiched between two apartment buildings in my neighborhood. It stands alone, without other trees in the immediate vicinity. It’s as if it’s been ...

The Tappan tribe, also known as the Tappan Lenape, were a Native American tribe inhabiting the region around the Hudson River in New York. They were part of the larger Lenape Nation. That nation was ...

“Yonkers,” a track from Tyler, the Creator’s debut album Goblin, not only marked a turning point in the rapper’s career but also stirred controversy that fueled his popularity and recognition ...

City of Yonkers budget pressures to increase as a 10% raise negotiated with the City’s Department of Public Works Teamsters Union is passed by the City Council.

International supermarket chain Lidl has announced plans to open a new store in Yonkers. The Germany-based Lidl operates in 32 countries and employs over 341,000 people. It now seeks to expand its ...

According to statistics provided by NeighborhoodScout, a popular website focusing on neighborhood livability and crime rates, the following are the most dangerous neighborhoods in Yonkers. Overall, ...

The League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns will host a virtual forum for Yonkers City Council President candidates on October 22 at 7 p.m., featuring Lakisha Collins-Bellamy and Dean Politopoulos.

When a police detective offered a Yonkers waitress half of his lottery ticket instead of a tip, it was a simple act of generosity to a long-time friend. But his decision would not only impact both of ...