3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (196+ words) May 20, 2026, 12:42 PM Yonkers residents could soon pay more to live in the city. Mayor Mike Spano’s proposed $1.5 billion budget includes a 5.25% tax increase, which would go beyond the state’s 2% tax cap. City officials say the increase is needed to pay for…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (573+ words) May 17, 2026, 2:26 PM There are two Democratic primary races involving the Westchester County legislature. In the 15th District, which includes Bronxville, Eastchester and Yonkers, two Democrats are vying for the chance to flip the only true Republican seat on the board. Greenburgh-North…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (295+ words) Oct 28, 2025, 5:37 PM Three people are on the ballot to become the next president of Yonkers City Council - and they say they want your vote. Incumbent City Council president Lakisha Collins-Bellamy is on the Democratic side. Angelique Lopez is running on…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (169+ words) Apr 25, 2026, 4:21 PM Another anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest brought demonstrators to downtown Yonkers on Saturday, with a focus on opposing proposed detention centers. Organizers said the rally aimed to show growing momentum against large-scale deportation facilities, including those proposed in…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago   (177+ words) The New York Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption allows for local governments and school districts in New York state to give a break on the amount of property taxes paid by qualifying senior citizens. Deadline nears for Yonkers seniors to…...