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Congressman Lawler Town Hall-Mahopac High School April 12
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (32+ words) Join me Sunday, April 12 at 6 PM at Mahopac High School for my Putnam County Town Hall " doors open at 5:15! RSVP is required, visit NY17TownHall.com to sign up....
DEC Reminds New Yorkers: Statewide Residential Brush Burning Prohibition Through May 14
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (205+ words) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced that the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC enforces the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect…...
Westchester Children's Museum Welcomes Five New Board Members
7+ hour, 57+ min ago (129+ words) A huge welcome to our five new board members at the Westchester Children's Museum!" "As we celebrate our 10th year in the historic North Bathhouse at Rye Playland, we're thrilled to add fresh perspectives and deep expertise to our mission of…...
How Insulated Dog Vests Retain Heat in Cold Weather
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (649+ words) Dog owners are always on the lookout for the best things that can keep their four-legged friends comfortable when the temperature drops. The solution is insulated dog vests. They help keep the dogs warm and protected from chilly weather. Knowing…...
How to Find a Roommate Safely in Today’s Rental Market
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (784+ words) Image by RDNE Stock project on Canva Safety now plays a central role in that decision. Beyond financial compatibility, you need to think about personal boundaries, communication styles, and reliability. The good news is that with a structured approach and…...
Raising Curious Minds Starts at Night: How To Support Better Sleep and Lifelong Learning
7+ hour, 50+ min ago (1138+ words) A child's day doesn't truly end when the lights go out'it simply shifts into a quieter, more reflective mode. Bedtime is often treated as a necessary routine, but it can be so much more than brushing teeth and turning off…...
How 2026 Is Changing Short-Form Video Trends for Media Outlets
11+ hour, 53+ min ago (153+ words) Digital publishing strategies now include the use of short video content. Media houses are keeping up with the accelerated consumption pattern by providing short and informative visual images. The needs of the audience are changing and demand content that educates…...
YONKERS MAYOR SPANO’S SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT AWARD PRESENTED TO GORTON HIGH SCHOOL
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (590+ words) Gorton High School Students, Mayor Spano's School Spotlight Award (Photo Credit: Maurice Mercado/City of Yonkers) Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano joined Superintendent of Schools An'bal Soler, Jr. to present his School Spotlight Award to the deserving administration, faculty, staff, parents,…...
Yonkers Mayor Spano & City Parks Department to Host Arbor Day Tree Planting & Old Aqueduct Clean Up April 24 & 25
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (334+ words) Arbor Day Tree Plantings, April 24, 9:30AM-12PM Clean Up of Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, April 25, 8:30AM-1PM In celebration of Earth Week later this month, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the Yonkers Parks Department today announced the City will host its annual Arbor Day…...
On this day in Yonkers history…
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (770+ words) Sarah Lawrence College Professor Joseph Barnes was accused of being a Communist and Russian espionage agent during the Red Scare " By Mary Hoar, City of Yonkers Municipal Historian, 1977 recipient of the Key to the City of Yonkers, President Emeritus Yonkers…...