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Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Declines to Run for Westchester …
1 day ago · Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said today that he will not run for Westchester County Executive in 2025, and looks forward to serving Yonkers during the remaining three years of his current term as Mayor. At the same time, said Spano, he intends to sit down with Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, who is the only […]
Assemblyman Nader Sayegh Considers a Run for Westchester …
19 hours ago · Assemblyman Nader Sayegh By Dan Murphy Sources have told Yonkers Times that Assemblyman Nader Sayegh, fresh off a decisive reelection victory on November 5, is considering a run for Westchester County Clerk. The current County Clerk, Tim Idoni, is not seeking reelection after serving for 12 years. “Nader was just reelected by a large margin […]
DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE KEN JENKINS OFFICIALLY …
23 hours ago · Ken Jenkins Deputy County Executive and Democrat Ken Jenkins officially announced his candidacy for Westchester County Executive at a kickoff in White Plains. With a track record of service alongside County Executive George Latimer, who is heading to Congress in 2025, Ken is committed to building on the progress achieved in recent years and ensuring […]
Yonkers Mayor Spano Presents 2025 Budget; 5.51% Property Tax …
Apr 25, 2024 · The FY25 budget for the City and BOE is $1.46 billion, with a record $298.5 million for education and no cuts to services or workforce. The tax rate would increase by 5.51%, requiring the City to break the state-mandated cap, but seniors can …
CITY OF YONKERS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE ENHANCING …
Jun 3, 2024 · The City of Yonkers has a new website at www.yonkersny.gov that is more user-friendly, accessible and mobile-responsive. The site features improved community engagement, administrative efficiencies and transparency through various features and functions.
Facts Don’t Lie: A Ten-Year, Transformational Change in Yonkers …
Mar 24, 2022 · By Dan Murphy Facts don’t lie. And stats don’t lie either, and the statistical data from the past 10 years in the City of Yonkers show reductions in unemployment and crime, increased investment in real estate and development, and interest from corporate American to be a part of New York’s third largest City. Combined with […]
Three Close Elections in Yonkers for 2021! | Yonkers Times
Nov 4, 2021 · Read the results and analysis of the 2021 elections for Yonkers City Council President, County Legislator and 6th District Council. Find out how Collins-Bellamy, Nolan and Merante won their races and what it means for the political landscape of Yonkers.
First Pay Raise for Yonkers City Council in 10 Years & for Mayor in …
Dec 12, 2023 · Yonkers City Hall By Dan Murphy The Yonkers City Council will review a plan to increase the salaries for Council members and for the Mayor at their meeting on Dec. 12. City Council salaries have not been increased in 10 years since 2014, and the Mayor’s salary has not been increased in 20 years, since […]
City of Yonkers Unveils Yonkers-Tron | Yonkers Times
Mar 23, 2024 · New LED Display Sign in Yonkers Downtown to Showcase City Happenings Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today flipped the switch on the City’s new LED display sign, Yonkers-Tron. Yonkers-Tron, affixed on top of the Government Center Garage on New Main Street near Nepperhan Avenue, will display the city’s latest news, events, images and videos to area […]