As the above picture indicates, on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, residents of Yonkers and adjoining communities in Westchester will be joining a nationwide protest to register their displeasure with ...

This Saturday, June 14th, Yonkers will host its 8th annual Yonkers Pride Festival, taking place on Main Street in Downtown Yonkers, from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, rain or shine. The theme of this year’s ...

The Yonkers City Council is comprised of council members representing each of the six districts as well as the Council President who is elected city-wide.

Tasha Diaz is a lifelong resident of Yonkers, New York. She won the 3rd district City Council seat in 2019. In 2022, Diaz was elected as Majority Leader.

Josen Joseph is a contributing writer for the independent, not-for-profit, community-run local newsroom, The Yonkers Ledger ...

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 ...

This high-energy event features youth and adult Breakin'(breakdancing) competitions with $3,000 in cash prizes (12-Under, 15-Under, & Adults). Dancers from Westchester County, across the five boroughs ...

This evening the Yonkers City Council took historic and unprecedented measures to remove me as Majority Leader of the Yonkers City Council. While I am disappointed that my colleagues took these ...

The League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns is sponsoring a candidate forum via Zoom on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Hear from Democratic candidates Lakisha Collins-Bellamy, Tasha Diaz, Mike ...

Untermyer Park is a stunning public park located in Yonkers that has a rich history and a unique story to tell. The park spans over 43 acres and boasts beautiful gardens, intricate architecture, and ...

Today, members of NYCD16/15-Indivisible and other Westchester-based Indivisibles and Progressive groups, convened outside of Senator Chuck Schumer‘s office in Peekskill to demand that the Democratic ...

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 ...