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A conversation with Assembly Woman Shelley Mayer

IT ISN’T LOCAL UNLESS IT’S YONKERS VOICE Date: 12/07/17 Yonkers Voice interviewed Yonkers State Assemblywomen Shelley Mayer Representing 90 State Assembly District, a Democrat who is seeking the seat currently held by County Exec Elect Latimer and will soon be vacated when Latimer takes office as Westchester County Executive. Shelley …

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Mt Vernon Christmas Tree Lighting and Giveaway

IT ISN’T LOCAL UNLESS IT’S YONKERS VOICE!!! Date: 12/05/17 Time: 5:30pm Where: City of Mt Vernon NY City Hall A beautiful ceremony….Children laughing, dancing and playing. No more excuse not to have the spirit of Christmas at home. Trees donated, people were happy. Mayor Thomas and his family wishes everyone …

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Shots fired, Blood found but no victim

IT ISN’T LOCAL UNLESS IT’S YONKERS VOICE!!! Date: 12/04/17 Time: 9:55pm Where: 5 Schroeder St YPD responded to the above address on a report of a man shot in front of 5 Schroeder St. When they arrived no victim or suspect located but they found 5 bullets casing and blood …

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Mayor Mike Spano Kicks Off Holiday Season

IT ISN’T LOCAL UNLESS IT’S YONKERS VOICE!!! Date: 11/30/17 Time: 5:00pm Where: Yonkers City Hall Mayor Mike Spano kicks off the Holiday Season with Yonkers City Hall Tree Lightening. The festivities and good vibration could be felt, Sacred Heart Children’s Choir, Deirdre O’Mara School of Iris Dance and our own …

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2017 Mt Vernon FALL FEST

IT ISN’T LOCAL UNLESS IT’S YONKERS VOICE!!! Date: 11/18/17 Time: 2:00pm Where: Gramatan Ave, Mt Vernon Mt Vernon ” FALL FEST ” (Beer/Wine/Food Available) Positive events all over Mt Vernon. This one is the ” 2017 FALL FEST “, it was organized by local businesses located on Gramatan Ave. If …

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Puerto Rico Flag Raising

IT ISN’T LOCAL UNLESS IT’S YONKERS VOICE Date: 11/17/17 Time: 5pm to 6pm Where: Yonkers City Hall PUERTO RICO RAISES AGAIN/PUERTO RICO SE LEVANTA Mr Jose Roman with local Public Officers and citizens got together today at Yonkers City Hall to RAISE THE PUERTO RICO Flag to show UNITY for …

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Man fell from roof top on 86 Hamilton Ave

IT ISN’T LOCAL UNLESS IT’S YONKERS VOICE!!! Date:11/18/17 Time: 1:05am Where: 86 Hamilton Ave – Yonkers YPD/Empress EMS responded to the above address on a report that a male fell from the 3rd Floor to the back/rear of the building. Once they arrived the male was located in the rear …

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Statue of Columbus is Vandalized AGAIN!

IT ISN’T LOCAL UNLESS IT’S YONKERS VOICE!!! Date: 11/15/17 Time: 10:00am Where: Colombo Park – Yonkers Statue of Christopher Colombo in Yonkers  is vandalized once again but due to the quick response from the Yonkers Police Dept the vandal is apprehended on scene. It is reported that a black male …

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Story of The Enslaved Africans

IT ISN’T LOCAL UNLESS IT’S YONKERS VOICE!!! Date: 11/10/17 Time: 6:00pm Where: Yonkers Public Library The Project: In 2009, the “The Enslaved Africans’ Rain Garden” initiative for an urban-heritage sculpture garden began as a grass-roots aspiration of a community that reflects the community, a diverse population of nearly 200,000 people. …

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Kat Brezler: THE FUTURE OF WESTCHESTER

IT ISN’T LOCAL UNLESS IT’S YONKERS VOICE!!! Date: 11/09/17 Time: 8:15am Where: 64 Main St, Tuckahoe Ref: Kat Brezler ” The Future of Westchester ” Today, Kat Brezler announced her decision to run for New York State Senate. Brezler will campaign in the special election to replace George Latimer in …

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Mike Khader message to Yonkers

IT ISN’T LOCAL UNLESS IT’S YONKERS VOICE!!! Date: 11/08/17 Time: 3:00pm Where: Yonkers Ref: Yonkers Council President Elect Yonkers Voice Exclusive Mr Mike Khader the Yonkers Council President Elect gave Yonkers Voice an Exclusive about his run and victory. We spoke about the ups and downs of this campaign and …

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