Westchester County and the City of Yonkers Envision @ $20 Million Waterfront Park in the Ludlow Section of Yonkers
By JOHN BAILEY

John Bailey, White Plains CitizeNetReporter Publisher / Editor.

YONKERS, NY — June 10, 2021 — Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano took center stage when announcing a $20 Million Waterfront Park whose development cost will be shared equally by Westchester County and the City of Yonkers. The Waterfront Park Will border the majestic Hudson River. The project is anticipated to take between approximately 2 1/2 to 4 years from yesterday’s announcement to final buildout. The imagery envisions a watersports venue situated alongside an adjacent amphitheater.

Mayor Mike Spano advised that Yonkers would acquire the All County Bus complex that currently is adjacent to the County-owned land shown in Mr. Alvarado’s video. The bus lot takes up approximately 90% of the planned site. Across the street from the park is a visual arts production studio and other industrial and office businesses.

The Google aerial view of the site envisioned for the future waterfront park situated in the Ludlow Park section of Yonkers, NY.

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Whine Less.  Lead More.
By André Wallace

Former Mount Vernon, NY Mayor André Wallace.

MOUNT VERNON, NY —  June 10, 2021 — Ordinarily, I try to avoid addressing ridiculous lies and political rhetoric by people who just want to blame someone else for their incompetence. But, as the most recent allegations by the Mayor go beyond political talk and into irresponsible defamation of both my team, and me.  I will give you the real facts, all of which can be supported and all of which were done in the best interest of the People of Mount Vernon.

Regarding the Water Department. Let’s get some facts straight because the Mayor seems to be wildly confused. Setting aside the fact that she claims the City owes the County for its “water bill” (it doesn’t), the money I moved out of the Water Department in August 2019 was money that belonged to the City. Mayor Thomas never paid the City a nickel of the money it owed from the Water Department. Remember, the Water Department collects money from the residents to provide water (not sewer service) and anything left over at the end ...