SOUTH PORTLAND, ME — February 5, 2022 — Robert E. Mulligan was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on February 3, 1929, son of Robert Mulligan and Ella Sullivan Mulligan. Robert graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Iona College. He received his Master of Arts degree in Education from Hunter …
In Memoriam: Elizabeth “Betty” Hodges – September 27, 1936 – January 13, 2022
YONKERS, NY — January 18, 2022 — Elizabeth “Betty” Hodges, a lifelong resident of Yonkers, NY passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the age of 85. Betty was the loving wife of the late John J. Hodges. She was the devoted mother of John (Marion), Tim (Patty), Teresa (Charlie) Cola, and Michael (Andrea). Cherished grandmother of Bianca, Megan, …
In Memoriam: Lauren Ann Chuman Berg – April 18, 1951 – March 27, 2021
A Loving Farewell to Lauren Chuman Berg YONKERS, NY — January 10, 2022 — Lauren Ann Chuman Berg, a native of Yonkers, N.Y., and daughter of the late William Lukas and Janet O’Buck Lukas, passed away on March 27, 2021, after a valiant battle with multiple myeloma cancer. Born April 18, 1951, Lauren attended Westchester County public schools graduating from …
Yonkers City Clerk’s Office is Open by Appointment Only Beginning January 6, 2022
YONKERS, NY – January 6, 2022 – Keeping in line with New York State Executive Order 11.1, beginning Tuesday, January 6, 2022, the Yonkers City Clerk’s Office will require everyone to make an appointment before visiting the office. In addition, appointments for marriage licenses will only be available to Yonkers Residents. Proof of residency is required by at least one …
In Memoriam: Kevin McShane – November 14, 1937 – December 22, 2021
DUXBURY, MA and YONKERS, NY – December 27, 2021 — Kevin McShane, 84, died peacefully in his home in Duxbury on December 22, 2021. He had Parkinson’s Disease. Christine Lintz McShane, his wife of 47 years, was with him. Kevin was born in Yonkers, New York, on November 14, 1937, the son of Mary Jane Ryan McShane and Thomas P. …
Flags on All State Buildings to be Lowered to Half-Staff Tomorrow, August 25th for Fallen NYS Police Trooper James J. Monda
By Gov. Kathleen Hochul
ALBANY, NY — August 24, 2025 — “I am devastated by the news of the passing of New York State Police Trooper James J. Monda, an 18-year veteran of the Division who died in the line of duty while on marine detail on the Great Sacandaga Lake Sunday. Our Troopers serve and protect the citizens of the State and when …
By Gov. Kathleen Hochul
In Memoriam: Dr. Matilda Fava
MOUNT VERNON, NY — March 4, 2021 — Dr. Matilde Mignone Fava passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, after a tireless and valiant battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 49 years, John; her adoring daughters and their husbands, Palmina (Richard), Doreena (Paul), and Joanna (Anthony); nine grandchildren who admired her; five …
IN MEMORIAM: Rosemary Ann Picani – February 10, 1930 to December 21, 2020
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — December 24, 2020 — Rosemary Ann Picani, who adopted the nickname Ro, was born on February 10, 1930 in Yonkers, New York. She left this earth from a peaceful death on December 21, 2020 at age ninety in Poughkeepsie, New York. She continuously made her parents John and Angelina Smith proud as she was a successful, hardworking …
The “E” Stands for “Excellence:” Remembering Walter E. Williams
By Dr. CALEB FULLER
GROVE CITY COLLEGE, PA — December 6, 2020 —Walter E. Williams, prolific author, piercing cultural commentator, old-school economist (that’s a good thing), devoted husband, loving father, and long-time friend of Grove City College, has passed from this world. To the rest of America, Williams was known as a “suffer-no-fools” commentator on perennial, hot-button public policy issues, particularly those pertaining to …
By Dr. CALEB FULLER