YONKERS, NY — October 1, 2020 — The world of Yonkers politics is constantly abuzz with gossip. Many self-interested politicians have already positioned themselves for reelection. None have been as shameless as Democratic Majority Leader Corazon Pineda-Isaac. Declaring in a recent News 12 profile that she plans to run for a third City Council term and sees a future for …
By ANNETTE YARBER
BLUE TRUTH: Yonkers Police Department Have Yet to Issue Notice of Yesterday’s Afternoon Shooting of Chazz Mitchell on Oak Street and Elm Street
By HEZI ARIS
The Elm Street Homicide Hezitorial 10:08AM Update on Thursday, August 27th: Yonkers Police Department issue a press release this morning about this homicide 2 days after it took place. The Press Release is posted in entirety at the bottom of this write-up. 5:30pm UPDATE on Wednesday, August 26th: Reliable and informed sources inform the Yonkers Tribune that Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano …
By HEZI ARIS
BLUE TRUTH: Yonkersites Can Choose to Believe Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano’s Communications Director Christina Gilmartin or Yonkers Police Benevolent Association President Det. Keith Olson
The headline issued by Communications Director Gilmartin is adamant and succinct: “City of Yonkers Launches Police Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program.” Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Unveils new Police Body Worn Camera Pilot Program at Yonkers City Hall YONKERS, NY — August 18, 2020 — Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Communications Director Christina Gilmartin ascribed her name to a press release issued today …