YONKERS, NY — November 15, 2018 — Yonkers Public Schools initially advised that the district would open on a two-hour delayed opening schedule Friday, November 16, 2018. Two hours later, at about 11:50pm, they advise the district will instead be closed Friday. Check the District website for news and updates.
By HEZI ARIS
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano to Swear-in Dr. Ammir Rabadi as Board Trustee to the Yonkers Board of Education
YONKERS, NY — November 15, 2018 — Dr. Ammir Rabadi will be sworn-in by Mayor Mike Spano to the Yonkers Board of Education Board of Trustees. The swearing-in will take place at the Mayor’s Reception Room On Friday, November 16, 2018 at 3:30 PM.
Yonkers Proves Itself Deficient in Anticipating the Severity of the Nor’ Easter Despite Being Forewarned
By HEZI ARIS
The Frozen in Time Hezitorial A Special Thank You For the Photographs Submitted as They Reveal the Crisis That Befell Yonkers YONKERS, NY — November 15, 2018 — Many children released from schools this mid-afternoon from throughout the Yonkers Public Schools District have not even at 8pm arrived home. Yonkers Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Edwin Quezada has proved himself flat-footed. …
By HEZI ARIS
One-Alarm Fire at 2 South Cottage Place Gardens Extinguished
YONKERS, NY — November 15, 2018 — The alarm was sounded at 1:48pm. Upon arrival at 2 South Cottage Place Gardens, Yonkers Fire Department were quick to recognize the one-alarm fire was still confined to the apartment of origin. Approximately 40 Firefighters responded to the scene. They were able to gain control over the fire and declared it officially extinguished …
After School Activities Cancelled By Yonkers Public Schools District
YONKERS, NY — November 15, 2018 — In anticipation of winter’s first storm predicted to arrive this afternoon, all Yonkers Public Schools after school activities, including sports and after school childcare, are canceled today, Thursday, November 15, 2018. Dismissals will be at regular times.
Regarding the Court Order to Rehire the Former Department of Transportation of Yonkers Public Schools
By LIONEL TURNER
In Reference to Articles Posted in LoHud, Yonkers Tribune, and Yonkers Rising Regarding the Court Order to Rehire the Former Department of Transportation of Yonkers Public Schools. Over the past week I have been internally debating whether or not to respond to the articles written about myself, the Union I represent, and our practices. I have received numerous phone calls …
By LIONEL TURNER
Voter Suppression of Another Kind in Yonkers
By NATALIE POLVERE
YONKERS, NY — November 12, 2018 — Citizens of Yonkers should be clear: Voter suppression has happened in our backyard. It wasn’t by purging names from voter rolls. It wasn’t by physical intimidation at our polling places (although that has been known to occur). No, this suppression was more blatant. The Mayor and City Council denied the citizens of Yonkers …
By NATALIE POLVERE
Parking Regulations Do NOT Apply to Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO36)
By HEZI ARIS
The Parking Hezitorial YONKERS, NY — November 10, 2018 — In the process of purchasing a plaque that would permit the driver to park near a parking lot close to his residence, sold at the Buena Vista Parking Garage, all but about two to three minutes transpired. After paying for permit (plaque), the law abiding Yonkersite returns to find he …
By HEZI ARIS
Cross County Shopping Center Hosts Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of NEW Kids’ Play Area
Featuring the Region’s First Luckey Climber YONKERS, NY – November 10, 2018 – Cross County Shopping Center opened the brand NEW kids’ play area, featuring the addition of the region’s first Luckey Climber on Wednesday, November 7th. Designed by kid architect Spencer Luckey, the outdoor climbing sculpture that is part-jungle gym, part-work of art, stands at 16’ tall and is …