YONKERS, NY — September 30, 2021 – An early morning anonymous bomb threat called into Yonkers Montessori Academy prompted an evacuation of the building and redirecting the school buses out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students and staff. First responders were dispatched to the school, proceeded with their search, and by 9:30 a.m. gave the all …
Clean Green Schools Initiative Launched in Yonkers
By NYS Assemblyman Nader Sayegh
YONKERS, NY — September 24, 2021 — I returned to my Yonkers High School yesterday, now Enrico Fermi School for pre-K to 8th grade. I, along with local county and my State colleagues, Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Senator Shelley Mayer, welcomed our new Lt Governor, Brian Benjamin and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) C.E.O. Doreen …
By NYS Assemblyman Nader Sayegh
Yonkers Police Department Seek School Crossing Guards
YONKERS, NY — September 3, 2021 — The Yonkers Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of School Crossing Guard; current hourly rate is $16. Interested applicants should contact School Crossing Guard supervisor Stephanie Waldie at (914) 377-7394 or stephanie.waldie@ypd.yonkersny.gov. Applicants must have access to a vehicle to commute to crossing locations.
CSEA Unit 9169 President’s Response to Yonkers Federation of Teachers and City Council Press Release for Long-Term Pause
By President DULANI TURNER
YONKERS, NY — December 23, 2020 — As CSEA UNIT 9169 President it is my duty to represent my 1,500 members to the best of my abilities and to tell their side of the story. In recent events, Dr. Edwin Quezada Superintendent of Yonkers Public Schools announced that schools will be 100% remote during the week of January 4th to …
By President DULANI TURNER
Yonkers Public Schools Complete COVID-19 Yellow Zone Testing 841 Students and Staff – Only 2 Positive Results
YONKERS, NY – Today, December 1, 2020 the Yonkers Public Schools completed testing at 14 schools located in the City of Yonkers designated Yellow Zone on November 23, 2020 by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo. The school district initiated the voluntary testing process in compliance with the Governor’s COVID-19 orders, “UPDATE: Effective the week of November 16, 2020, schools …
Concerned Parents of Yonkers Public Schools Speak to the Opening of the School and Its Aftermath on Westchester On the Level – Thursday, September 11, 2020 From 10am-12Noon
Listen to the broadcast “live” or “on demand” via the following hyperlink – http://tobtr.com/s/11799370 Listeners are welcome to share their perspective and/or inquiry. Call 347-205-9201. The subject matter to be discussed is defined herein. YONKERS, NY — September 11, 2020 — Yonkers Public cool Parents/Guardian among other stakeholders engage in a discussion regarding the issues that became evident with the …
YFT Member Action Needed Now!
Dear YFT Members, The Yonkers Public Schools have only been open a few days and already COVID 19 positive cases are being identified. Any hope that Superintendent Quezada was going to make the health and safety of the district’s employees a priority is quickly dimming. Since the opening of schools at least four schools have COVID positive cases or cases …
CSEA 9169 Letter Addressing Members, Families, and the Greater Yonkers Community Family
By CSEA 9169 President LIONEL TURNER
YONKERS, NY — April 8, 2020 — We have just received news that one of our Member has passed away from COVID 19. We have lost a Colleague, Friend, a Mother and a Special Spirit today. We are devastated and alarmed of her death. CSEA 9169 has followed the guidelines laid down by Yonkers Public Schools Superintendent Edwin Quezada and …
By CSEA 9169 President LIONEL TURNER
Yonkers Public Schools to Close Friday, March 13th to Develop Instructional Continuity Plans
City of Yonkers Cancels City Sponsored Programs in Effort to Contain the Spread of the Coronavirus YONKERS, NY – March 12, 2020 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced several closures and cancellations of city sponsored events and programs in its efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin M. Quezada …
Yonkers Board of Education Trustees Unanimously Adopt a Five Year contract for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin M. Quezada
YONKERS, NY – February 27, 2020 — At the February 26, 2020 Stated Meeting of the Yonkers Board of Education, the Trustees unanimously adopted Resolution 10.8 appointing Dr. Edwin M. Quezada to a new five year term as superintendent of schools. The new contract commences February 1, 2020 through January 31, 2025. Yonkers Board of Education President Rev. Steve Lopez …