YONKERS, NY — November 29, 2019 — On Thursday, November 28th, 2019, at approximately 5:20 PM, members of the Yonkers Police Department responded to 47 Yonkers Avenue at the Oak Street intersection on a report of a motor vehicle having struck a pedestrian. Upon arrival First Responders located an unresponsive elderly female down in the street in apparent cardiac arrest …
By YPD Det. Lt. Dean Politopoulis
In Memoriam: Amameh Sayegh – February 26, 1926 – October 6, 2019
YONKERS,NY — Amameh Sayegh passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6th, 2019 surrounded by her beloved children and their families. She was born in Ermamin, Jordan and migrated to the United States with her late husband Elias Shehadeh in 1970. Amameh was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary’s Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church in Yonkers, New York. She was predeceased …
Yonkers Police Department to Increase Police Presence at Local Theater in Anticipation of the Movie “Joker” Debuting This Weekend From Thursday Onward
By HEZI ARIS
YONKERS, NY — October 3, 2019 — Yonkersites, among other movie attendees are advised to expect a Yonkers Police presence at local theaters this weekend beginning today, Thursday evening, October 3, 2019th to coincide with the release of the “Joker” movie. The Yonkers Police Department has no information indicating specific, credible threats to a particular location or venue; however, out of …
By HEZI ARIS
Swearing-In Ceremony for Yonkers Police Commissioner John J. Mueller
YONKERS, NY — October 2, 2019 — Mayor Mike Spano and the City of Yonkers Police Department are pleased to announce that on Tuesday, October 8th, 2019th at 10:30am, a Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Commissioner John J. Mueller will be held at the Riverfront Library, 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers NY 10701. ### SOURCE: Yonkers Police Commissioner John J. Mueller | Yonkers …
Yonkers Police Investigate Shooting Incident; 12-year-old Victim in Stable Condition
YONKERS, NY — September 8, 2019 — On Sunday, September 8th, 2019, at approximately 1:48am, members of the Yonkers Police Department responded to the front entrance of 73-83 Highland Avenue on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival officers located a 12-year-old male victim down on the ground with an apparent single gunshot wound to the neck; first responders immediately …
Yonkers City Council Democrats React to Councilman John Rubbo’s Declaration of Intent to Join Democratic Caucus
YONKERS, NY — September 6, 2019 — Yonkers City Council Democratic Caucus members Council President Mike Khader, Majority Leader Michael Sabatino, Councilwomen Shanae Williams, Corazón Pineda-Isaac, and Councilwoman-elect Tasha Diaz today reacted to Councilman John Rubbo’s declaration of intent to join the Yonkers City Council Democratic Caucus. “As a proud Democrat, I believe that Councilman Rubbo needs to show us as …
In Memoriam: Celeste P. Vazzana – March 17, 1917 to August 6, 2019
SCARSDALE, NY — Celeste P. Vazzana of Scarsdale passed away on August 6, 2019. Celeste was born in The Bronx on March 17, 1917 to Germano and Rafaella Pizzani. She married Frank Vazzana on November 20, 1938. Celeste worked for New York Telephone Co. as a benefits manager retiring in 1982. She was recently honored by White Plains Hospital for her …
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Introduced Deputy Chief John Mueller as the Acting Police Commissioner
YONKERS, NY — July 24, 2019 — Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today introduced Deputy Chief John Mueller as the City’s new Acting Police Commissioner. The introduction took place at the The Yonkers City Hall Mayor’s Reception Room. Mueller will serve as acting commissioner pending Yonkers City Council confirmation. Mueller replaces outgoing Commissioner Charles Gardner upon his retirement. Mayor Mike Spano …
Yonkers Police Department Appoints 6 Detectives
YONKERS, NY — July 19, 2019 —Mayor Mike Spano and Police Commissioner Charles Gardner appointed six detectives yesterday at the Riverside High School auditorium in the presence of family and friends. The new detectives will be assigned to positions including the Major Case Squad, Crime Scene Unit, and Internal Affairs Division. They will work to enhance police investigations, including felonies …
Yonkers Police Investigate Assault on Park Hill Avenue
YONKERS, NY — July 9, 2019 —On Monday, July 8th, 2019 at approximately 2:12am, members of the Yonkers Police Department were on active patrol and were alerted to the possibility of a male assault victim in the parking lot of 15 Park Hill Avenue. Officers responded to the location and located a male victim on the ground who was unresponsive …