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Councilwoman Tasha Diaz Vote Statement: YONKERS, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — November 28, 2022 — For the past 12 months, I have been harassed by so-called “activists and community leaders”, when in reality they are anarchists and extortionists. It is clear that these people have targeted
Fake Yonkers Police Scam: IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE YPD: The Yonkers Police Department is receiving reports that unknown scammers are calling residents and community members and impersonating Yonkers Police Officers, either threatening arrests in exchange for payment of (non-existent) fines or soliciting monetary donations
Illegal Basement Conversions: The shortage of affordable housing has reached peak proportions. The recent influx of undocumented migrants into the metro area and the lack of places for them to stay has highlighted the issue.  Senator Peter Harckham (D-Lewisboro), has proposed a bill to
Celebrating 60 Years of the Armonk Outdoor Art Show: The Armonk Outdoor Art Show will celebrate six decades of fine art and fine crafts this fall on Saturday, October 1 through Sunday, October 2. It’s an incredible milestone for this nonprofit, annual show, marking sixty years of raising funds for the Friends
Will Liberal Westchester Suburbs Host Migrants?: Democratic Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, sparked outrage after deciding to move 64 migrants on a bus to the Windy City to a neighboring Republican suburb. Will New York City follow suit? New York City is presently facing a crisis due to the
Yonkers Police Nab Jewelry Thieves Near Central Park Avenue:     UPDATE 2022-09-07 at 1820    Preliminary investigation informs that an alleged group of smash and grab thieves targeted a jewelry store on Central Avenue in Yonkers earlier today. That group may be connected to a similar incident in a jurisdiction north of
Man Shot In Downtown Yonkers Daylight Park: For many years, the Saw Mill River Coalition led the effort to bring the Saw Mill River to daylight. It was designated as part of the revitalization of downtown Yonkers. The project had ecological, economic and cultural significance. The City of
Sex Trafficking Bust Involved Yonkers: Hundreds of women may have been victims of an alleged New York sex trafficker according to investigators. Ysenni Gomez 39, advertised fake online ads for waitressing gigs in a scheme that may date back several years. Gomez preyed upon newly arrived
Jamaal Bowman Wins Second Term: Jamaal Bowman has declared victory in the district 16 congressional race in New York.The incumbent defeated two challengers who waged differing political campaigns. Westchester County Legislator, Vedat Gashi, is a first time candidate in a major political race. The lawyer, born
Bowman Gashi Parker Candidacy 2022: The fate of three challengers for Congress in District 16 will be decided in the August 23rd primary. That date is the final day of voting. . Candidates Vedat Gashi and Catherine Parker are vying for incumbent congressman Jamaal Bowman's job.

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