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Development

South Broadway Zoning Plan Advances

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Public Safety

YPD Offers $10,000 Reward in Unsolved Van Lew Case

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Politics

Skipper’s Lead Over Nolan Narrows; Voting Surged by More than 30%

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Election

Ballot Count Inches Forward: Skipper-Nolan Race Tightens, Terrero Maintains Wide Lead

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Politics

Early Returns: Jereis, Skipper, Terrero in Lead

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Zisman Files

Finally Election Day is Here

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Development

South Broadway Rezoning Gains Momentum, Next Resident Meeting Nov. 5

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Politics

Oquendo-Thomas Takes Aim at the Democratic Machine

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Politics

Skipper Holds Edge in Legislative Race; Nolan Alleges Fraud, ...

With almost all votes now counted, Democrat challenger Kisha Skipper received 10,646 votes (50.6%) to Republican incumbent James Nolan's 10,386 (49.4%) in Westchester County Legislative District 15, a margin of just 260 votes, according to unofficial election returns.

Features

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Food

The Genius Behind Goldberg’s Famous Bagels

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Zisman Files

From PS 22 to Princeton and an Exhibit on 57th Street

Profile

From the Darkroom to the Garden: John Jacono Finds His Calling at Untermyer

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Profile

Who Wouldn’t Want a Bug on Their Shoulder All Day Long?

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Food

A Garden’s Rich Harvest Includes Far More Than Amazing Fall Veggies

Culture

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Manager of Frank Pepe pizza.
Food

More Secrets of the Great Pizza Chefs of Yonkers

Food

Meet Marie Rama, New Ledger Food Editor

Yonkers in Brief

James Landy St Joseph's Hospital
Health

St. Joseph’s to Upgrade Electronic Records

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Environment

County Video Offers Inside Look at Yonkers Waste Treatment Plant

Development

Kimball Theater Zoning Change Set for Oct. 22 ZBA Hearing

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Development

South Broadway Public Meeting Set for Nov. 5

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Environment

Meeting to Discuss Wastewater Issues

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Politics

As Elections Near, Local Candidates Set to Face the Public

Event

5K Run Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness

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Public Safety

Son Charged in Father’s Fatal Stabbing

Politics

Candidate Forums for Assembly, Congress set by League

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Politics

kisha skipper
Politics

Skipper Holds Edge in Legislative Race; Nolan Alleges Fraud, Does Not Concede

election results
Politics

Skipper’s Lead Over Nolan Narrows; Voting Surged by More than 30%

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Politics

And the Count Goes On

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Election

Ballot Count Inches Forward: Skipper-Nolan Race Tightens, Terrero Maintains Wide Lead

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Politics

Early Returns: Jereis, Skipper, Terrero in Lead

Yonkers election worker
Zisman Files

Finally Election Day is Here

Economy

Development

South Broadway Zoning Plan Advances

James Landy St Joseph's Hospital
Health

St. Joseph’s to Upgrade Electronic Records

sidewalk view of South Broadway
Development

South Broadway Rezoning Gains Momentum, Next Resident Meeting Nov. 5

Development

Kimball Theater Zoning Change Set for Oct. 22 ZBA Hearing

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City office building goes down, park planned in its place

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Pols announce $10 million grant for downtown projects

Food

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Food

The Genius Behind Goldberg’s Famous Bagels

A student with greens
Food

A Garden’s Rich Harvest Includes Far More Than Amazing Fall Veggies

Manager of Frank Pepe pizza.
Food

More Secrets of the Great Pizza Chefs of Yonkers

Food

Meet Marie Rama, New Ledger Food Editor

Geppino Mucciacciano, pizzeria owner, holding one of his pies.
Food

Secrets of the Great Pizza Chefs of Yonkers

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A Tree Grows in Yonkers

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A Tree Grows in Yonkers

The Big Three at City Hall

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Notable Trees at the Cross County Mall – What the Hack?

A Tree Grows in Yonkers – Season 2, Episode 4: “Magnificent Trees” of Sutherland Park

Sports

Sports

Yonkers Guardians After Sunday practice

Education

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Education

Inside the Halmi Film Academy’s Third Year

Education

Back to School with Superintendent Aníbal Soler

Yonkers School Report Card 2026: 46% of students in grades 3–8 do math at grade level, against 57% statewide; 90% of high schoolers graduate on time, against 85.5% statewide. Source: NYSED, 2024–25.
Education

The Ledger’s 2026 School Report Card; Our Version of the Teacher’s Comments

Yonkers School Report Card 2026: 46% of students in grades 3–8 do math at grade level, against 57% statewide; 90% of high schoolers graduate on time, against 85.5% statewide. Source: NYSED, 2024–25.
Education

The Ledger’s First Annual School Report Card

Purchase College’s Direct Admissions Push Reaches More Yonkers Students.

YPIE and University of Mount Saint Vincent Sign Partnership to Keep Yonkers Students on Track

Culture

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Education

Inside the Halmi Film Academy’s Third Year

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Zisman Files

From PS 22 to Princeton and an Exhibit on 57th Street

Profile

From the Darkroom to the Garden: John Jacono Finds His Calling at Untermyer

photo of woman who is a gardener at Untermeyer
Profile

Who Wouldn’t Want a Bug on Their Shoulder All Day Long?

Culture

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

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Event

Leonard Spano to Receive Columbus Day Award