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Zisman Files

The Money Behind the Campaigns: What the Disclosures Tell Yonkers Voters

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Neighborhoods

Grey Oaks/Nepera Park Residents Protest Bus Parking

County Executive Ken Jenkins
News

Yonkers Households Facing Impact from Federal SNAP Cuts

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Weather Alert

City Braces for Storm, Cancellations Announced.

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Zisman Files

Political War Declared: A Sudden Outbreak of Incriminating Leaks and Counter-Leaks

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Letter Sent to Yonkers Palestinian Family Prompts Condemnation from Spano, Jenkins

Zisman Files

I Was in The City Hall Clock Tower to See the South Tower Fall

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

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Zisman Files

The Money Behind the Campaigns: What the Disclosures Tell Yonkers Voters

Election Day is less than three weeks away, and I suspect many Yonkers voters still don't know much about the candidates.

Features

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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

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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

Yonkers in Brief

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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

Event

Comic Con is Upon US!

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Pets

County Offers Free Rabies Vaccinations

Christoper Columbus statue
Event

Leonard Spano to Receive Columbus Day Award

Obituaries

NJ

Natab Edward Jones, 71

Jan. 12, 1955-Aug.23, 2026
JM

James Patrick Malone

July 17, 1946 - Aug. 24, 2026
PK

Patricia A. Keery

November 25, 1947 - August 30, 2026
MF

Margaret Ford, 84

died Aug. 31
HG

Hazir Gjonbalaj

Died Sept. 1, 2026

Politics

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Zisman Files

The Money Behind the Campaigns: What the Disclosures Tell Yonkers Voters

candidates night poster
Politics

As Elections Near, Local Candidates Set to Face the Public

County Executive Ken Jenkins
News

Yonkers Households Facing Impact from Federal SNAP Cuts

Politics

Candidate Forums for Assembly, Congress set by League

retouched photo of three politicians
Zisman Files

Political War Declared: A Sudden Outbreak of Incriminating Leaks and Counter-Leaks

Analysis: State Lawmakers Explain How They Continue to Get Funds From Albany

Economy

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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

Budgeting with cash and a calculator

New York State’s Budget is Late. Where Does that Leave Yonkers?

Yonkers City Hall

State Budget Update: Let the Horse Trading Begin

Yonkers City Hall

Analysis: There’s a Hole in Yonkers Budget: the Mayor Wants the State to Fill it.

An Early Look at Yonkers’ 2026/27 Budget – Can the City Avoid Large Property Tax Increases and Cutbacks?

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A Tree Grows in Yonkers

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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

Sarah Lawrence Trees, Part One: THE WISTERIA

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

a man and his daughter
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

Christoper Columbus statue
Event

Leonard Spano to Receive Columbus Day Award