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News

Widespread Voting Machine Failure Reported in Westchester County

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Politics

Oquendo-Thomas Takes Aim at the Democratic Machine

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Neighorhoods

Complaints about Bus Company Aired at Second Meeting

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Politics

Eyewitnesses Say Skipper Was Not The Aggressor, Nolan Refutes Claim as Police Investigation Continues

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Politics

Skipper Put in Police Custody After Beczak Center Altercation

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Zisman Files

Nolan vs. Skipper — A Contest for County Legislature’s Lone Republican-Held Seat

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Zisman Files

Insider Terrero Outspends Oquendo-Thomas, Has More Business Backing

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Zisman Files

Young Party Insider: Big Donors and $254K in Public Funds

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News

Widespread Voting Machine Failure Reported in Westchester County

  Breaking Story. Voting machines throughout the county have malfunctioned, forcing polling places to collect paper ballots and place them in bags for later tallying, according to eyewitness account, reports on social media and early reports from TV news. At 8:15 a.m., the Board of Elections issued a statement: the board "is aware of an issue involving the thickness of paper...

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

How to vote in Yonkers

Campaign 2026 · Yonkers

Today is Election Day

Polls are open today from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Vote at your assigned polling place.

Voting on Election Day

Polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Vote at your assigned polling place only.
Find your polling place on NYS Voter Lookup.

On the ballot: the races we’re following

State Senate, District 35

Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) vs. Anthony Merante (R)

Follow the MoneyThe Money Behind the Campaigns

Assembly, District 90

Frank Jereis (D) vs. John Isaac (R)

Follow the MoneyYoung Party Insider: Big Donors and $254K in Public Funds

County Legislature, District 15

James Nolan (R) vs. Kisha Skipper (D)

Follow the MoneyNolan vs. Skipper — A Contest for County Legislature’s Lone Republican-Held Seat

County Legislature, District 17

Wilson Terrero (D) vs. Leslye Oquendo-Thomas (WFP)

Follow the MoneyInsider Terrero Outspends Oquendo-Thomas

Also on the Yonkers ballot
District races depend on your address. Vote411 shows your exact ballot.
Governor and Lt. Governor: Kathy Hochul and Adrienne Adams (D, WF) vs. Bruce Blakeman and Todd Hood (R, C, Vote Affordable)
Attorney General: Letitia James (D, WF) vs. Saritha Komatireddy (R, C)
Comptroller: Thomas DiNapoli (D, WF) vs. Joseph Hernandez (R, C)
Congress, 16th District: George Latimer (D) vs. Joseph Cinquemani (R)
State Senate, 37th District (northeast Yonkers): Shelley Mayer (D, WF) vs. Thomas Fix Jr. (R)
Assembly, 89th District (part of Yonkers): Gary Pretlow (D), unopposed
Assembly, 92nd District (northwest Yonkers): MaryJane Shimsky (D, WF) vs. Bob Welch (R, C)
County Legislature, 14th District: David Tubiolo (D) vs. Bebe Ahmed (R)
County Legislature, 16th District: Shanae Williams (D) vs. Dan D'Amico (R, C)
State Supreme Court, 9th Judicial District (vote for three): Maria Rosa (D, WF), George Fufidio (D, R), Alden Wolfe (D, C), Richard Fava Pastilha (R, C), John Ciampoli (R)
Yonkers City Court Judge (10-year term): Alexandra Bisesi (D, C), unopposed
D = Democratic, R = Republican, C = Conservative, WF or WFP = Working Families.

Voting by mail

Return your mail ballot today: drop it at a polling place or the Board of Elections by 9 p.m., or mail it with today’s postmark. Mailed ballots must arrive by Nov. 10.

Already have a mail ballot? You can’t vote on a machine in person, but you can vote by affidavit ballot at the polls.

Check your registrationSee your ballot
Westchester Board of Elections: 914-995-5700
Problems voting? State attorney general’s hotline: 212-416-9818

Sources: Westchester County Board of Elections; NYS Board of Elections, including its Oct. 7, 2026 candidate certification; NYS Attorney General.

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

On The Agenda

Politics

yonkers pollilng
News

Widespread Voting Machine Failure Reported in Westchester County

Side-by-side photos of Leslye Oquendo-Thomas holding fliers for her campaign, and Wilson Terrero, both smiling.
Politics

Oquendo-Thomas Takes Aim at the Democratic Machine

woman stands in an open bathroom door during altercation
Politics

Eyewitnesses Say Skipper Was Not The Aggressor, Nolan Refutes Claim as Police Investigation Continues

candidate forum
Zisman Files

Two Nights at Beczak: A Sewage Plant, an Altercation and a Question for Candidates

candidate forum
Politics

Skipper Put in Police Custody After Beczak Center Altercation

campaign finance chart district 15
Zisman Files

Nolan vs. Skipper — A Contest for County Legislature’s Lone Republican-Held Seat

Economy

man in crane

City office building goes down, park planned in its place

map of downtown improvements

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?

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

Cross County Center sign

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

Christoper Columbus statue
Event

Leonard Spano to Receive Columbus Day Award