Kenneth Morales

Analysis Projects $3.5 Million Annual Savings for Yonkers Under Packaging Reduction Bill

Yonkers could see $3.5 million in annual financial benefits if New York passes the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act, according to a new...

Unity in Diversity

By Sister Mary Catherine Redmond, PBVM Over the last three years, congregations of women religious in our geographic area have been gathering. The simple meetings...

A. Donald Duncan III, 91, Led Yonkers Schools Human Relations Department During Desegregation

A. Donald Duncan III, who led the Yonkers Public Schools Human Relations Department during the city's landmark 1986 school desegregation, has died at 91.

Hochul Signs 100-Foot Rule Repeal, Saving NY Gas Customers $581 Million Annually

Governor Hochul signed legislation repealing the 44-year-old "100-foot rule," ending a subsidy that forced existing gas customers to pay for new residential hookups. The change takes effect in December 2026 and is expected to save New York ratepayers $581 million annually.

Beczak Hosts Fireside Reading Nights for Adults This Winter

Looking for a quiet escape from the holiday rush? The Beczak Environmental Education Center is offering cozy fireside reading evenings for adults this winter. The...

Yonkers Historical Society Announces Fall and Winter Events for 2025

The Yonkers Historical Society has announced its fall and winter event calendar, including the Harvest Festival on October 26, historical lectures, Museum Store Sunday, and the season's closing Candlelight Tour on December 7.

Kawasaki’s Yonkers Plant Among Facilities Cited for Low Wages and Safety Concerns

A year-long investigation documents wage gaps, safety concerns, and discrimination at Kawasaki's Yonkers plant, which manufactures subway cars for the MTA.