Politics
Announcements, punditry, and upcoming events in the warped world of Yonkers politics.
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Westchester for Palestine Denounces City Council’s Peace Resolution
Westchester for Palestine criticizes Yonkers City Council’s response to the Israel/Palestine conflict and demands ceasefire resolution.
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City Hall Confirms Threat of Violence by Tasha Diaz Against Corazón Pineda-Isaac
The findings of an HR investigation regarding a hostile work environment complaint in the City Council determined that violations occurred.
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Groups Rally to Urge Governor Hochul to Protect Funding for Disabled Individuals
Westchester Disabled on the Move, 1199 SEIU, and elected officials unite to urge Gov. Hochul to not cut the budget for the CDPAP program.
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City Council Approves Zone Change for “Conceptual” Senior Apartment Building by a Single Vote
The Yonkers City Council approved a zone change for 900 N. Broadway despite ethics concerns and unanimous community pushback.
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Investigations Continue Weeks After Criminal Complaints Filed by City Council Members
Tasha Diaz and Corazón Pineda-Isaac both filed criminal complaints against one another related to the violent threats caught on a recording.
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Inspiring Change: Jonathan Alvarez’s Journey from Prison to Congressional Guest
Jonathan Alvarez’s journey of transformation is taking him to the State of the Union address as the guest of Rep. Jamaal Bowman.