Politics
Announcements, punditry, and upcoming events in the warped world of Yonkers politics.
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League of Women Voters to Host Virtual Forum for Westchester County Legislature District 14 Candidates
The League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns will host a virtual candidate forum for Westchester County Legislature District 14 on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. via Zoom webinar. Candidates and Registration The forum will feature Michael Pineda (Republican) and incumbent David Tubiolo (Democratic and Working Families lines). Residents can view…
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The Noise Ordinance: Yonkers Officials Turn a Deaf Ear
There are lots of questions regarding the noise ordinance and few answers.
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Neighbors Packed ZBA Meeting to Oppose “Family Definition” Appeal Near Sarah Lawrence College
More than 37 Yonkers residents packed a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to challenge property owner Scott Saul’s claim that eight college students living in his single-family home constitute a ‘family’ under city zoning law. The case has become a test of the city’s commitment to enforcing housing codes as neighbors accuse Saul of prioritizing…
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League of Women Voters to Host Virtual Forum for Yonkers City Council President Candidates
The League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns will host a virtual candidate forum October 22 featuring Yonkers City Council President candidates Lakisha Collins-Bellamy (D) and Dean T. Politopoulos (R/C).
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Questions Remain After June Primary Election
Following June’s primary election, The Yonkers Ledger examines five pressing questions facing our city: potential conflicts of interest involving Council President Collins-Bellamy, ethics concerns about Council Member Diaz’s noise ordinance sponsorship, and the mystery surrounding WFP winner Angelique Lopez, who graduated high school in 2023
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The Yonkers Ledger Interviews Lakisha Collins-Bellamy
The Yonkers Ledger Interviews Lakisha Collins-Bellamy
