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Announcements, punditry, and upcoming events in the warped world of Yonkers politics.

Delegate Count Shows Majority of Democrats Oppose Charles Wood for State Supreme Court

The "Citizens for a Democratic Judiciary" oppose the nomination of former-Republican Charles Wood for the NY Supreme Court.

Yonkers Legislator José Alvarado Named Majority Leader of Westchester Board of Legislators

José Alvarado of Yonkers was elected Majority Leader of the Westchester Board of Legislators after Christopher Johnson was removed after a housing scandal.

Voters of Yonkers Submit Petition for Term Limits Referendum

The non-partisan, "Yonkers Voters for Term Limits" submit 5,000 signatures to get their referendum on the November ballot.

City Council Race Goes to Hand Recount After Contentious Campaign

An unexpected primary challenge for the Yonkers City Council district 5 race faces a mandatory hand recount after only 13 votes separate the candidates.

Board of Legislators to Vote Out Majority Leader Over Housing Fraud

After news reports and official findings, the Westchester Board of Legislators will vote to remove Christopher Johnson as its Majority Leader.

Court Orders City of Yonkers to Pay Legal Bills for Former City Council President Mike Khader

Following an investigation into Mike Khader, a court finds that Yonkers unlawfully withheld reimbursement of the former Council President's legal bills.
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