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Greetings!
Last week, we launched the Newsmatch matching grant program, which runs through December 31.
Our first week’s response was terrific. We received donations across the City from $10 to $200. Thank you to donors who supported local, independent coverage of the communities and issues that Yonkersites care about most. And right out of the gate, those donations were matched 2-1.
Local news matters.
2025 was an election year, and we covered the City Council race from primary to general. 2025 was a year of development. We covered the large and small developments impacting our communities, particularly the MGM Casino failure. It was a year to talk about noise, one of the most frequent complaints in the city. We covered wage inequities at the Kawasaki Yonkers plant. And it was a year of cultural stories, from art exhibits to poetry to city trees. We also continue to publish opinion stories from across the city.
We are a nonprofit, so your donations is tax-deductible. Every dollar we raise through December 31 has a 1-1 match up to $15,000 and the first $2,500 we raise will be matched 2-1. We also have a challenge to attract donations from 50 new donors. Every donation counts!
2026 Plans
We have big plans for the 2026: neighborhood profiles, environmental concerns (including flooding), the upcoming budget cycle, and of course, ongoing Yonkers politics. To do this well, we are recruiting more journalists, planning a revamp of our design as well as a major increase in our social media presence and video output, and new outreach to local students and educators.
Your contributions are always welcome. You can submit stories to [email protected]
Please be generous with your donation so that our journalistic mission can continue to grow.
With my heartfelt thanks,
Ruth Walter
Publisher
The Yonkers Ledger
