Legislation
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January 27, 2026 City Council Meeting Preview: A Vote to Change Building Permit Process
Change is on the agenda-Yonkers is considering “self-certification” by licensed professionals to gain building permits.
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Profile of Former Councilmember Anthony Merante
Yonkers City Councilmember Anthony Merante Lost his Last Election. His Profile is here.
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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 analysis released by environmental advocacy group Beyond Plastics. The projected savings break down to $1 million in avoided waste management costs and $2.4 million in new revenue from fees that packaging…
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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.
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ICE In Yonkers: What Yonkers Police and Mayor Spano Have Said
Mayor Spano and the Yonkers Police Department respond to ICE in Yonkers
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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.
