Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is a seven-member board appointed by the Mayor. The Board hears petitions for area and use variances from the Zoning Ordinance along with appeals from the interpretation of the Commissioner of Buildings.
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Yonkers Industrial Development Agency President Now Also the Acting Commissioner of Planning Department
The CEO of the YIDA, James Cavanaugh, has been pulling double-duty as the acting Commissioner of the Planning department since August.
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Political Silly Season
Ron Matten breaks down his opinion on the mirage presented by the Mayor Mike Spano administration in Yonkers.
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Follow the Money
Former City Councilman Fernando Fuentes discusses the seemingly inherited board seat held by the affluent Gjelaj family.
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Mayor and Council Appoint Political Campaign Donor’s Son to Replace Brother on Zoning Board of Appeals
The mayor and his city council appointed their political campaign donor’s young son to replace his own brother on the Zoning Board of Appeals
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Yonkers City Council Defers Vote on Donor’s Son to Replace Brother on Zoning Board of Appeals
The City Council deferred the appointment of a political donor’s 23-year-old son to replace his brother on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Community Defeats Developer In Battle Over Zoning Changes
The Lake Avenue Community Association won their fight against zoning changes that would have allowed a super-sized tower in their small neighborhood.
