State Budget Deal Still Elusive, Lawmakers Blame Governor

... priorities. "What is happening right now is ridiculous," said Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers. "Dysfunction and chaos has descended on Albany. This situation has spiraled out of control and New Yorkers deserve better." On ...

The best NYC commuter towns for car-free living

... have invested in public transit, and are seeing more housing options coming down the line. Just about a quarter of Yonkers residents use public transit, per the most recent figures from the American Community Survey. That means among U.S. cities ...

Meet the Bird Girls of Little Radical Theatrics’ SEUSSICAL

... SEUSSICAL opens January 13th and runs for four performances at the Grinton Will Library 1500 Central Ave, Yonkers NY (snow dates Jan 20th-22nd). Tickets are cheaper in advance and there is a group rate and discounted tickets for children under 7! To ...

MTA fare hike meeting in the Bronx includes calls for half-price MetroCards

... years and it's difficult because he doesn't have $10 to get out and look for jobs," said Anais McAllister, 22, of Yonkers. "This will obviously create more conflict with him and other people who are trying to get out and better themselves." The MTA ...

NYSERDA and NYSDOT Launch Tri-City Competition to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

NYSERDA and NYSDOT Launch Tri-City Competition to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Over Two Years in Westchester New Rochelle, White Plains and Yonkers employees to lead by example to reduce driving in the State's first Green Cities Commuter Challenge The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority , New York State Department of Transportation and three Westchester mayors launched the first Green Cities Commuter Challenge to see which city can reduce greenhouse gas emissions the most over the next two years. By leading by example by directly promoting a reduction of driving by city employees to and from work, the cities are helping the state meet its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030.

June 1, 2016: Claire P. Gutekunst of Yonkers Takes Office as…

Claire P. Gutekunst of Yonkers assumes office today, June 1, as the 119th president of the New York State Bar Association. Gutekunst, an independent mediator and arbitrator, is the sixth woman to serve as president of the 74,000-member Association.