Tournament Set To Benefit Former Yonkers Pro Baseball Prospect’s Foundation

A memorial basketball tournament is being held in Yonkers to benefit the Michael Nolan Scholarship Fund, founded in the name of the former Oakland Athletics prospect who was fatally shot in a drive-by in 2015. The Michael Nolan Basketball Tournament will be held beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Lincoln High School on Kneeland Avenue in Yonkers.

Safe from Terror in easy $40,000 Open

YONKERS, NY, Friday, February 16, 2018 - Tepid choice Safe from Terror was safe from her seven harness racing rivals Wanting no part of an early pocket, Safe from Terror - from assigned post position No. 2 - took over from pole-given Juxta Cowgirl in what turned out to a paceless race.

Iona Prep Wins Special Olympics Polar Plunge Statewide Challenge for 2nd Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, the Iona Prep "Plungers" have been named the top team in all of New York State for their fundraising efforts as part of the Special Olympics Polar Plunge. The Gaels raised $35,705 at the 9th annual Westchester Polar Plunge, with more than 100 students jumping into frigid waters at Glen Island Park on November 18. Ryan Murphy, a senior from Yonkers, has participated in the Polar Plunge since he was a freshman, saying helping others not only feels great, but also means a lot - even if the water is close to freezing.

Mighty Quinn: Feb. 9

... Love That Bob: "Hey there Ol' Mighty One. I am formally requesting the honor of being the president of the MQFC Yonkers, N.Y. edition. I will uphold the title, should I be so fortunate to obtain it, in the highest regard. Your consideration is ...