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NRFD Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Station 2 on June 25 with a Ceremony, Block Party

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

The New Rochelle Fire Department welcomes the community to celebrate the milestone centennial Anniversary of Fire Station 2 at 170 Webster Avenue on Sunday, June 25 from 10AM to 2:30 PM.

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City of Yonkers Rededicates Pedestrian Bridge in Honor of Yonkers’ 1st African American Councilman, Joseph E. Burgess, Jr.

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

This week, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the Yonkers City Council re-dedicated the pedestrian bridge that connects Yonkers City Hall to the Cacace Justice Center on Nepperhan Avenue in honor and memory of the City’s first African American Councilman, Joseph E. Burgess Jr.

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New Rochelle Launches ClimateReadyNR Community-wide Climate Vulnerability Assessment

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 21, 2023

The City of New Rochelle is launching Climate Ready NR, an assessment of the climate vulnerabilities experienced in our community with the goal of increasing resiliency to the hazards and detrimental impacts of climate change.

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City of Yonkers Issues New Smoke Shop Moratorium

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 20, 2023

Unanimous Approval By Yonkers City Council Establishes a Temporary Ban on the Issuance of Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy for the Construction, Establishment, and Operation of New Smoke or Vape Shops

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Yonkers Mayor Spano Releases City of Yonkers Climate Action Plan

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 19, 2023

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today joined the Yonkers Office of Sustainability, Yonkers Green City Advisory Board, and local community leaders to release the City of Yonkers’ first-ever Climate Action Plan at the Saw Mill River Daylighting III.

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Yonkers Mayor Spano and Yonkers Parks Department Announce the Return of Yonkers’ Summer Film and Concert Series

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 17, 2023

Series Features LIVE Music and Outdoor Movies at Local Neighborhood Parks, Starting June 30 Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Yonkers Parks Department Commissioner today announce the return of Yonkers’ Summer Film and Concert Series.

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Opioid Forum and Resource Fair

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 22, 2023 the City of New Rochelle will bring the community together to discuss the opioid and drug crisis in New Rochelle.

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First Annual Pride Festival Celebrated Unity, Inclusivity

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 17, 2023

New Rochelle’s first Pride Festival, held downtown on June 10th in Ruby Dee Park and adjacent Lawton Street, attracted a diverse and enthusiastic crowd celebrating unity and inclusivity.

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Yonkers Mayor Spano Recognizes Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy Students with Perfect Attendance During 2022-2023 School Year

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

This week Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano recognized students of Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy who achieved perfect attendance this school year.

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NEWS: Rep. Bowman Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Not Undermine the Voting Rights Act

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States released their 5-4 decision ruling that the Alabama congressional map violated the Voting Rights Act by gerrymandering the power of Black voters into one district.

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Yonkers Police effect arrests in Morris Street homicide and gang shootings

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

Mayor Mike Spano and Police Commissioner Chris Sapienza announced today multiple arrests in relation to a spate of gang-related shooting incidents that have occurred over the last several weeks, including the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Daquon Powell of Yonkers on Morris Street:

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City of Yonkers Provides Free N-95 Masks To Residents at Yonkers Police Precincts

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 10, 2023

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced N-95 masks are now available at all four Yonkers Police Precincts, free of charge, in an effort to combat poor air quality conditions caused by the Canadian wildfires.

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Congressman Jamaal Bowman Votes No on Harmful Republican Austerity Bill

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

On May 31, 2023, after House Republicans held our economy and the American people hostage for months, Congressman Jamaal Bowman Ed.D. (NY-16) joined dozens of Democratic colleagues in voting against an austerity bill that maliciously weaponizes the debt limit.

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Mayor Mike Spano Issues Statement on the Air Quality Alert Impacting the City of Yonkers

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano issued the following statement on the effects of ongoing Canadian wildfires on New York's air quality.

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Pride Takes Center Stage at New Rochelle Summer Sizzle Concert Series

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

The City of New Rochelle is proud to announce its first annual New Rochelle Pride Festival, which kicks off in downtown Ruby Dee Park and adjacent Lawton Street on June 10th from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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Mobile City Hall

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

From June through October, the Office of the City Clerk will be hosting Mobile City Halls at a number of City events.

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Air Quality Health Advisory

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 7, 2023

This robocall was sent out citywide on 6/7 at 2pm.

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Yonkers Mayor Spano Presents School Spotlight Award to the Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 5, 2023

(L-R Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano with The Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School Principal Anthony Cioffi and The Rosemarie Ann Siragusa School Students)

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Reps. Bowman & Norton Introduce Resolution Calling on the Senate to Ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 3, 2023

This week, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D (NY-16) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), along with four original cosponsors, introduced a resolution calling on the Senate to ratify the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

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Juneteenth Events!

By Westchester Reporter Report | Jun 2, 2023

TLPC and the City of New Rochelle Team Up for Juneteenth Celebration - History Out Loud!