Westchester Reporter

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano officially launched the City's new LED display sign, Yonkers-Tron, on March 20, 2024. The impressive sign, affixed on top of the Government Center Garage on New Main Street near Nepperhan Avenue, aims to inform and engage area residents and visitors with the city's latest news, events, images, and videos.

"Yonkers-Tron welcomes all to our waterfront district and serves as another platform to inform and educate our residents about what’s happening in our City," expressed Mayor Mike Spano during the unveiling. He further emphasized, "This LED display sign utilizes the latest technology to inform the public about matters of public safety and quality of life. All they have to do is look up."

Installed by the Yonkers' Engineering Department, the Yonkers-Tron measures 26 feet by 16 feet and stands as the City's newest media feature. Citizens can stay updated on City of Yonkers news and events through various platforms such as the city's website, Optimum Channel 78, FIOS Channel 39 (City Hall TV), YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram.

The City of Yonkers, recognized as the third largest city in New York State and the largest in Westchester County, prides itself as the gateway to the Hudson Valley. With over 40 vibrant and diverse suburban neighborhoods, Yonkers has evolved from a small farm town settled in 1646 by Dutchman Adriaen Van Der Donck to a significant trading and industrial hub. Presently, Yonkers boasts the largest film production studios in the Northeast, earning the moniker "Hollywood on Hudson." The city is renowned for being one of the safest of its size in the nation and features a flourishing arts district complemented by more than 80 local parks.