VALHALLA, NY and YONKERS, NY — December 9, 2014 — The National Bone Marrow Registry saw many Probationary Career Firefighters from the City of Yonkers and Hartsdale, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Eastchester, Lake Mohegan, Scarsdale, Rye, and Fairview attend. Yonkers Firefighter Chris Leal has been involved in this program for many years and has been very active in the fire …
Irvington’s Main Street to be Transformed Into Family Chanukah Experience
Hundreds of Community Members to Enjoy Tri-state Area’s First-ever ‘Chanukah Village’ IRVINGTON, NY – December 8, 2014 — Irvington’s Chanukah celebrations will be getting a boost this year as Main Street will be transformed on Sunday, December 21st into a holiday experience for the whole family. Families will stroll up and down Main Street, visiting stores that will offer special …
Governor Cuomo Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
ALBANY, NY – December 6, 2014 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday, December 5, 2014, directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff on Sunday, December 7 in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. During the attack, more than 2,400 Americans were killed, including 40 from New York. “Today, I join with all New Yorkers to …
HazMat Spill at 1 Odell Plaza By HEZI ARIS
UPDATE: December 5, 2014 @12:50 P.M YONKERS, NY — December 5, 2014 — A spill defined as “Hazardous Materials” of an unknown substance was reported about 45 minutes ago at 1 Odell Plaza. Ten units are at the scene with Deputy Chief Capurso in command. Evacuations have been completed while some are still in progress in adjacent buildings. A day care …
Celebrating the Christmas Season in Downtown Yonkers – Annual Tree Lighting – December 2nd, 4-6 p.m. @ 1 South Broadway
Celebrating the Holiday Season in Downtown Yonkers.
Make Two, Take One: Crafts for A Cause @ The Yonkers Riverfront Library
Open the jewelry making file by clicking onto the hyperlink of the words “jewelry making”. YONKERS, NY — November 28, 2014 — Children*, Teens, Adults and Families are encouraged to make Crafts for a Cause at the Yonkers Riverfront Library on Friday, December 12, 2014 from 2:30pm-4:45pm in the Community Room A&B. (*Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an …
Operation Santa Claus to Award $20,000 in Grants Assisting Developmentally Disabled Population
YONKERS, NY — November 25, 2014 — Operation Santa Claus will award grants to several area organizations including Ferncliff Manor, Richmond Community Services, Westchester School for Special Children, Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, and WARC. The organizations will use the funds to purchase equipment and enhance programs that are not otherwise funded for their residents and clients who have developmental disabilities. …
HEAP – Energy Assistance Funds Program Helps Low-Income Households with Heating Costs
WHITE PLAINS, NY – November 23, 2014 — County Executive Robert P. Astorino announced November 19, 2014 that the Westchester County Department of Social Services is accepting applications from income-eligible residents in need of help paying heating bills. The funds are available through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), a federally-funded program. The maximum regular benefit an eligible household can …
Two Yonkersites Shot at 73 Hamilton Avenue
YONKERS, NY – November 23, 2014 – Two Yonkersites have been shot at 73 Hamilton Avenue in Yonkers, NY, early this Sunday morning. The multi-story Southwest Yonkers apartment dwelling. The two wounded people were undergoing medical attention. Yonkers Police Department is reported to be in search of the perpetrators.