YONKERS, NY — November 17, 2014 — The City of Yonkers Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors will engage in a “Regular Meeting” to be held Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., in the Mayor’s Reception Room – City Hall, Yonkers, New York 10701. YIDA Draft Agenda for November 19, 2014
Astorino Announces IDA of Westchester Incentives Valued at $71.5 Million
Projects Include: Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Bronxville Condominium, White Plains Office Building and Mamaroneck Self-Storage Facility Projects Deemed to Create 75 New Jobs WHITE PLAINS, NY — November 13, 2014 — County Executive Robert P. Astorino today announced that Westchester’s Industrial Development Agency (IDAofW) has approved financing and incentives for four major development projects. They include: renovations to the Ritz-Carlton, Westchester hotel in …
Yonkers’ Saw Mill River Daylighting Project Phase III Wins $2 Million Competitive NYS DEC Grant
YONKERS, NY – October 30, 2014 — Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the Yonkers’ State Delegation today announced the City of Yonkers (CoY) Saw Mill River Daylighting project was awarded $2 million by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). The award will support water improvement initiatives associated with Phase Three of the nationally-acclaimed daylighting project, which will …
New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Honors Women of Excellence and Throws One Heck of a Party By JENNIFER LANSER
NEW ROCHELLE, NY – October 27, 2014 — On Wednesday, October 15, 2014, the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce held its 12th Annual Women of Excellence Award Dinner at Beckwith Pointe with more than 170 people attending. Also in attendance were many elected officials and a representative from Governor Cuomo’s office demonstrating how Executive Director, Bob Marrone; Frank Miceli, Board …
IDA Provides Incentives to Enhance Buildout at Ridge and Redevelop Vacant Gas Station
YONKERS, NY – October 22, 2014 — Demonstrating its commitment to assisting development of all types and sizes, the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency (YIDA) today took action to assist one of the area’s biggest shopping centers as well as a small gas station and convenience store. “We are intent on helping anyone willing to make a positive investment in Yonkers, …
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Ginsburg Development Engage in Groundbreaking of $110 Million Luxury Rental Complex
YONKERS, NY – October 20, 2014 — Ginsburg Development and Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano to celebrate the groundbreaking for River Tides at Greystone, 1133 Warburton Avenue, one the largest residential developments to be built in Yonkers in recent years at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 21st. Located just a short walk from the Greystone Metro-North station, the 330-unit building will feature …
THE HEZITORIAL ANALYSIS: Con Edison and Central Avenue Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge Responsible for Water Pooling onto Bee-Line Bus Stop, Sidewalk, and Main Thoroughfare for Almost One Year By HEZI ARIS
YONKERS, NY –October 15, 2014 — The alleged culprits that have been allowed to get away without resolving the consistent pooling of water flooding onto a Bee-Line Bus Stop, a large swathe of adjacent sidewalk, which further spills onto Central Avenue is a tragedy begging for circumstances to facilitate a future tragedy to life and property. When frigid arctic winds …
Assemblymember Shelley Mayer, Elected Officials, and Business Leaders Reject Licensing of a Casino in Orange County By HEZI ARIS
Assert Casino in Orange County Would Cannibalize Existing Operations, Defeat Intent of Gaming Law YONKERS, NY – Assemblymember Shelley Mayer (D-Yonkers) was joined by fellow elected state office holders and members of The Business Council of Westchester on October 8, 2014, to implore the New York State Gaming Commission to reject any license for a casino in Orange County. Lawmakers …
The Most Ambitious Proposal in New Rochelle’s History By Mayor NOAM BRAMSON
As you know, my monthly email bulletins typically contain an assortment of news items from the prior few weeks. Today, I am making an exception by focusing on only a single vitally important subject. A few hours ago, the City Council received the most ambitious development proposal in New Rochelle‘s history — a sweeping, dramatic vision that would fundamentally transform …
Mayor Spano Announces Free Wi-Fi Services Available in Van Der Donck Park in Downtown Yonkers
Yonkers Among First Cities in Area to Provide Free Wi-Fi YONKERS, NY – October 7, 2014 – Mayor Mike Spano today announced the launch of GenY-Fi, free Wi-Fi service now available in Downtown Yonkers’ Van Der Donck Park. GenY-Fi allows Yonkers residents, businesses and visitors the opportunity to stay connected while enjoying outdoor spaces in the downtown. “The addition of …