Yonkers Roundup

PRESS RELEASE: Murphy, Sweeney, O’Rourke, and Rodriguez join the Executive Board.YONKERS: On Tuesday, September 14th, the Yonkers Republican City Committee had its biannual reorganization meeting, also marking the anniversary of John J. Larkin taking the reins of the party. The successes of Chairman Larkin’s tenure, to date, include: Growing our grassroots baseImproving our web, print, and social media presence…

YONKERS TO THE RESCUE: Redshirt freshman Derek Robertson, a native of Yonkers, New York, who played at Bridgton Academy, replaced Fagnano. “Derek was put into an adverse situation…” https://news.yahoo.com/umaine-quarterback-joe-fagnano-suffers-035900278.html

Yonkers residents are encouraged to call the Mayor’s 24-hour Hotline at 377-HELP (4357) to “schedule” a pick-up of construction debris/appliances/metal/other storm-related debris. Residents are are encouraged to drop off white appliances, construction debris, metal and furniture to the Organic Yard (610 Nepperhan Ave) and not at the Yonkers Recycling Center.

LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN TODAY: This year’s annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics will include a special ceremony to recognize Special Olympics athletes and remember all who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks 20 years ago. The theme this year is United We Run, and police officers will…

PRESS RELEASE: The Yonkers Police Department  is aware of recent catalytic converter thefts in neighboring jurisdictions, and would like to offer simple tips to help prevent incidents in our area: What is a Catalytic Converter? A catalytic converter (CAT) is an emissions control device that’s in the exhaust system, found underneath a vehicle.Why are they…

The loan is provided to Melville, New York-based sponsor Regency Apartment Ventures, LLC, and carries an initial term of 30 months. Once complete, 56 Prospect Street will be seven stories tall, consist of 126 units and 130 parking spaces. Amenities will include a courtyard; roof deck; full, modern appliance package; high-end finishes; and private balconies…

REAL JOURNALISTS: The Journal News Might Fail To Show Up, But Spot News Video Journalist Ru Ros And Other Dedicated Local Reporters Will Be On The Streets Of Yonkers Bringing Residents The News. MORE NEWS SHUTDOWNS? It Is Unclear If Snooze 12 Will Deploy Reporters To Yonkers On Labor Day. ALWAYS SHOWING UP LATE: Also,…