AIR1 is officially an eye in the sky for the Yonkers Police Department. Mayor Spano joined the Yonkers Police Department for the official launch of the eight-week Drone as a First Responder (DFR) pilot program.

Mayor Mike Spano joined the Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Yonkers to inaugurate a new senior housing apartment complex, La Mora, on 23 Mulberry Street. There are 60 units of low-market rate housing.

Mayor Mike Spano applauded Governor Kathy Hochul for including Central Avenue in a $17 million statewide resurfacing project.

The first installment of the 2025 city property tax is due on Friday, August 2. Mayor Spano has announced mobile tax locations to assist residents with understanding and paying their bills.

The Yonkers Office for the Aging will distribute farmers market coupons to qualified Yonkers seniors. The coupons will be available at the Office for the Aging from Monday, July 15 to Wednesday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. located at the Chema Community Center, 435 Riverdale Avenue.

Friday's wet weather did not dampen the fun for the annual senior summer picnic and barbecue held inside the Bernice Spreckman Community Center at Coyne Park.

Congratulations Mayor Mike Spano on winning Best Mayor in this year's Best of Westchester!

The City of Yonkers is once again partnering with Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts and Quinn for the Win for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m.

The Yonkers Police Department is gearing up for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Andrus Field, Coyne Park, Sullivan Oval, and JFK Marina. National Night Out is a nationwide effort to promote police and community partnerships.

Come celebrate the Yonkers Animal Shelter on Saturday, July 13 from noon to 3 p.m. Meet and adopt new friends at a discounted price and learn training tips. The furry residents can't wait to meet you!

#PoochoftheWeek Bruce is about two years old and would do best in a home with adults or kids over 16. He loves to cuddle and sit on your feet. He's also a great exercise partner and loves to race. Stop by 1000 Ridge Hill Boulevard to meet him and some new friends. Adopt

Join the Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation for a celebration of National Parks Month on Saturday, July 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Unity Park, Bregano Park or Lennon Park. Call (914) 377-6450 for more information.

Many of your local parks are undergoing an upgrade with new playgrounds, resurfacing, and landscaping. Check out what's coming up in a neighborhood near you!

Come out to Welty Park on Barton Road to listen to the McLean Avenue Band on Thursday, July 18 beginning at 7:00 p.m. For more information call (914) 377-6450

The Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation is hosting an outdoor viewing of Trolls Band Together on Friday, July 19 at Georgia Avenue Park beginning at dusk.

Don't miss a free movie or concert this summer. Check out Mayor Spano's full summer film and concert schedule put together by The Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation. For more information call (914) 377-6450

The Yonkers Youth Bureau is inviting young people entering grades 6 through 8 to participate in the Yonkers Social Circus. The free program begins Monday, August 12. Registration is required.

Registration is now open for the 97th Annual Yonkers Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, September 15.

Yonkers children ages 18 and under are eligible for free summer breakfast and lunch at six Yonkers Public Schools and the Yonkers Public Library. Call (914) 376-8166 for more information.

The Yonkers Public Library is hosting a series of poetry workshops in July and August with local poets including Yonkers' own Phylisha Villanueva, Westchester County's 2024 Poet Laureate.

The Yonkers Public Library is inviting readers of all ages to join a summer reading adventure. Log the books you read for a chance to win an Amazon gift card.

Summer is the season of garden upkeep. Stop by any Yonkers Public Library and pick up flowering, pollinator, and vegetable seeds, while supplies last.

The summer edition of the Hollywood on Hudson newsletter is here! From celebrity sightings to the latest productions, check out what's happening in the film, tv, and production industry, right here in Yonkers!

The Yonkers Brewery set up a pop-up shop at the Cross County Center for a seasonal beer garden located on the green for the summer.

The Untermyer Performing Arts Council presents the Connecticut Ballet's "Ballet Under the Stars," on Saturday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Untermyer Park.

The Hudson River Museum begins its free amphitheater performances this weekend. Saturday, July 13, circus performer Miss Molly will dazzle the audience with high-energy aerial acrobatics. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Waterfront Live returns to 71 Water Grant Street with reggae soul and pop infusion every Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through August 16.

Summer Fest is back at the Cross County Shopping Center with five free concerts on select Wednesdays.

Kick off the weekend with free Friday concerts at Ridge Hill through September.

The New York Blood Center has declared a blood emergency due to a significant drop in donations preceding and following the Memorial Day weekend. St. John's Riverside Hospital is hosting a critical need blood drive for those who are medically eligible on Wednesday, July 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 967 North Broadway in the cafeteria.

Find your future in New York State Government. New York State has a variety of career choices for you!

The Willow at Ridgeway is seeking New York State-certified contractors and suppliers. If you're interested in learning more about becoming part of the project, visit the construction job meet and greet on Wednesday, July 17 at the Grinton I. Will Library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity's ReStore is now open for donations and shopping on Tuesdays through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 470 Nepperhan Avenue.

Bicycle Sundays has returned! Cyclists can travel the Bronx River Parkway from Scarsdale Road in Yonkers to the Westchester County Center in White Plains from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays.

The 2024 golf season is underway at the six Westchester County golf courses including Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake in Yonkers.

The City of Yonkers' leaf blower ban goes into effect on June 1 through September 30. The use of gas-powered leaf blowers is a city code violation and it was enacted to reduce air pollution and protect public health.

The 2024 Recycling Guide is now available online. Residents can view garbage schedules and learn what household items can be recycled and where they can be dropped off. Guide

Want compost? Visit the Yonkers Recycling Center for free compost for eligible residents between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

By not picking up after your dog, you're putting people and pets at risk of being exposed to harmful bacteria. Violators are also subject to a $1,500 fine. 

Construction has been taking place at the Nepperhan Avenue entrance and exit to the Government Center Garage. Access on this side will be closed for several weeks. To gain access, please enter and exit through New Main Street.

Mayor Mike Spano has launched the CodeRED community notification system to send important alerts and time-sensitive messages to city residents and staff members. Sign up