The community is invited to reflect and remember on 9/11 during two ceremonies on Wednesday, September 11. The first, along the waterfront at 8:30 a.m. and in the evening at Conor Park at 7:00 p.m.

The YonkersTron located on top of the Government Center Garage at the corner of Nepperhan Avenue and Main Street will have a special display on 9/11 commemorating the lives lost from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The Yonkers City Hall clock tower will join landmarks across New York State honoring the unbreakable spirit of New York on 9/11 by lighting up in blue.

New Superintendent of Schools, Aníbal Soler, Jr. visited students at several schools on the first day of class and offered a message for academic success.

Yonkers Safe Stop was featured on WABC showcasing the success of the school bus stop-arm camera program. Motorists who pass a stop arm could face a $250 fine.

Learn about what makes the new Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School unique and see some of the new spaces.

The City of Yonkers has converted Lawrence Street into a one-way westbound street to ensure smoother traffic ahead of the opening of the new Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School. Motorists will be entering from McLean Ave and exiting onto Van Cortlandt Park Avenue beginning August 22.

The Robert Halmi, Sr Academy of Film and Television will welcome new students next week. The curriculum will include academics and craft classes specializing in the film and television industry.

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!

Mayor Spano high-fived neighborhood kids celebrating the newest renovations at Ravine Avenue Park.

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

Registration is now open for the 2024 Yonkers Golf Classic Tournament scheduled for Sunday, October 6 at the Dunwoodie Golf Course and Sunday, October 20 at the Sprain Lake Golf Course. For more information call (914) 377-4444.

The Yonkers Women in Law Enforcement (YWLE) are going head to head on September 7 in a charity softball series at Coyne Park at 3 p.m. Money raised from the event will go to the Westchester B.L.U.E. Foundation.

The Yonkers Police Department hosted a pop-up event at Shoprite on Prospect Street to inform the public about resources available to prevent opioid addiction.

The Yonkers Office of Emergency Management is offering a free Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) course beginning September 24. The course teaches participants how to plan for disasters and respond to emergency situations in order to help neighbors, families and the community. The deadline to sign up for the program is September 10. Email to enroll.

The Yonkers Fire Department is inspecting fire hydrants for the next 6 to 8 weeks. 

The work will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Mayor Spano will celebrate the Salvadoran community on Friday, September 13 with a ceremonial flag raising at the Unity Fountain at City Hall at 4:00 p.m.

Take a stroll along Mclean Avenue on Saturday, September 7 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. for the annual fall festival, Meet Me at McLean, with food, music, and family-friendly activities.

Yonkers Riverfest returns to the downtown area on Saturday, September 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. featuring live music, arts and crafts, and food.

The 2024 Tour de Yonkers is scheduled for Sunday, September 29 at 8:30 a.m. The 50-mile ride begins and ends at the Beczak Center on 35 Alexander Street.

#PoochoftheWeek Petey is loves to roll in the grass and scratch his back. He would love to be with a forever family that has a backyard. He would do well with teenagers to hang out with and while he likes other dogs, he is very dog selective. Stop by 1000 Ridge Hill Boulevard to meet him and some new friends. Adopt

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. 

The summer edition of Yonkers Green Talk is now available. Find out about all sustainable and green initiatives happening in Yonkers.

The City of Yonkers' leaf blower ban is currently in effect 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

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

The new City of Yonkers website allows users to request proclamations, city hall tours and meetings at their fingertips. Users can also access information to community events, online bill pay, and job postings.