Samantha Minaya
Samantha Minaya is a freelance writer with a growing platform on Medium.com as well as being a published writer in several publications encompassing various topics including memoirs, personal essays, opinion pieces, and research articles surrounding human rights, LGBTQIA+ rights, women’s rights, politics, psychology, and more. Samantha also edits for an online publication called, Soul Magazine. She says that, “I am happy to be a part of The Yonkers Ledger as a Yonkers resident myself and see my writing contribute to the community.”
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Attorney Michael A. Deem Loses License Amid Allegations of Professional Misconduct
Yonkers attorney Michael A. Deem disbarred by New York State Appeals court. His history of misconduct includes 11 charges.
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Yonkers Pays $87,500 Settlement in Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting of Bank Robbery Suspect
Yonkers settles federal lawsuit for $87,500 with relatives of a bank robbery suspect fatally shot by FBI and police in 2017.
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Congressional Art Competition Welcomes Talented Students from Yonkers
The Congressional Art Competition invites high school students to showcase their talent and have their art displayed in the U.S. Capitol.
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Sarah Lawrence College Hosts Shanequa Benitez’s Exhibit on Environmental Equity
Sarah Lawrence College hosts Shanequa Benitez’s exhibit, “But It’s Ours,” exploring Yonkers’ environmental injustices through art.
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Transforming Lives, One Delivery at a Time: The Remarkable Work of Hillside Food Outreach
The Hillside Food Outreach program has become a pillar of compassion and community by addressing the issue of food insecurity.
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Yonkers Nonprofit Celebrates 20 Years of Providing Free Prom Dresses and Tuxedos
On Friday, March 8th, Operation Prom will be celebrating its 20th anniversary of offering free dresses and tuxedos.