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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Yonkers Man Arrested for Operating Stolen Car Chop Shop in New Jersey
Yonkers resident Edison Cuevas has been arrested on charges related to a stolen car “chop shop” in New Jersey.
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City Council Unanimously Passes Resolution Calling for the Preservation of St. Mary’s Church
The Yonkers City Council passed a resolution calling on the Archdiocese to “find alternatives” to save the historic St. Mary’s Church.
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NYPD Officer Residing in Yonkers Charged With Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Possession of Child Pornography
Federal prosecutors announced the arrest of Yonkers resident Angad Beharry on child sexual exploitation charges.
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City Calls for Nominees to Yonkers Sports Hall of Fame for 2024
The City of Yonkers invites nominations for its Sports Hall of Fame recognizing outstanding sports professionals and amateurs.
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Yonkers Downtown Restaurant Week Returns with Irresistible Dining Deals
The Yonkers Downtown Business Improvement District once again hosts Restaurant Week starting on Feb. 19 and running through March 10.
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Yonkers Students Take the Stepinac Theatre Stage for a Performance of the Clever Comedy, “Clue”
This stage rendition of Clue takes inspiration from the 1985 film and famous Hasbro board game; bringing new life to the popular comedy.