Politics
Announcements, punditry, and upcoming events in the warped world of Yonkers politics.
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Stewart-Cousins Stands Firm on Gun Debate
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins makes strong remarks in support of new gun regulations.
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Majority Leader Tasha Diaz Urges Accountability to Taxpayers
Council member Tasha Diaz has been striving to change accountability standards for council employees and office staff.
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Minority Leader Mike Breen and City Council Debate Millionaires Tax
Yonkers City Council is debating the potential impacts of higher tax rates for millionaire residents.
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Minority Leader Mike Breen Seeks New York State Assembly Seat
Yonkers City Council member Mike Breen makes a run against incumbent Nader Sayegh for New York Assembly seat.
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Nader Sayegh Announces the “STOP RUSSIAN AGGRESSION ACT”
New legislation from Nader Sayegh and Elijah Reichlin-Melnick aims to punish Russia via economic divestment over their invasion of Ukraine.
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NAACP Upset by Mayor Spano’s Comments on Jamaal Bowman’s Arrest
The NAACP and others are calling on the Mayor of Yonkers to apologize over remarks he made against Congressman Jamaal Bowman.