Politics
Announcements, punditry, and upcoming events in the warped world of Yonkers politics.
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City Council Member Files Complaint Listing Violent Threats Made By Majority Leader Tasha Diaz
Majority Leader Tasha Diaz receives another rebuke over remarks she allegedly made threatening violence against a colleague.
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Mike Khader’s Defamation Lawsuit Ends in Some Victories Amongst Other Defeats
Judge David F. Everett dismissed the remaining defendants in the lawsuit brought by former City Council President Mike Khader.
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Yonkers Welcomes Back William Fitzpatrick as New Fire Commissioner
The City Council approved Mayor Spano’s appointment of William Fitzpatrick to be the Commissioner of the Yonkers Fire Department.
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Black Democrats of Westchester County Respond to Call for Ken Jenkins to be Removed from Redistricting Commission
This is in response to NYCD 16 Indivisible Letter to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins dated Jan. 14, 2024
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Bang for Your Buck: Give Us What We Pay For
Given the local City tax imposed upon the citizens of Yonkers, we should expect more transparency and inclusivity from City Hall.
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Open Letter to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins on the Continued Leadership of Ken Jenkins on the Independent Redistricting Commission
An open letter to Senate Maj. Ldr. Stewart-Cousins on the concerns over Ken Jenkins leading the Independent Redistricting Commission.