Politics
Announcements, punditry, and upcoming events in the warped world of Yonkers politics.
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Representative Jamaal Bowman Calls for “Mutual Understanding” As Investigation Continues Into Claims of Antisemitism at High School Basketball Game
As the investigation continues over alleged hateful remarks made during a girls’ basketball game, Bowman urges “not to jump to conclusions.”
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City Council President Lakisha Collins-Bellamy Pushes for Board of Ethics Transparency
Yonkers City Council President proposes legislation to make minutes from Board of Ethics meetings automatically public.
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City Council Member Corazón Pineda-Isaac Calls No Latino Committee Chairs, “An Outrage”
The only Latinx member of the City Council was denied the chairmanship of a committee. She shared her concern over lack of representation.
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Westchester Board of Legislators Welcomes Newly Elected Shanae Williams
The Westchester Board of Legislators announced its anticipation for the swearing-in of three newly elected representatives.
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Deputy Mayor Anthony Landi Takes Over Building Department; Former Deputy Mayor Sue Gerry Returns
Anthony Landi replaces Sam Borrelli as the Commissioner of the Dept of Housing and Buildings and Sue Gerry returns as Deputy Mayor.
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Mayor, Council Members, and Judges Sworn In to New Terms
On Monday January 1, 2024, officials in Yonkers took their oaths and were sworn in to their new terms in municipal government.