images of Federal, State and County Legislative Buildings It’s been a punishing winter. I don’t blame anyone who hasn’t been paying attention to Yonkers politics, but we at the Ledger can’t let a ...

Join HRCA and WBWPC’s Affordable Housing Forum on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 6-8 PM at Yonkers Riverfront Library. Expert panelists including housing officials, developers, and advocates will ...

In the view of Mayor Mike Spano, Yonkers has entered into a glorious new era, with the city now gaining fame as “Hollywood on the Hudson” and “Destination Yonkers.” In the Mayor’s speech, Spano ...

We need you! The Yonkers Ledger is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit local news organization that relies on volunteer support from our community. Beyond the civic duty of informing for your friends and ...

This high-energy event features youth and adult Breakin'(breakdancing) competitions with $3,000 in cash prizes (12-Under, 15-Under, & Adults). Dancers from Westchester County, across the five boroughs ...

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) is eager to move forward with the first phase of their $2B plan to improve the Hillview Reservoir, a water storage reservoir ...

Certain cases in American legal history stand out as societal touchstones. They reshape the legal landscape, set precedents, and alter the communities they impact in remarkable ways. In 1980, one such ...

Will Yonkers have to cut the budget and significantly raise taxes next year? If the proposed Westchester County budget is a predictor, the answer may very well be “yes.” The County budget for 2026 ...

The Yonkers train station has a rich history dating back over 100 years. Each day it transports hundreds of passengers down to New York City, up to Albany, and many places in-between. Throughout the ...

2026 is upon us, here’s a thought that may help connect you to the trees. Three years ago, I took this photo of a tree in Yonkers that inspired this story. Do you see the leaf? Later I wrote: A cold, ...

Alisa Bajraktarevic, a 34-year-old NYPD officer and resident of Yonkers, brought a lawsuit against the department claiming her career has been derailed after a topless image of her was circulated ...

Plastic is a big business. From the little plastic sleeves of ketchup and soy sauce to the plastic clamshells protecting each apple at the airport, we are drowning in plastic packaging In 2019, I ...