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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Marcos Cruz, a key witness in the quadruple homicide case involving former Yonkers cop Nicholas Tartaglione, received a prison sentence of seven years, equivalent to the time he has already served ...

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 ...

U.S. News and World Report released its annual ranking of the nation’s best schools–including the eight public schools in Yonkers. The rankings provide data on thousands of public high schools across ...

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, ...

In March 2024, a project was presented to the Planning Board for approval of a development at 56 Prospect Street, Yonkers, NY. When the Planning Board reaches a favorable resolution on a project, it ...

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 ...

Dean Politopolous Lakisha Collins Bellamy In addition to primaries for Democratic and Republican City Council President, there was one City Council Democratic Primary. In District 2, incumbent Corazón ...

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 ...