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Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano Declines to Run for Westchester …
23 hours ago · November 12, 2024. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said today that he will not run for Westchester County Executive in 2025, and looks forward to serving Yonkers during the remaining three years of his current term as Mayor. At the same time, said Spano, he intends to sit down with Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins, who is ...
DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE KEN JENKINS OFFICIALLY …
22 hours ago · Ken Jenkins Deputy County Executive and Democrat Ken Jenkins officially announced his candidacy for Westchester County Executive at a kickoff in White Plains. With a track record of service alongside County Executive George Latimer, who is heading to Congress in 2025, Ken is committed to building on the progress achieved in recent years and ensuring […]
Merante and Spano Debate Bail Reform; the Race for Yonkers …
Sep 21, 2023 · Merante’s campaign recently released a video on Social Media criticizing Spano for the problems of bail reform. The recent release of a man who assaulted a Yonkers cop ,and breaking his nose, without bail is one example of the failures that some see with cashless bail. Merante said that Spano “lacks the political courage” to standup and ...
Yonkers Mayor Spano Presents 2025 Budget; 5.51% Property Tax …
Apr 25, 2024 · The Executive Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 for the combined City and Board of Education (BOE) Operating Funds is $1.46 billion, an increase of $32.7 million or 2.28%. Yonkers Board of Education. The Executive Budget includes a record $298.5 million appropriation for the Board of Education, the largest-ever budgeted by an Administration.
Facts Don’t Lie: A Ten-Year, Transformational Change in Yonkers …
Mar 24, 2022 · The facts don’t lie: Unemployment -was at 3.60% for Dec 2021 in Yonkers, and over the past 5 years, remained below 5%, until COVID, when unemployment figures spiked across the state and country. Yonkers remains below the State average unemployment rate, and below the other Big 5 Cities in NY; Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo and New York City.
YPS Superintendent Presents Budget for 2024-25 School Year with …
Mar 14, 2024 · End of COVID Federal Funds -$33 Million–and Last Year YPS Used $34 Million in Fund Balance. By Dan Murphy For the first time in five years, the Yonkers Public Schools faces a serious budget gap, which will be difficult to close without cuts to programs and staff. YPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Luis Rodriguez has presented his budget to the Yonekrs Board of Education, with an $86 Million ...
Unite NY Releases 2024 New York State Election Results Analysis
4 days ago · In 2024: 800,000 fewer votes were cast for President in New York compared to 2020. Kamala Harris won New York State by a margin of 54.64-43.27 (11%), despite Democrats outnumbering Republicans by more than 2-1. Prop 1 was approved by a margin of 56.58-34.94 (22%) Few races were competitive: Just 3 (of 26) House Races were decided by less than 5 ...
Early Voting is Here – Make Your Voice Heard | Yonkers Times
Nov 2, 2024 · This year, with Early Voting available until Sunday, November 3rd, I encourage every eligible voter to take advantage of this chance, regardless of party affiliation. Now, more than ever, it’s essential to make our voices heard. For generations, people have fought for the right to vote – a right that some today may take for granted.
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Republican DA candidate John Sarcone, left, and Democratic candidate for DA Susan Cacace, right