REAL ESTATE: One Of Yonkers Iconic Eye Soars Has Been Torn Down And Will Become And Will Get Public Assistance To Create A Dunkin Doughnuts
YONKERS: #MapleReality an affiliate of #YonkersContracting has taken down a southwestern restaurant that has been vacant for years and bring a Dunkin Doughnuts to the site.
The Yonkers IDA plans to enter into a lease, leaseback and tax agreement with the real estate company, because it will increase employment opportunities in the city.
The #YonkersIDA will conduct a public hearing on the matter at a date to be announced.
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DAILY VOICE: Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Drugged Victim Reports Move Into Area
YONKERS: A registered sex offender convicted of raping a drugged victim and was busted with child porn has reported a move in Westchester County.
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 35-year-old Arthur O’Dwyer, who has reported a move to an apartment on Harriman Avenue.
The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned O’Dwyer as a level two threat, which means he is at “moderate risk of a repeat offense.”…..
CINEMA ARTS: Yonkers is once again home to another production called Evil.
HOLLYWOOD ON THE HUDSON: Yonkers’ historic and scenic location has made it the perfect host for dozens of productions such as Orange is the New Black, Law & Order: SVU, Show Me a Hero and so much more.
YONKERS FILM: The pilot of this drama-filled production was also shot in City Hall and now that it’s been picked up for another season.
City Hall’s Ceremonial Court Room is frequently featured in the film series
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YONKERS NEWS BREAKERS: Gas Leak On Yonkers Avenue
JOHN RIVERA: Don’t Be Alarmed ,Con-Edison will fix it maybe 3 months from now ,The reason I say that is because many people including myself called them and they say “They will look into It same way they always look into many other issues”
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YONKERS CARES: The City’s annual“Backpack to School” school supply donation drive has been launched
The 8th Annual Donation Drive provides backpacks and school supplies to Yonkers Public Schools students most in need.
Items donated will be provided to the students of Paideia School 24. Any remaining items will be available to students while supplies last.
Backpacks and school supply donations may be made at Backpack to School drop-off locations, including:
Yonkers City Hall-40 South Broadway
Robert W. Cacace Justice Center-100 South Broadway
Government Building-87 Nepperhan Avenue
Yonkers Riverfront Library-1 Larkin Center
Grinton I. Will Library-1500 Central Park Avenue
Crestwood Library-16 Thompson Street
Ridge Hill (Guest Services)-73 Market Street
All four Police Precincts
PCT 1-730 E. Grassy Sprain Road
PCT 2-441 Central Park Avenue
PCT 3-435 Riverdale Avenue
PCT 4-53 Shonnard Place
“Back to school supplies can be a financial burden for working families, especially for families who have more than one child in school,” said Mayor Mike Spano
“I encourage our community to join our Backpack to School Drive and lend a helping hand to those students most in need.”
The Backpack to School Drive will run through August 22nd.
For more information about the program, please contact the City of Yonkers Public Information Office at 914-377-6300
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Woman claims man assaulted her on public bus in Yonkers…
YONKERS – A woman claims that she was attacked onboard a public bus and the driver did nothing to stop it.
Wykeema Carson says she was taking a bus to pick up her car on Saturday when a male passenger attacked her.
She says she was on the Bee-Line Bus and accidentally paid too much for her fare.
She then says she asked the driver to give her back the difference, as well as a transfer.
Carson says the driver didn’t want to give her the money back, and then a male passenger started shouting expletives at her.
He then allegedly jumped on her and began punching her in the face.
“I’m hearing my teeth cracked, I’m hearing my nose break, I’m hearing my eye shattered while he’s punching me in the my face,” Carson says.
She says this went on for several stops without the bus driver pulling over to stop or call 911.
Eventually the attacker stopped and got off and she took the bus to St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Nurses at the hospital called 911 and a report was filed with #WestchesterCounty Police. …
http://westchester.news12.com/story/40845528/woman-claims-man-assaulted-her-on-public-bus-in-yonkers