Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon

To sit all through seven Rocky movies, you're going to need the eye of the tiger and be ready to fly high now. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic boxing franchise, the Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers is screening all seven Rocky movies on Dec. 3, starting at 11 a.m. Six of the movies, including "Creed" will be screened in 35 mm.

Mount Vernon Native DMX Performs For Police ‘Heroes’ That Saved His Life

Mount Vernon native DMX was back in Westchester recently to thank the Yonkers police officers who helped save his life at a local hotel parking lot earlier this year. In February, the rapper was rushed to the hospital after first responders were alerted of a man who had collapsed, wasn't breathing and was unresponsive in the parking lot of the Ramada Inn in Yonkers.

Leake & Watts In Yonkers To Honor Educational Leader At Gala

Longtime educator Joyce Coppin Mondesire will be recognized for her service at a Yonkers-based nonprofit's annual fundraising gala. Leake & Watts has helped thousands of children and adults in Westchester and New York City overcome adversity and social challenges through special education, juvenile justice, pre-school, and other programs.

Film On Human Trafficking Screens In Yonkers

The Junior League of Bronxville will help raise awareness about human trafficking through a one-time screening of "SOLD" at Yonkers' Showcase Cinema de Lux Ridge Hill, on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Based on the global bestseller "SOLD," by Patricia McCormick, this award-winning film tells the unforgettable story of a girl who risks everything for freedom after being trafficked from her mountain village in Nepal to a brothel in India. "SOLD gives a voice to the millions of children who disappear every year.

Junior League of Bronxville Screens Film On Human Trafficking

The Junior League of Bronxville will help raise awareness about human trafficking through a one-time screening of "SOLD" at Yonkers' Showcase Cinema de Lux Ridge Hill, on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Based on the global bestseller "SOLD," by Patricia McCormick, this award-winning film tells the unforgettable story of a girl who risks everything for freedom after being trafficked from her mountain village in Nepal to a brothel in India. "SOLD gives a voice to the millions of children who disappear every year.

Westchester Women’s Agenda Holds Forum In Yonkers On Paid Family Leave

Assembly member Shelley Mayer and the Westchester Women's agenda will host "Making Work Work for Families: A Forum on NYS Paid Family Leave and Minimum Wage Increase" on Thursday, July 28 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Yonkers Riverfront Library in the community room. Learn about the measures, how they will affect employees and employers, and the next steps that can be taken to improve them.

Frank Pepe Pizzeria, Yonkers Brewing Team Up For Pizza, Beer Fest

Pepe's Pizza will partner with the team from Yonkers Brewing Co. for a pizza and beer fest beginning Monday, June 6 and running through Friday, June 17. Pizza and beer lovers can enjoy YBC's warm weather seasonal, Yonkers Shower Time Pale Ale, or their Yonkers IPA, by the bottle, draught pint or pitcher, paired with a classic Pepe's pizza.

Greens, Baked Goods And More At Groundwork’s Yonkers Farmers’ Market

Groundwork Hudson Valley will kick off this year's Get Fresh Yonkers Farmers' Market season on Friday, June 3 at the Van der Donck Park, across the Metro North Yonkers Station. The market will run from noon to 5 p.m. weekly through October 28. This season, the market will feature hyper-locally grown produce and hydroponic vegetables from citizen farmers and the Science Barge.