NYC mayor vows to march on Columbus Day, despite debate over explorer’s statue

Christopher Columbus, who died in 1506 just a few years after his first voyage to America, is reviled by historical revisionists and liberals who claim that he symbolizes racism as practiced by European and American whites. On Wednesday, a bronzed plaster statue of the Italian navigator was found beheaded in Columbus Park in Yonkers, New York.

Chef Judi Visits Metro Diner

Having been to many a diner-including one back in the '70s near Manchester, Connecticut, along with a few in a Yonkers, NY and, of course, New Jersey-I was slightly skeptical about a diner coming to Sarasota. Would it be good, hearty food or a fraud? I've been to a few places that claim to be delis but aren't really, and when I walked into the new Metro Diner , at Westfield Siesta Key, I confess I was expecting the same kind of thing.

AOTI Inc. Announces New York City Office Grand Opening

OCEANSIDE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2017 : AOTI Inc. announced today that its fully owned USA-operating subsidiary, Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc., has recently opened a New York City Office in Yonkers, New York to support the ever-increasing usage of its unique Topical Wound Oxygen homecare therapy. This new East Coast location has also been approved by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care under the company's DMEPOS accreditation for Home/Durable Medical Equipment Services.

Yonkers Veteran Named To State Senate’s Hall Of Fame

A Yonkers resident has been elected to the New York State Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame by Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Each year, a veteran from each of the state's Senate districts who has served his military and "performed outstanding service on behalf of their community as a civilian" is celebrated by the government.

Nor’easter Will Bring Soaking Rain, Gusty Winds To Yonkers

Heavy rain, gusty winds and possible flooding will usher in Mother's Day weekend as a Nor'easter will hit the Hudson Valley that could cause sporadic power outages. The soaking rain will arrive late Saturday morning, with one and a half to 2 inches likely on a day in which the high temperature will be around 55. Locally higher amounts of rainfall are possible.

Courtyard Hotel To Open In Yonkers, New York

May 1, 2017 - PRLog -- Courtyard by Marriott Yonkers Westchester County is scheduled to open its doors in Yonkers, New York this Thursday, May 4, 2017. Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard's latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience.

Road Warrior: White Plains Resident Brings Taste Of Greece To Yonkers

Who cares if there are no seats to sit down and eat your meal? The Souvlaki Truck , parked on Central Avenue in Yonkers, continues to rack up fans who either eat standing up, in their cars or take to go. In the four years the truck has been in operation, Chef/Owner George Kringas has found his business, which specializes in Greek favorites like pita sandwiches, falafel and souvlaki, consistently busy.