YONKERS: On Thanksgiving Day, from 12 noon-3pm at the Nepperhan Community Center, Project Inspire, Yonkers will hold its 4th annual community Thanksgiving Giveback.

Volunteers and donations are needed to feed the homeless and those who could use a good meal. Email to projectinspireyonkers@gmail.com for more information.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Board of Directors of the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency (YIDA) voted at its August 17th meeting final approval of financial incentives for two new residential development projects – Horizon at Ridge Hill and Hudson Hill.

PRESS RELEASE: The two projects represent a total private investment of approximately $129 million and are expected to create 183 construction jobs

YONKERS: Horizon at Ridge Hill is a third residential tower at the Monarch at Ridge Hill community located at 601-701 Ridge Hill Boulevard. The new 14-story tower will feature 180 rental apartments which will join an already occupied 162-unit condominium tower (Tower 1) and a 180-unit residential rental tower (Tower 2) that will be occupied shortly.

The 225,000-square-foot project will be located on vacant land to the south of the existing two towers. Long-term plans call for a fourth residential tower to be developed south of the project.

The new tower will include 7 studio apartments 105 one-bedroom, 64 two-bedroom and 4 three-bedroom apartments. The new tower will also include 18 affordable units and commons spaces. Residents will have access to the adjoining Amenity Building which features a gym, children’s playroom, movie theater and pool.

The $75 million project is expected to create 100 construction jobs and 6 full-time jobs. The developer of the project is Hudson at Ridge Hill LLC whose parent company is Azorim, which is Israel’s largest development company.

Plans for Hudson Hill call for the development of residential units for low-income families. Located on a site at 76 Locust Hill Avenue, the six-story residential building will include 113 affordable housing rental units comprised of a mix of 19 studios, 45 one-bedroom, 44 two-bedroom and 5 three-bedroom units.

All of the units will be permanent housing restricted to families earning no more than 60% of AMI for the Westchester County area. Forty-five of the units will be supportive in nature for formerly homeless tenants. The building will include a community room, recreation room, outdoor courtyard garden and 84-space parking garage.

The $53.9 million project, which is being developed by Westhab, is expected to create 83 construction jobs and six full-time jobs. The City of Yonkers has committed $172,489 to Westhab in pre-development funds and another $600,000 in HOME funds for construction costs. Westhab anticipates that Westchester County will provide grant financing to reimburse Westhab for the $1.4 million purchase price of the land through the county’s New Homes Land Acquisition fund program.

Hudson Hill was chosen to receive NYSERDA’s Buildings of Excellence Award (BOE), the highest honor given by New York State for energy efficiency and sustainability.

Hudson Hill is the first project in Yonkers to receive a NYSERDA BOE award since the competition began in early 2019.

FOCUS ON: The Charter School of Educational Excellence (CSEE) has over 800 students in grades K-12 and provides excellent education opportunities to students in a safe environment.

CSEE has exceptional high test scores that are higher than Yonkers and Westchester County

The School Superintendent Is Cindy Lopez

Charter School of Educational Excellence

260 Warburton Avenue

Yonkers, NY 10701

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YONKERS EVENT: The Yonkers Police Department Is sponsoring “A Night Out” Where #YonkersPD Commissioner #JohnMueller May Order Yonkers PBA President Det. Keith Olson To “Stop And Shake” Police Reform Activist Hector Santiago.

LOL… Its Unclear If YPD Det. Keith Olson Will Shake Police Reform Activist Hector Santiago’s Hand Or Just Grab Him By The Neck And Shake His Entire Body.

The smart money says Keith Olson will not allow Commissioner Mueller to do Hector Santiago’s hand shaking program at this police event.

Either Way, The Yonkers PD Fun Begins On Tuesday August 3 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM.

YONKERS: A detailed a study bu the Yonkers Newswire evaluated larceny-thefts in the United States for mid-sized cities.

Data was procured for cities around the country through the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program ranging from 2015-19, before current Yonkers Police Department Commissioner John Mueller Became The Man In Charge – And Ruled over A Local Crime Surge.

Yonkers recorded the fewest larcenies at 711 per 100,000 population while similar sized Springfield, Mo ranked last in this category at 5,802 larceny thefts.

When Greenburgh Police Officers arrived at the ShopRite parking lot, they saw the suspect walking through the store’s parking lot, with store security following him.

The suspect, later identified as Michael Morra, was carrying a bag with eight bags of frozen shrimp, totaling $183.74.

Morra was taken to police headquarters where a check of his information revealed he’s wanted by the Yonkers Police Department for an active warrant.

The #YonkersPD was notified and said they would extradite.

Morra was charged with criminal possession of property in the fifth degree and given a summons to appear in Greenburgh court June 18.

He was released to the custody of two YPD police officers

“The Sewage Treatment Plant has been a sore subject in the Ludlow Park community for decades. Sitting on the Hudson River, the plant is a source of air pollution to the disgust of our residents. Despite cries from locals, officials have done little to fix the problems caused by the plant.

We all deserve to know the truth about the ongoing fight to clean up the Sewage Treatment Plant.

As your County Legislator, I have always recognized the air pollution from the plant as a serious health hazard. For years, I have worked to fund various remedial projects to correct the problem.

To view this in historical terms, we know this to be, whether intended or not, an issue of environmental injustice. The Ludlow Park community has borne the burden of the entire county’s waste for decades now.

Rather than building a plant in another part of the county, Ludlow Park has born the environmental impact. It is well past the time to right this injustice and clean up the plant.

We must be swift and address this problem head-on. I do not believe that in my lifetime I will see another plant built, whether in the north or elsewhere. Rather than watch our residents get sick, we need to fix the problems that are causing the unhealthy air, while working on responsible development in the surrounding area. I continue to work to keep improvement projects funded and moving forward.

Not only that, I have also worked to establish a more green space along the water. I have secured $10 million for a county park in the vacant lot adjacent to the plant. I have also partnered with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano to establish more green space for our residents along the waterfront.

I have been a County Legislator from 2002 to 2011 and now again since 2019. Over 19 years, I have supported and advocated for efforts to clean the air in a phased-in approach. Through that work, projects have been undertaken to modernize engines, blower aeration, and flood prevention systems. We have also been able to replace gates and valves with modern equipment, with a cleaner byproduct.

We have executed four phases of odor control projects.

Last year alone, $35 million dollars was allocated for further improvements across the facility. $108 million and counting to clean the air for Ludlow Park residents, and we have not stopped fighting to this day.

While conditions have greatly improved, we need to do more. I have joined with County Executive George Latimer to request an additional $69 million in federal funds to improve the facility further.

The $69 million will go toward the installation of caps on the tanks of the sewage in the treatment process. With the support of Congressmember Jamal Bowman, we intend to lobby the federal government together until the funds are allocated.

It is our responsibility in government to protect our people. I have always been diligent in my work to improve conditions for the community surrounding the sewage treatment plant as well as the Hudson River. I look forward to continuing this effort and working with leaders at all levels to get the job done.”

YONKERS CLIP JOINT MILLIONS: The seller of 239 Emerald Lane was Tim J. Rooney Jr., whose career has included a role working for his dad at Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway in New York. In early 2019, the Rooney family sold the racetrack and casino to MGM Resorts International for a reported $850 million in cash and stock.

Tim Rooney Jr. paid a recorded $5.4 million for the five-bedroom house in 2018, property records show. He sold it as the trustee of a revocable trust in his name.

Daniel Thomas Van Voorhis was the buyer and acted as trustee of a living trust in his name, the deed shows.

Tim Rooney Jr., A grandson of the late Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney, listed his address on the deed is listed as a unit he bought in March for a recorded at $2.65 million at Warden House, a landmarked condominium building at 200 N. Ocean Blvd.

The Rooney family has deep roots in Palm Beach thanks to degenerate gamblers in Yonkers.

Rooney Sr.’s brother, Arthur J. Rooney Jr., and his wife, Kathleen — known as Kay — also have a home in Palm Beach.

The extended Rooney family’s business interests include ownership of the Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm Beach.

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YONKERS: Families in the city of hills are still recovering from the COVID pandemic, but with mixed signals from federal and state officials on mask requirements, residents are balancing their own judgments on public health and face-covering etiquette.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its guidance on mask wearing last week.

The CDC said last week that masks are no longer necessary if you’ve been fully vaccinated, a guidance New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state would be following as of Wednesday, when restaurants expand capacity.

But. many residents in the city of hills say they’ll continue to wear masks, at least indoors, even if they’ve been inoculated, even after most restrictions end on Wednesday.

Technically New York is on the honor system to determine who’s vaccinated.

Yonkers schools will continue to maintain masking, as most students have not been vaccinated.

YONKERS: MGM officials say they hope to eventually bring professional boxing events back to Yonkers if the Empire City Casino gets a full gaming license and is allowed to develop the 97 acre Central Avenue property they have invested over a billion dollars in.

YONKERS HISTORY: John Sullivan n Irish-American from Massachusetts reigning from 1882 to 1892 when gloves were first brought into boxing.

He was also a bareknuckle champion before that.

He helped propel boxing to the masses at that time.

In some ways he helped sports media and sports journalism, internationally, move into the public conscience at that time.

Like many of that time, times were hard with lack of job opportunities for the likes of the Irish, Blacks, Jews and Italians in America, so fighting was a natural way for Sullivan to earn a bit of money.

Indeed he turned out to be very good at it.

This time 140 years ago today he showed it with a knockout of John Flood in Yonkers, New York, 1881.

His record was a bone of contention to some.

Consisting of of 47 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws and 38 wins inside the distance to most historians.

Sullivan passed away age 59 after what in those days would have been probably been considered an addictive personality, with reported food and alcohol addictions playing a role in an unhealthy life as he aged.

An unbelievable fighter though and forever a part of boxing history for good reason.

He’d of only being light-heavyweight today likely but a very battle-experienced individual for his time.

Someone who did an awful lot for boxing not just in America, but the world.

The last fight of his career was a loss to another Irish American ‘Gentleman’ Jim Corbett.

DESPERATE CANDIDATES: Reporter Ru Ros says there are two so-called politicians going around secretly recording conversation between then and members of the media and others….

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PRESS RELEASE: Rev. Steve Lopez and Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio to serve as president and vice-president respectively for the 2021-2022 school year. Both will serve one-year terms in their leadership posts.

YONKERS: Rev. Lopez was appointed in 2013. Mayor Mike Spano re-appointed Rev. Lopez to his second five-year term as Trustee in May 2018.

During his tenure on the Board, Rev. Lopez served as Vice President in 2013, 2014 and 2015. In 2016, he was first elected President and re-elected to the leadership position each consecutive year – 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio was appointed by Mayor Mike Spano in 2017. Dr. Del Vecchio served as Vice President in 2021.

THE AMERICAN DREAM: Residents may be interested in buying a home, but think they cannot qualify due to their credit history, credit score, income, limited down payment, or other financial barrier.

SONYMA: However, you may qualify for programs through NYS that can help make home ownership a reality. Please check out this helpful webinar being sponsored by @nyshcronlinehosted and hosted by the State of NY Mortgage Agency (SONYMA).

The Guide is intended to assist those who:

▪️ Are looking for affordable housing in Yonkers
▪️ Are helping families and individuals who are looking for affordable housing in Yonkers

In summary, affordable housing in Yonkers consists of housing for:

▪️ Families…56 properties…5,803 apartments
▪️ Seniors…24 properties…2,449 apartments
▪️ Supportive Housing…20+ properties…352 apartments plus 604 beds

The Guide provides the following information for each of the affordable housing properties in Yonkers:

▪️ Rental/management agent name and phone number
▪️ Property address
▪️ Number of apartments/congregate beds
▪️ Apartment types (studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, …)
▪️ Maximum allowable income as a percentage of the Westchester County median income

It also includes an “Affordability Chart” which translates the maximum allowable income percentage to a specific dollar amount by household size and identifies the probable rent by household size.