Legislator Ruth Walter

04/22/2022

Food scrap recycling is easy! Pick up a kit and instructions and start collecting. You’ll be diverting food scraps from incinerators to compost!
Happy Earth Day 2022!!

02/24/2022

Our happy place. Scarpetta yum.

12/30/2021

Westchester has the most amazing parks!

12/30/2021

Find out more about Westchester Power coming to Yonkers!

Yonkers Residents!

Join Sustainable Westchester to learn more about the Westchester Power Community Energy Program coming to the City of Yonkers in March 2022.

Learn more about renewable energy, its benefits and how your participation can make a positive environmental impact in your City. Please use the ZOOM link found below or this tinyurl to enter the meeting:https://tinyurl.com/YonkersJan5.

You can also learn more by visiting sustainablewestchester.org/wp/yonkers

12/28/2021

Pop up clinics at Yonkers Public Library are free and convenient. If you haven’t gotten your vaccine, here’s an easy way to do it!

12/27/2021

🚨🚨🚨 Testing alert!

Westchester County has partnered with Quadrant Bio Sciences to offer free PCR COVID-19 testing at the Westchester County Center starting Wednesday, December 29. This testing is appointment only – walk ins will not be accepted. Appointments will only be available 3 days in advance. Testing is for anyone experiencing symptoms or anyone who has been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The testing is not for travel. Testing is available for all ages, including children and infants.

· Starting around 3:00 P.M today, tests can be scheduled here: http://www.westchestergov.com/health
· Testing will be conducted through the below schedule:
o Dec. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
o Dec. 30, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
o Jan. 3, Noon – 4 p.m.
o Jan. 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
o Jan 5, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
o Jan 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
o Jan 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
o Jan. 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
o Jan. 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

First Dose Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for ages 5 - 11 December 28, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the WCDOH White Plains Clinic, 134 Court Street, White Plains. A parent or legal guardian must be present.

12/27/2021

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YONKERS, NY – December 27, 2021 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced the City is distributing a limited supply of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests to residents, made available by New York State. Starting today at 2PM while supplies last, residents can pick up an at-home test kit (two tests per kit) at Yonkers Office of Emergency Management (OEM), located at 1000 Saw Mill River Road. Kits are limited to one per household and proof of Yonkers residency is required.

12/20/2021

Looking for coop board Fair Housing training? This is free to all Westchester coop board members. Sign up!

12/09/2021

Such a lovely place to have lunch!

12/08/2021

Great guide to 2022 Recycling in Yonkers!

12/08/2021

Are you or someone you know Struggling to stay in your home? Homeowners Relief is here starting Jan 3

New York has secured nearly $539.5 million in aid from the Federal Reserve, which will go directly to those at highest risk for foreclosure and eviction. Homeowners can qualify for up to $50,000 to catch up on unpaid mortgage, property taxes, maintenance fees, and insurance and utility arrears, as well as reduce their current mortgage principal. This is a crucial lifeline to thousands of residents, and lays the groundwork for further aid as we continue to emerge from this crisis.
Visit www.nyhomeownerfund.org for more information.

12/07/2021

Booster appointments can be hard to find! For those looking for a booster, or still in need of a first dose, the Will Library will be hosting a pop-up vaccine site on Thursday, December 9, from noon to 7 PM. All three vaccines will be available, and no appointment is necessary. You can call 914-337-5973 for more information on the event, or call (914) 995-2851 if you need help scheduling a vaccination elsewhere.