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Save the Date! The Yonkers Marathon is on Sunday, September 20🏃Whether you’re going for the full marathon, half marathon...
08/31/2026

Save the Date! The Yonkers Marathon is on Sunday, September 20🏃

Whether you’re going for the full marathon, half marathon, or 5K, there’s a race for every level. Lace up and join us in Yonkers for this milestone event!

📅 September 20
📍 Yonkers, NY
🔗Register here: https://events.elitefeats.com/26yonkers

Calling all heroes, creators, cosplayers, gamers and fans of all ages! 🦸🎮✨Get ready for Yonkers Comic Con 2026 on Saturd...
08/28/2026

Calling all heroes, creators, cosplayers, gamers and fans of all ages! 🦸🎮✨

Get ready for Yonkers Comic Con 2026 on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Yonkers Riverfront Library!

Come celebrate comics, creativity, cosplay, gaming and more. Best of all, admission is free!

Don’t miss out! 🎉

Join us as we reimagine the future of Central Avenue! 🏙️🚶The first of three community vision sessions will take place on...
08/26/2026

Join us as we reimagine the future of Central Avenue! 🏙️🚶

The first of three community vision sessions will take place on Monday, August 31, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Grinton I. Will Library.

This community-centered planning initiative will explore ways to transform Central Park Avenue into a more walkable, connected and vibrant corridor. Your voice and ideas can help shape the future!

Stay tuned for more information. ✨

The Grinton I. Will Library has a brand-new parking lot! 🚗✨Thanks to state funding secured by Senator Shelley Mayer, the...
08/25/2026

The Grinton I. Will Library has a brand-new parking lot! 🚗✨

Thanks to state funding secured by Senator Shelley Mayer, the parking lot has undergone its first full repaving since the library opened in 1962. The project also includes important accessibility upgrades, making the library more accessible for all.

A great improvement for our community! 📚

Did you know it was once against the law to wear shorts in The City of Yonkers ? 🩳😮CBS Sunday Morning recently sat down ...
08/24/2026

Did you know it was once against the law to wear shorts in The City of Yonkers ? 🩳😮

CBS Sunday Morning recently sat down with Mayor Mike Spano to look back at this surprising piece of Yonkers history and the former fashion faux pas that could once land you in trouble with the law!

Watch the segment to learn more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/short-pants-the-long-and-the-short-of-it/

Nominate a Local Business for Yonkers’ September Spotlight!Mayor Spano’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Spotlight Ini...
08/19/2026

Nominate a Local Business for Yonkers’ September Spotlight!

Mayor Spano’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Spotlight Initiative is now accepting nominations for September! This initiative recognizes outstanding minority- and women-owned businesses making a difference in the Yonkers community.

📅 Nomination deadline: Tuesday, September 15
🏆 Business recognition: Friday, September 25 at 3:00 p.m.

Know a deserving business?
Submit your nomination and help shine a light on the incredible entrepreneurs in our community! ✨

Yonkers Fashion Week is back! 👗The week kicks off August 19 with the Special Abilities Showcase at 6:00 p.m. at the Yonk...
08/18/2026

Yonkers Fashion Week is back! 👗

The week kicks off August 19 with the Special Abilities Showcase at 6:00 p.m. at the Yonkers Riverfront Library, followed by fashion shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

📍 Yonkers Riverfront Library
📅 August 19–22
📲 For more information, text (914) 498-3514.

Come out and celebrate fashion, creativity, and the incredible talent in our community! 💫

Mayor Mike Spano joined the annual ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, helping raise awarenes...
08/17/2026

Mayor Mike Spano joined the annual ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, helping raise awareness and support for the fight against ALS.

The event was started by Yonkers native Pat Quinn, who inspired the movement before passing away from ALS in 2020. His legacy continues to make an impact as communities come together to raise awareness and support those affected by the disease. 🧊💙

FIRST-TIME BUS RIDERS! 🎒🚌Is your child riding the school bus for the first time? Join Yonkers Public Schools on Friday, ...
08/14/2026

FIRST-TIME BUS RIDERS! 🎒🚌

Is your child riding the school bus for the first time? Join Yonkers Public Schools on Friday, August 21, from 9:00–10:30 a.m. to learn important school bus safety tips, tour a yellow school bus, and meet your child’s elementary school principal!

📞 For more information, call (914) 376-8015.

SAVE THE DATE: YONKERS MARATHON!🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Get ready to run through Yonkers on Sunday, September 20, as the Yonkers Marath...
08/13/2026

SAVE THE DATE: YONKERS MARATHON!🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Get ready to run through Yonkers on Sunday, September 20, as the Yonkers Marathon celebrates its 99th year! 🎉

Known for its challenging, scenic course through the city’s hills and along the Hudson River, there’s a race for everyone—from the full and half marathon to the 5K.

Lace up and get ready to hit the streets of Yonkers! 🏅🌊

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