Before A Tree Grows in Yonkers starts its second season, writer Phil Zisman has a snowy walk during the Blizzard of 2026 and takes us back through the history of Yonkers Trees.

When a police detective offered a Yonkers waitress half of his lottery ticket instead of a tip, it was a simple act of generosity to a long-time friend. But his decision would not only impact both of ...

International supermarket chain Lidl has announced plans to open a new store in Yonkers. The Germany-based Lidl operates in 32 countries and employs over 341,000 people. It now seeks to expand its ...

Marcos Cruz, a key witness in the quadruple homicide case involving former Yonkers cop Nicholas Tartaglione, received a prison sentence of seven years, equivalent to the time he has already served ...

Elisha Otis is widely credited with inventing the first practical elevator with a safety mechanism. This invention–which he developed in Yonkers–revolutionized the construction industry and made tall ...

The City of Yonkers will host its 2024 Inauguration Ceremony on Monday, January 1st at 12:00pm at Yonkers Riverfront Library. Mayor Spano will be sworn in for his fourth term as the 42nd Mayor of the ...

Hip-Hop superstar, Ice Spice, began her musical journey inspired by New York rappers to eventually blaze her own trail and speak in her own voice. From the Bronx to Yonkers, she is now on the world’s ...

Will Yonkers have to cut the budget and significantly raise taxes next year? If the proposed Westchester County budget is a predictor, the answer may very well be “yes.” The County budget for 2026 ...

It’s been a punishing winter. I don’t blame anyone who hasn’t been paying attention to Yonkers politics, but we at the Ledger can’t let a blizzard or two stop us from following developments. This year ...

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) is eager to move forward with the first phase of their $2B plan to improve the Hillview Reservoir, a water storage reservoir ...

For Yonkers residents of Woodworth Avenue, between Babcock Place and LaMartine Avenue, time is running short. If the community wants to try to stop a development of two 32-story residential towers in ...

Two items on the Yonkers City Council meeting agenda for Dec. 12 raise the annual salaries for the Mayor and Council Members. The charter for the City of Yonkers defines the terms for compensation of ...