Yonkers, NY

Public Hearing Notice

The Yonkers City Council is holding a public hearing and considering a resolution to honor the late Mary Teague by renaming a portion of Hawthorne Avenue between Hudson Street and Main Street as 'Mary Teague Way'. The agenda includes roll call and the public hearing notice for this honorary street renaming.

• Public hearing on resolution honoring Mary Teague
• Authorizes honorary street renaming of Hawthorne Avenue from Hudson Street to Main Street as 'Mary Teague Way'

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The Yonkers City Council meets on September 29, 2026 at Saunders Trades and Technical High School. The agenda includes a resolution honoring Mary Teague and authorizing the honorary renaming of Hawthorne Avenue from Hudson Street to Main Street as "Mary Teague Way," plus a special ordinance authorizing an encroachment in the right-of-way on South Broadway and Caryl Avenue. The Council will also consider an inter-municipal agreement with the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency for employment-related assistance, noted as having a positive fiscal impact. The remaining items are largely ceremonial resolutions declaring October 2026 awareness and heritage months.

• Resolution honoring Mary Teague and authorizing honorary street renaming of Hawthorne Avenue from Hudson Street to Main Street as "Mary Teague Way"
• Special ordinance authorizing an encroachment in the right-of-way on South Broadway and Caryl Avenue, subject to terms and conditions
• Resolution approving an inter-municipal agreement between the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency for employment-related assistance (positive fiscal impact)
• Resolutions declaring October 2026 as Disability Employment Awareness Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, Italian American Heritage Month, Polish American Heritage Month, National Bullying Prevention Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Fire Prevention Month
• Resolutions recognizing September as NICU Awareness Month, September 29 as Sibling Support Day, September 30 as NICU Awareness Day, October 6 as World Cerebral Palsy Day, and October 2 as National Custodian Appreciation Day

Legislation and Codes

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The Yonkers City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including property sales, a zoning moratorium, and multiple grant acceptances. Key items include a $4.05 million affordable housing grant, a $3.32 million settlement for a 1989 petroleum spill, and a temporary ban on new self-storage facilities. The agenda also includes routine approvals and proclamations.

• Local law to convey former Public School #9 for redevelopment
• Local law to sell 566 Saw Mill River Road
• Temporary moratorium on self-storage facilities
• $4,050,000 Westchester County Housing Implementation Fund grant for 636 South Broadway affordable housing
• Settlement of $3,321,809.25 for 1989 petroleum spill

Real Estate Committee

The Real Estate Committee will consider four items: a local law authorizing the conveyance of the former Public School #9 for redevelopment, a special ordinance approving an amendment to a 2017 tax exemption agreement with the Municipal Housing Authority and authorizing a three-year PILOT abatement, a general ordinance to rezone certain properties to D-MX or UR-HD districts and update zoning maps, and a resolution approving an amendment to a planned urban redevelopment special use permit for properties along Riverside Drive and Admiral Way. The agenda includes fiscal impact notes for each item.

• Local law to authorize conveyance of former Public School #9 for redevelopment (positive fiscal impact)
• Special ordinance to amend 2017 tax exemption agreement with Municipal Housing Authority and authorize 3-year PILOT abatement (negative fiscal impact)
• General ordinance to rezone properties to D-MX or UR-HD districts and amend zoning maps (no fiscal impact)
• Resolution to amend planned urban redevelopment special use permit for properties at 40 and 2 Riverside Drive, 300 Admiral Way, and others (neutral fiscal impact)

Rules Committee

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council is considering several budget adjustments for litigation, snow control, and tree salaries. They are also reviewing various inter-municipal agreements with Westchester County regarding elderly services and nutrition programs.

• Amending garbage and refuse collection fees
• Adding 'Vehicles in Parks' ordinance to the city code
• $31,549.29 in Title III-C/NSIP nutrition services funding
• $76,487 for Wellness in Nutrition Program (WIN) services
• Affordable housing developer agreement for 636 South Broadway

The City Council adopted multiple ordinances regarding garbage collection fees, park vehicle regulations, and nutrition services funding. The Council also approved various inter-municipal agreements with Westchester County and authorized the acceptance of state grants for watershed improvements.

• Adopted ordinance amending garbage and refuse collection fees
• Adopted ordinance adding 'Vehicles in Parks' to the city code
• Accepted $31,549.29 in nutrition services funding (SO.35-2026)
• Accepted $76,487 in nutrition services incentive program funding (SO.36-2026)
• Approved budget transfers for litigation, shade tree salaries, and snow/ice control (SO.37-2026)
• Confirmed Melissa Kaplan as Deputy Commissioner of Planning
• Approved inter-municipal developer agreement for 636 South Broadway housing
• Accepted $2,000,000 in Empire State Development Regional Capital Funds (SO.38-2026)

Public Hearing Notice

The City of Yonkers is holding a public hearing regarding an amendment to the city's zoning code. The proposal specifically targets Section 43-33(j)(2) concerning setbacks for through lots.

• Amendment to Chapter 43 (Zoning Ordinance)
• Public hearing on front yard setback requirements for through lots

Rules Committee

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council will consider local laws authorizing the lease of part of 610 Nepperhan Avenue and the conveyance of three Warburton Avenue properties. Environmental significance determinations under SEQRA are also on the agenda for both transactions. The council will additionally vote on a $24,000 lawsuit settlement, a zoning amendment for front yard setbacks on through lots, and several ceremonial resolutions.

• Local law authorizing lease of city-owned property at 610 Nepperhan Avenue
• Local law authorizing sale of city property at 607, 579, and part of 583 Warburton Avenue
• $24,000 settlement with Allstate Insurance Group a/s/o Pablo Arias v. City of Yonkers
• Zoning amendment to Section 43-33(J)(2) regarding front yard setbacks for through lots, with public hearing to be set
• Resolution declaring June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth in the City of Yonkers

Rules Committee

City Council of Yonkers Special Meeting Call

The City Council will vote on adopting the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget, including tax levy, salary schedule, and capital budget. They will also consider multiple bond ordinances totaling over $102 million for tax certiorari judgments, school equipment, school facilities, and city capital projects. Additionally, they will discuss increasing water rents and authorize up to $290 million in revenue and tax anticipation notes for cash flow.

• General ordinance to increase water rents
• Bond ordinance for $15,000,000 in tax certiorari judgments
• Bond ordinance for $6,500,000 for Board of Education books and equipment
• Bond ordinance for $17,300,000 for school facilities capital projects
• Authorization of $140,000,000 in revenue anticipation notes and $150,000,000 in tax anticipation notes

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider and likely approve several ordinances to adopt the city's 2026-2027 fiscal year budget, including tax, capital, grant, and salary schedules. They will also authorize bond issuances for tax certiorari judgments ($15M), school equipment and capital projects ($23.8M), and city capital projects ($63.9M), plus revenue anticipation notes ($140M) and tax anticipation notes ($150M). A separate ordinance proposes increasing water rents.

• General ordinance to increase water rents (positive fiscal impact)
• Bond ordinance for tax certiorari judgments ($15M)
• Bond ordinances for school equipment and capital projects ($23.8M total)
• Bond ordinance for city capital projects ($63.9M)
• Two ordinances for $140M revenue and $150M tax anticipation notes

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council will vote on a general ordinance to amend Chapter 68 of the city code regarding smoking. The council will also consider three settlement resolutions totaling $57,900 for property damage and personal injury claims. Additionally, several resolutions declaring awareness months and recognizing events are on the agenda.

• General ordinance amending Chapter 68 (Smoking)
• Settlement resolution – $10,900 for property damage (Johnson v. City of Yonkers)
• Settlement resolution – $20,000 for slip and fall (Espinoza v. Gorton High School)
• Settlement resolution – $27,000 for pedestrian struck by police vehicle (Carpintero v. City and Officer)
• Resolution recognizing August 9 as Indigenous People’s Day

The Yonkers City Council unanimously adopted a general ordinance amending Chapter 68 of the City Code regarding smoking, and approved three settlement resolutions totaling $57,900 for claims against the city. The council also adopted several ceremonial resolutions, including recognizing August 9 as Indigenous People's Day, declaring June 2026 as Brain and Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Men's Health Month, and LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and honoring the late Earl 'DMX' Simmons with a street corner renaming. All votes were unanimous with all seven members present voting aye.

• Adopted General Ordinance GO.5-2026 amending Chapter 68 (Smoking) (unanimous)
• Approved $10,900 settlement to Cincinnati Insurance Co. for Malik Ahmen Johnson property damage claim (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 settlement to Juana Espinoza for slip-and-fall injury claim (unanimous)
• Approved $27,000 settlement to Stephanie Carpintero for injury involving police vehicle (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recognizing August 9 as Indigenous People's Day (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution declaring June 2026 as Brain and Alzheimer's Awareness Month (as amended, unanimous)
• Adopted resolution declaring June 2026 as Men's Health Month and June 15-21 as Men's Health Week (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to honorarily rename School St & Brooke St corner as 'Earl 'DMX' Simmons Way' (unanimous)

Rules Committee

City Council of Yonkers Special Meeting Call

The Yonkers City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a local law that would override the tax levy limit set by state law. If passed, this would allow the city to increase property taxes beyond the cap. The agenda indicates a positive fiscal impact.

• Local law to override the tax levy limit under General Municipal Law Section 3-C

The City Council adopted Local Law 6-2026, overriding the tax levy limit set by General Municipal Law Section 3-c. The vote was 6 in favor, with one member absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Local Law 6-2026 to override tax levy limit (6-0)

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council will vote on accepting a $546,871 county grant for municipal infrastructure improvements and amending the budget. Other actions include approving agreements for electric vehicle charging stations, anti-trafficking task force funding, and a resolution supporting state bills to allow temporary expanded alcohol service areas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

• $546,871 Westchester County Municipal Infrastructure Improvement Initiative Grant
• $45,000 for anti-trafficking task force from USDOJ
• Encroachment authorization on McLean Avenue
• Support for Host Act (S.9405/A.1033) for World Cup alcohol areas
• Correction of tax map ID for 501 Hawthorne Avenue

The City Council adopted 12 items unanimously (5-0, two absent), including acceptance of a $546,871 Westchester County infrastructure grant, agreements for electric vehicle charging stations, anti-trafficking task force funding, and a resolution supporting the 'HOST Act' for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All votes passed without opposition.

• Adopted special ordinance accepting $546,871 county infrastructure grant (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving EV charging station grant agreement (5-0)
• Adopted special ordinance for Title IIIC nutrition services grant ($111) (5-0)
• Adopted special ordinance accepting $45,000 anti-trafficking task force grant (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving anti-trafficking task force agreement (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting NYS 'HOST Act' for 2026 World Cup (5-0)
• Adopted resolution urging timely state payment to nonprofits (5-0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming May 25 as Jordanian Independence Day (5-0)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will consider a resolution to approve an agreement with Westchester County for a grant to install Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations. The resolution has a positive fiscal impact. Any additional items may also be discussed.

• Resolution approving agreement with Westchester County for Level 2 EV charging station grant

Rules Committee

Rules Committee

Public Hearing Notice

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee is discussing a resolution to approve an agreement with Westchester County for a grant to install Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations. The item has a positive fiscal impact. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Resolution approving agreement with Westchester County for grant for Level 2 EV charging stations

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council will consider several ordinances to accept grant funding for public safety, domestic violence prevention, and infrastructure. The body will also review a sewer connection request for a private property and approve inter-municipal agreements with Westchester County.

• Acceptance of $546,871 Westchester County grant for municipal infrastructure improvements
• Acceptance of $420,417 NYS grant for the STRIVE intimate partner violence program
• Acceptance of $75,000 and $15,000 NYS grants for tactical and explosion detection canine teams
• Sewer connection authorization for 125 Wyndcliff Road into Brendan Hill Road
• Agreement with Westchester County for Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations

The City Council adopted seven special ordinances and seven resolutions, including acceptance of a $420,417 state grant for intimate partner violence reduction. Also approved were $15,000 and $75,000 grants for police canine and tactical teams, and a sewer connection permit. Two items were held over: a $546,871 county infrastructure grant and an electric vehicle charging station agreement. Unanimous votes were recorded on all adopted measures.

• Adopted SO.15-2026: $15,000 state grant for explosion detection canine team (unanimous)
• Adopted SO.16-2026: $75,000 state grant for tactical team (unanimous)
• Adopted SO.17-2026: $420,417 state grant for intimate partner violence reduction (unanimous)
• Held over special ordinance for $546,871 county infrastructure grant
• Adopted SO.18-2026: sewer connection at 125 Wyndcliff Road (unanimous)
• Adopted RES.84-2026: inter-municipal agreement for elderly case management (unanimous)
• Held over resolution for Level 2 EV charging station grant
• Adopted RES.93-2026: appointed Nuryel Benitez to Human Rights Commission (unanimous)

Rules Committee

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The Yonkers City Council will discuss amendments to the zoning code to promote affordable housing, including environmental review and referral. They will also vote on labor agreements with two unions, a special use permit for Tesla charging stations, and settlements for two lawsuits. Additionally, the council will consider a graffiti ordinance amendment and resolutions on unfunded mandates and proclamations.

• Amend Chapter 72 (graffiti) to strengthen enforcement and establish penalties
• Budget amendment transferring funds for contractual settlements
• Special use permit for Tesla charging stations at 193 Market Street
• Settlement of $25,000 for a police vehicle accident
• Settlement of $52,000 for a DPW vehicle rear-end collision

The City Council adopted a general ordinance amending Chapter 72 of the City Code to strengthen enforcement, establish penalties, and provide for restitution related to graffiti vandalism. The vote was 5-1, with District 5 Minority Leader Breen voting nay and District 4 Majority Leader Rubbo absent. The council also approved several other measures, including budget amendments, zoning actions for affordable housing, union contracts with SEIU Local 704B and AFSCME Local 1897, a special use permit for Tesla charging stations, settlement agreements for personal injury claims, and multiple proclamations.

• Adopted graffiti ordinance with penalties and restitution (5-1)
• Approved budget amendment for contractual settlements (6-0, 1 absent)
• Issued positive determination under SEQRA for affordable housing zoning amendment (6-0, 1 absent)
• Referred proposed affordable housing zoning amendment to lead agency (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved agreement with SEIU Local 704B (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved agreement with AFSCME Local 1897 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved special use permit for Tesla charging stations at 193 Market St (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved settlements: $25,000 for police vehicle accident claim and $52,000 for DPW vehicle accident claim (both 6-0, 1 absent)

Rules Committee

Real Estate Committee

The Real Estate Committee will consider a local law that amends Chapter 43 of the City of Yonkers Zoning Ordinance to reclassify and rezone a list of specific parcels for affordable housing. The City Council has adopted a resolution designating the committee as the lead agency for this amendment and directing it to refer the proposal to the Westchester County Planning Board. A public hearing on the proposed amendment will be scheduled.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 43 (Zoning) to rezone numerous parcels for affordable housing
• Resolution declaring the Real Estate Committee the lead agency for the zoning amendment
• Referral of the amendment to the Westchester County Planning Board per Section 239-M
• Requirement to set a public hearing on the proposed amendment
• Specific parcels listed for rezoning (e.g., Block 446 Lot 201, Block 472 Lots 11‑20, etc.)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee will review two special ordinances to accept Empire State Development regional capital funds totaling $11,000,000. The agenda also includes proposed local law amendments regarding water supply connections and the vacant building registry.

• $2,000,000 Empire State Development grant acceptance
• $9,000,000 Empire State Development grant acceptance
• Local law amendment regarding private water supply connections
• Local law amendment to the Vacant Building Registry

City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting

The City Council will consider several legislative items including zoning amendments for affordable housing and animal ordinance penalties. The meeting also includes discussions on state grant funding and proposed improvements to Washington Park.

• Local law amending Chapter 43 (Zoning) regarding affordable housing
• General ordinance amending Chapter 65 (Animals and Dogs) regarding sidewalk clearance penalties
• Special ordinance for $9,000,000 in Empire State Development Regional Capital Funds
• Inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for EISEP case management services
• Resolution seeking lead agency status for SEQRA review of Washington Park improvements

The City Council adopted multiple items including zoning amendments, animal ordinance changes, and a $9 million grant acceptance. The council also approved various resolutions regarding historic districts, park improvements, and community proclamations.

• Adopted local law amending zoning for affordable housing
• Adopted ordinance amending penalties for failure to keep sidewalks clear
• Adopted special ordinance accepting $9,000,000 in New York State grant funding
• Adopted resolution for an inter-municipal agreement regarding elderly in-home services
• Adopted resolution seeking lead agency status for Washington Park improvements
• Adopted resolution requesting state legislation for school construction aid
• Adopted resolutions proclaiming April 2026 as Arab American Heritage Month and Autism Awareness Month
• Adopted resolution recognizing National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, 2026

Rules Committee