Yonkers public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The Yonkers City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a rezoning of five properties from I to D-MX district and setting a public hearing. They will also consider a site plan and special use permit for a convenience store at 1282 Midland Avenue, and a labor agreement with Local 456 Teamsters. A resolution urging the U.S. Department of Education to preserve nursing student loan access is on the agenda.
- Resolution approving labor agreement with Local 456, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
- Designation of Orange Bank and Trust Company as a permitted city depository
- Site plan and special use permit to demolish and rebuild a larger convenience store at 1282 Midland Avenue (Block 5245, Lot 5)
- Rezoning of five properties (Blocks 621, 622, 625) from I to D-MX district, with public hearing set
- Proclamation recognizing January 9, 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
The Yonkers City Council adopted seven resolutions, including a rezoning plan for several parcels in the Sugar House district and a site‑plan permit to replace a convenience store on Midland Avenue. It also approved agreements with the Teamsters union and Orange Bank, and proclaimed Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. One resolution urging the U.S. Department of Education to reject regulatory changes passed with two council members voting no.
- Adopted RES.157-2025: agreement with Local 456 International Brotherhood of Teamsters (aye votes from Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Diaz, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
- Adopted RES.158-2025: designate Orange Bank and Trust Company as a permitted city bank (aye votes from Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Diaz, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
- Adopted RES.159-2025: approve site‑plan and special‑use permit to demolish 1282 Midland Ave (838 Kimball Ave) and build a larger convenience store (aye votes from Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Diaz, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
- Adopted RES.160-2025: urge U.S. Dept. of Education to forego proposed regulation changes (ayes: Collins‑Bellamy, Diaz, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo; nays: Breen, Merante)
- Adopted RES.161-2025: declare lead agency for proposed zoning amendment and refer it to Westchester County Planning Board (aye votes from Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Diaz, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
- Adopted RES.162-2025: proclaim January 9, 2026 as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" (aye votes from Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Diaz, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
- Adopted RES.163-2025: Commissioner of Deeds resolution (aye votes from Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Diaz, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will receive the annual audit report from PKF O'Connor Davies and vote on a resolution to approve an agreement between the City of Yonkers and Local 456 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The committee may also consider additional items properly brought before it.
- Presentation of annual audit report by PKF O'Connor Davies
- Resolution approving agreement between City of Yonkers and Local 456, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The City Council will consider a $63 million bond refunding ordinance and a $479,886 FEMA grant for the St Vladimir/Crestwood Spillway project. The meeting also includes a settlement with State Farm and resolutions recognizing December as Human Rights Month.
- Refunding Bond Ordinance authorizing up to $63,000,000
- FEMA Public Assistance Grant for St Vladimir/Crestwood Spillway ($479,886)
- Settlement with State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance ($11,126.80)
- Resolution recognizing December as Human Rights Month
- Resolution recognizing December as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month
The council adopted a special ordinance (SO.49-2025) to refund and re‑issue up to $63 million in city bonds. It also approved a FEMA grant (SO.50-2025) of $479,886 for the St. Vladimir/Crestwood spillway project. A settlement with State Farm for $11,126.80 was approved, and several resolutions recognizing Human Rights Month, Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, and HIV/AIDS Awareness Month were adopted.
- Adopted $63 M bond refund ordinance (SO.49-2025)
- Adopted FEMA grant of $479,886 for St. Vladimir/Crestwood spillway (SO.50-2025)
- Adopted settlement with State Farm for $11,126.80 (RES.153-2025)
- Adopted resolution recognizing December as Human Rights Month and Dec 10 as Human Rights Day (RES.154-2025)
- Adopted resolution recognizing December as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (RES.155-2025)
- Adopted resolution recognizing December as HIV/AIDS Awareness Month (RES.156-2025)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The City Council will hold a stated meeting with mostly procedural items. The main action is a resolution proclaiming November 28, 2025 as Albanian Independence Day. Also on the agenda is the appointment of a Commissioner of Deeds and reports from committees.
- Resolution proclaiming November 28, 2025 as Albanian Independence Day
- Commissioner of Deeds appointment
The council adopted Resolution 150-2025 proclaiming November 28, 2025 as Albanian Independence Day citywide. It also adopted Resolution 151-2025 appointing a Commissioner of Deeds. Finally, Resolution 152-2025 renamed Ravine Avenue and Union Place to Sadie Oliver Way.
- Adopted RES.150-2025 proclaiming November 28, 2025 as Albanian Independence Day
- Adopted RES.151-2025 appointing a Commissioner of Deeds
- Adopted RES.152-2025 renaming Ravine Avenue and Union Place to Sadie Oliver Way
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Public Hearing Notice
The Yonkers City Council will hold a public hearing on November 12 to consider a resolution to honorarially rename Ravine Avenue and Union Place to 'Sadie Oliver Way'.
- Public hearing on honoringarially renaming Ravine Avenue and Union Place to 'Sadie Oliver Way'
- City Council Chambers, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY
- Meeting date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The Yonkers City Council will hold a stated meeting on October 28, 2025. Agenda items include local laws amending Chapters 13 (Contracting and Purchasing) and 56 (Building and Electrical Code), a resolution adopting the procurement policy, and several appointments including Dusan Lakic as First Deputy Corporation Counsel. Also on the agenda are an honorary street renaming and proclamations for health awareness months.
- Local law amending Chapter 13 (Contracting and Purchasing)
- Local law amending Chapter 56 (Building and Electrical Code)
- Resolution confirming compliance with General Municipal Law Section 104-B and adopting Procurement Policy
- Appointments: Dusan Lakic as First Deputy Corporation Counsel, Rachel Kravitz as Second Deputy Corporation Counsel, J. Helen Aggrey as Commissioner of Human Resources
- Honorary renaming of Runyon Avenue at Dunbar Street to Tuckahoe Road Milton R. Holst Way
The council adopted Local Law 8‑2025 amending the city’s contracting and purchasing code and Local Law 9‑2025 amending the building and electrical code. It also adopted a resolution confirming compliance with the municipal procurement policy. Additional resolutions approved appointments for deputy corporation counsel and human resources commissioner, and proclaimed November awareness months for epilepsy, lung cancer, and diabetes.
- Adopted Local Law 8‑2025 amending Chapter 13 (contracting and purchasing)
- Adopted Local Law 9‑2025 amending Chapter 56 (building and electrical code)
- Adopted Resolution 142‑2025 confirming compliance with procurement policy
- Adopted Resolution 143‑2025 appointing Dusan Lakic as First Deputy Corporation Counsel
- Adopted Resolution 144‑2025 appointing Rachel Kravitz as Second Deputy Corporation Counsel
- Adopted Resolution 145‑2025 appointing J. Helen Aggrey as Commissioner of Human Resources
- Adopted Resolution 146‑2025 renaming Runyon Avenue at Dunbar Street to Tuckahoe Road Milton R. Holst Way
- Adopted Resolutions 147‑2025, 148‑2025, and 149‑2025 proclaiming November as Epilepsy, Lung Cancer, and Diabetes Awareness Month
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Public Hearing Notice
The Yonkers City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution that would honorarily rename a section of Runyon Avenue at Dunbar Street to Tuckahoe Road Milton R. Holst Way.
- Public hearing on resolution to rename Runyon Avenue at Dunbar Street
- Proposed name: Tuckahoe Road Milton R. Holst Way
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The Yonkers City Council adopted two special ordinances: one amending the 2025/2026 budget for firefighting motor vehicles, and another authorizing $975,768 of DHS grant funding to expand health and safety services. The council also approved an inter‑municipal agreement with Westchester County for mutual aid and a resolution commemorating National Custodian Appreciation Day. Minutes from the September 30 and October 7 meetings were approved.
- Adopted Special Ordinance SO.47-2025 amending the 2025/2026 budget for firefighting motor vehicles
- Adopted Special Ordinance SO.48-2025 authorizing $975,768 DHS grant for health and safety services and amending the grant budget
- Adopted Resolution RES.140-2025 approving inter‑municipal agreement with Westchester County for mutual aid and rapid response
- Adopted Resolution RES.141-2025 commemorating October 2, 2025 as National Custodian Appreciation Day
- Approved minutes of the September 30, 2025 stated meeting
- Approved minutes of the October 7, 2025 special council meeting
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council of Yonkers Special Meeting Call
The City Council of Yonkers will convene a special meeting to discuss and vote on amending the fiscal year 2025/2026 capital budget by increasing it by $28,100,000.
- Special Ordinance to amend FY 2025/2026 capital budget by $28,100,000
- Committee Reports
The council adopted Special Ordinance SO.45-2025, increasing the FY 2025/2026 capital budget by $28,100,000. It also adopted Resolution RES.139-2025 and Special Ordinance SO.46-2025. All three items were approved with votes recorded in the minutes.
- Adopted SO.45-2025 increasing capital budget by $28,100,000 (6 ayes, 1 nay)
- Adopted RES.139-2025 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adopted SO.46-2025 (6 ayes, 1 nay)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The Yonkers City Council will consider selling the former Public School 12 to a developer and accepting a $2.78 million state grant for transportation projects. The meeting also includes appointments to city boards and proclamations for October.
- Authorize sale of former Public School 12 to Dar Holdings 164 LLC
- Accept $2,783,378 in state DOT grant funding
- Authorize agreement with Bronxville regarding the Aware Crime Control Center
- Request NYSDOT install traffic signal at Nepperhan Avenue and Axminster Street
- Appoint Linda Liberatore to the Planning Board and Erwin Vazquez to the Parks Board
The Yonkers City Council adopted a special ordinance to accept a $2,783,378 grant from the New York State Department of Transportation. It also approved the conveyance of former Public School #12 to DAR Holdings 164 LLC and several resolutions on public safety, traffic signals, environmental review, board appointments, and awareness months.
- Adopted LL.9-2025 conveyance of former PS #12 to DAR Holdings 164 LLC (Aye: Breen, Collins-Bellamy, Diaz, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo; Nay: Merante)
- Adopted SO.44-2025 acceptance of $2,783,378 NYSDOT grant (unanimous aye)
- Adopted RES.128-2025 agreement with Village of Bronxville on the Aware Crime Control Center (unanimous aye)
- Adopted RES.129-2025 request for NYSDOT traffic signal at Nepperhan Ave & Axminster St (unanimous aye)
- Adopted RES.130-2025 determination of significance for sale of 164 Ashburton Ave (unanimous aye)
- Adopted RES.131-2025 appointment of Linda Liberatore to the Planning Board (unanimous aye)
- Adopted RES.132-2025 appointment of Erwin Vazquez to the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Board (unanimous aye)
- Adopted RES.133-2025 proclamation of October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month (unanimous aye)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The Yonkers City Council will consider a local law to authorize the sale of city-owned property at 101 Woodland Avenue and accept two $50,000 grants for the Police Department. The agenda also includes several settlements and resolutions for proclamations.
- Local Law authorizing sale of 101 Woodland Avenue
- Acceptance of $50,000 grant for Yonkers Police Department
- Acceptance of $50,000 grant for Yonkers Police Department
- Settlement of $500,000 in Sheila McMaster v. Coy
- Resolution renewing the use of the Eruv District
The council adopted a local law to sell the city‑owned property at 101 Woodland Avenue. It also approved several special ordinances, including two $50,000 state grants for the police department and a $227,925 county grant, and adopted multiple resolutions covering settlements, proclamations, and policy referrals.
- Adopted LL.8-2025 Local Law authorizing sale of 101 Woodland Avenue
- Adopted SO.40-2025 $50,000 state grant for 2022 Critical Infrastructure program (Yonkers Police)
- Adopted SO.41-2025 $50,000 state grant for 2022 Cyber Security program (Yonkers Police)
- Adopted RES.108-2025 Determination of significance for sale of 101 Woodland Avenue
- Adopted RES.109-2025 Settlement – Kevin King v. City of Yonkers – $24,000
- Adopted RES.127-2025 Disposition of certain surplus city‑owned properties
- Adopted SO.42-2025 Acceptance of $227,925 County of Westchester funding and grant budget amendment
- Adopted SO.43-2025 Budget amendment for 2025/26 building acquisition
🗳️ How they voted (25 roll-call votes)
Legislation and Codes
The Yonkers City Council will consider a resolution to approve a Community Benefits Agreement with MGM Yonkers, Inc., noted as having a positive fiscal impact. The council will also discuss a local law amendment to Chapter 43 (Zoning) adding Article XV for affordable housing, and a resolution to refer that amendment to the lead agency. Additionally, a general ordinance to establish an official map or plan of the city and a resolution to refer that ordinance will be considered.
- Resolution – approving Community Benefits Agreement with MGM Yonkers, Inc. (positive fiscal impact)
- Local Law – amending Chapter 43 (Zoning) to add Article XV for affordable housing (no fiscal impact)
- Resolution – seeking lead agency and directing referral of the proposed zoning amendment
- General Ordinance – establishing an official map or plan of the City of Yonkers (no fiscal impact)
- Resolution – authorizing referral of the official map ordinance to the lead agency
Budget and Finance Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee will consider several fiscal items, including a grant from Westchester County, a budget amendment for building acquisition, and the sale of city-owned properties. Key decisions include authorizing the conveyance of former Public School #12 to a private developer and disposing of surplus city-owned properties. A resolution on the JFK Marina agreement and an environmental review for the Ashburton Avenue property are also on the agenda.
- Resolution amending inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for JFK Marina improvements and Hudson River Museum funding (no fiscal impact)
- Special ordinance accepting $227,925 from Westchester County and amending the FY 2025/26 grant budget (positive fiscal impact)
- Special ordinance amending budget to transfer funds for building acquisition (neutral fiscal impact)
- Resolution determining environmental significance for sale of city-owned 164 Ashburton Avenue (former PS12)
- Local law authorizing conveyance of former Public School #12 to DAR Holdings 164 LLC for redevelopment (positive fiscal impact)
City Council of Yonkers Special Meeting Call
The City Council will consider three local laws that amend the city’s sales and use tax, mortgage recording tax, and impose an income tax surcharge to conform to the 2025 New York State tax law. It will also consider two special ordinances to accept youth program grants of $16,667.67 and $32,602.00 and amend the FY 2025‑2026 grant budget. Additional resolutions include inter‑municipal agreements for youth employment and sexual risk education, applications for state planning and climate grants, and acceptance of artwork.
- Local Law amending parts of Article IV of Chapter 15 (Sales and Use Tax) to conform to 2025 NY State tax law
- Local Law amending Section 15-141 (Mortgage Recording Tax) to conform to 2025 NY State tax law
- Local Law amending Chapter 15 (Taxes) to impose a City of Yonkers income tax surcharge per 2025 NY State tax law
- Special Ordinance authorizing acceptance of the Summer Youth Employment Program grant of $16,667.67 and amending the FY 2025‑2026 grant budget
- Special Ordinance authorizing acceptance of the Sexual Risk and Awareness grant of $32,602.00 and amending the FY 2025‑2026 grant budget
The Yonkers City Council adopted three local laws updating sales, mortgage recording, and income tax surcharges to match 2025 New York State tax changes. It also approved two special ordinances to accept youth‑employment and sexual‑risk‑avoidance grants, and passed several resolutions authorizing intermunicipal agreements and program applications. All six present members voted aye on each item; Councilmember Diaz was absent. The meeting was adjourned at 4:19 p.m.
- Adopted LL.4-2025 local law amending sales and use tax (aye by Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
- Adopted LL.5-2025 local law amending mortgage recording tax (aye by Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
- Adopted LL.6-2025 local law imposing city income tax surcharge (aye by Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
- Adopted SO.38-2025 special ordinance accepting $16,667.67 Summer Youth Employment Program grant (aye by Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
- Adopted SO.39-2025 special ordinance accepting $32,602.00 Sexual Risk Awareness grant (aye by Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
- Adopted RES.102-2025 resolution approving inter‑municipal youth employment agreement with Westchester County (aye by Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
- Adopted RES.103-2025 resolution authorizing mayor to execute inter‑municipal sexual‑risk‑avoidance education agreement (aye by Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
- Adopted RES.104-2025 resolution authorizing application for NYS Smart Growth Community Planning program for South Broadway area (aye by Breen, Collins‑Bellamy, Merante, Norman, Pineda Isaac, Rubbo)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The City Council will decide on authorizing the sale of multiple city-owned properties to the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency for affordable housing development. Other actions include extending a temporary moratorium on battery energy storage systems, amending parking violation penalties, accepting grant funds totaling $230,000, and approving two legal settlements worth over $430,000. The council will also consider a franchise renewal with Crown Castle, an inter-municipal agreement for National Night Out, and an appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Sale of city-owned properties at 221 Rockland Avenue, 95 Ash Street, 56 Ridgeview Avenue, 14 Lawton Place, 79-83 Byron Avenue, and 115-117 Herriot Street to YIDA for affordable housing
- Extension of temporary moratorium on battery energy storage systems pending review
- Settlements: Steelsmith, Inc. v. Coy ($226,782) and D&J Concrete Corp. v. Coy ($206,000)
- Acceptance of $220,000 Westchester County Youth Bureau grant for 6th Grade Leadership Academy
- Renewal of franchise agreement with Crown Castle International Corp.
The Yonkers City Council adopted a local law to sell several city‑owned parcels to the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency for affordable housing. It also passed a series of grant ordinances, franchise renewal, settlements, and zoning changes including the creation of a Casino Special District. Additional ordinances extended a battery storage moratorium, updated parking penalties, and revised the city noise code.
- Adopted LL.7-2025 local law authorizing sale of city property for affordable housing
- Adopted GO.7-2025 ordinance extending temporary moratorium on battery energy storage systems
- Adopted GO.8-2025 ordinance amending penalties for parking violations
- Adopted SO.34-2025 ordinance accepting $10,000 National Night Out grant
- Adopted SO.35-2025 ordinance accepting $220,000 Youth Bureau grant for 6th Grade Leadership Academy
- Adopted RES.92-2025 resolution renewing franchise agreement with Crown Castle International Corp.
- Adopted GO.9-2025 ordinance establishing a Casino Special District and rezoning 810 Yonkers Avenue
- Adopted GO.11-2025 ordinance amending the city noise code (passed with two nay votes)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The City Council will vote on accepting two state grants totaling $880,478, extending a senior citizen housing parking ordinance, and approving a site plan for a convenience store and gas station at 853-855 McLean Avenue. They will also set a public hearing for a cable franchise renewal with Crown Castle and consider appointments to the Human Rights Commission.
- Accept $500,000 state grant from Dormitory Authority and amend FY 2024/2025 grant budget
- Accept $380,478 STRIVE grant from NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services for domestic violence reduction
- Approve site plan and special use permit for proposed convenience store and gas station at 853-855 McLean Avenue
- Set public hearing for June 17, 2025 to consider renewal of cable franchise agreement with Crown Castle International Corp.
- Approve settlement of $57,000
The Yonkers City Council adopted twelve resolutions and ordinances, including appointments to the Human Rights Commission, a senior‑citizen parking ordinance extension, and two state grant acceptances. It also approved a zoning plan for a convenience store, a $57,000 settlement, and set a public hearing on a cable franchise renewal. All items were adopted unanimously.
- Appointed Karstina Wong to the Yonkers Human Rights Commission (adopted)
- Appointed Matthew Albert to the Yonkers Human Rights Commission (adopted)
- Extended senior‑citizen housing parking requirements (General Ordinance 6‑2025) (adopted)
- Authorized acceptance of $380,478 STRIVE grant for intimate partner violence services (Special Ordinance 32‑2025) (adopted)
- Authorized acceptance of $500,000 Dormitory Authority grant (Special Ordinance 33‑2025) (adopted)
- Approved planning board’s 2018 site‑plan for a convenience store at 853‑855 McLean Avenue (Resolution 84‑2025) (adopted)
- Approved $57,000 settlement (Resolution 85‑2025) (adopted)
- Set public hearing for June 17, 2025 on renewal of cable franchise with Crown Castle International Corp. (Resolution 86‑2025) (adopted)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The City Council will discuss a local law to repeal the public safety fee and a sewer connection for 8 Charlotte Street. The body is also considering resolutions regarding federal housing and grant funding, as well as several commission appointments.
- Local law to repeal the public safety fee (Chapter 109)
- Special ordinance for long-house sewer connection at 8 Charlotte Street
- Inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for Employee Assistance Program services
- Resolutions urging federal support for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Community Development Block Grants
- Appointments of Karstina Wong and Matthew Albert to the Yonkers Human Rights Commission
The council adopted a local law amending Chapter 109 to repeal the public safety fee. It also approved a special ordinance allowing a sewer connection at 8 Charlotte Street, and a resolution approving an inter‑municipal agreement with Westchester County. Several proclamations were adopted, including Juneteenth, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and other awareness months.
- Adopted Local Law LL.2-2025 repealing the public safety fee
- Adopted Special Ordinance SO.31-2025 for sewer connection at 8 Charlotte Street
- Adopted Resolution RES.72-2025 approving inter‑municipal agreement with Westchester County
- Adopted Resolution RES.73-2025 urging increased Section 8 housing voucher funding
- Adopted Resolution RES.74-2025 urging opposition to cuts in Community Development Block Grant program
- Adopted Resolution RES.75-2025 recognizing Alexander Bravo for poster competition
- Adopted Resolution RES.76-2025 declaring June 19, 2025 Juneteenth
- Adopted Resolution RES.77-2025 declaring June 2025 LGBTQ+ Pride Month
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council of Yonkers Special Meeting Call
The council adopted a general ordinance to increase water rents, approved the 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget, tax, grant, salary, and capital budgets, and passed several bond and note authorizations totaling over $300 million. A SEQRA resolution for various capital projects was also adopted. All actions were recorded as adopted.
- Adopted GO.5-2025 increasing water rents
- Adopted SO.19-2025 supporting documents for the 2025‑2026 budget
- Adopted SO.20-2025 bond authorizing up to $15,000,000
- Adopted SO.21-2025 tax budget for FY 2025‑2026
- Adopted SO.28-2025 bond authorizing up to $105,685,012 for capital projects
- Adopted SO.29-2025 revenue anticipation note authority for $140,000,000
- Adopted SO.30-2025 tax anticipation note authority for $150,000,000
- Adopted RES.71-2025 SEQRA resolution for various capital projects
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The City Council will consider approving two legal settlements: $50,000 to Robert Kalinowski and $145,000 to Jorge Malo, Veronica Malo, Marina Suarez, and Angela Suarez. The agenda also includes proclamations recognizing Jordanian Independence Day (May 25) and Yonkers Public Works Week (May 18–24). The meeting follows standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.
- Settlement – Robert Kalinowski vs. City of Yonkers – $50,000
- Settlement – Jorge Malo, Veronica Malo, Marina Suarez, Angela Suarez vs. City of Yonkers – $145,000
- Resolution proclaiming May 25, 2025 as Jordanian Independence Day
- Resolution observing National Public Works Week and declaring May 18–24, 2025 as Yonkers Public Works Week
The Yonkers City Council adopted three resolutions during the May 13, 2025 stated meeting. It approved a $145,000 settlement for Jorge and Veronica Malo, Marina and Angela Suarez against the city. It also proclaimed May 25, 2025 as Jordanian Independence Day and declared May 18‑24, 2025 as Yonkers Public Works Week.
- Adopted RES.68-2025 settlement of $145,000 for Jorge Malo, Veronica Malo, Marina Suarez and Angela Suarez
- Adopted RES.69-2025 proclamation of May 25, 2025 as Jordanian Independence Day
- Adopted RES.70-2025 declaration of May 18‑24, 2025 as Yonkers Public Works Week
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Real Estate Committee
The Real Estate Committee will discuss a general ordinance to create a Casino Special District. This includes a proposal to change the zone classification for 810 Yonkers Avenue.
- Proposed establishment of a Casino Special District
- Proposed rezoning of 810 Yonkers Avenue (Section 6, Block 6125, Lots 1, 1.1, and 1.2)
- Resolution adopting SEQRA findings for the Casino Special District and rezoning of Section 6, Block 6125, Lots 1, 2, and 3
Rules Committee
The Rules Committee will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including two settlement agreements totaling $195,000, a proclamation for Jordanian Independence Day, resolutions on utility rates and steep slope safety, amendments to parking penalties, and a zoning change to establish a Casino Special District at 810 Yonkers Avenue. Also on the agenda is an ordinance to allow residents to keep chickens for domestic egg harvesting.
- Settlement of Robert Kalinowski vs. Coy for $50,000
- Settlement of Jorge Malo, Veronica Malo, Marina Suarez, Angela Suarez vs. Coy for $145,000
- Creation of a Casino Special District and rezoning of 810 Yonkers Avenue (Section 6, Block 6125, Lots 1, 1.1, 1.2, and 3)
- Ordinance allowing residents to keep chickens for domestic egg harvesting
- Resolution requesting state action on Public Service Commission to limit energy utility rates
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The Yonkers City Council adopted a special ordinance to accept a $15,682 grant for the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NNORC) program and amend the grant budget for FY 2025‑2029. It also approved a resolution authorizing eminent‑domain findings for a proposed condemnation, and settled three lawsuits with payments of $312,500, $425,000, and an undisclosed amount. Additional resolutions urged a county study of battery energy storage safety, declared several health‑ and heritage‑awareness weeks and months for May 2025, and expressed intent to seek SEQRA lead‑agency status for parkland alienation in Untermyer Park.
- Adopted Special Ordinance SO.18-2025 to accept $15,682 grant for NNORC program
- Adopted RES.53-2025 authorizing eminent‑domain determination and findings
- Adopted RES.54-2025 settlement of Howard Schleifer vs. City of Yonkers for $312,500
- Adopted RES.55-2025 settlement of George Sayegh vs. City of Yonkers for $425,000
- Adopted RES.56-2025 urging Westchester County to study battery energy storage safety
- Adopted RES.57-2025 declaring May 5‑11 2025 as Lung Cancer Action Week
- Adopted RES.58-2025 declaring May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month
- Adopted RES.64-2025 seeking SEQRA lead‑agency status for alienation of parkland in Untermyer Park
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The City Council will vote on a settlement for John Osorio and resolutions urging New York State to create a housing access voucher program and lower energy utility rates. The body will also recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
- Settlement for John Osorio - CVA Case: $375,000.00
- Resolution urging NY State to create a housing access voucher program
- Resolution urging NY State to pass S.1896/A.1028, S.3734/A.5402 and S.4882/A.2877 regarding energy utility rates
- Recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 13-19, 2025)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The Yonkers City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its March 25 stated meeting. Key items include accepting a $5.555 million Westchester County Housing Implementation Fund grant for affordable housing development at 345 McLean Avenue, a $5 million federal transportation grant, and a $100,000 state grant. The council will also vote on confirming the 2025 tax roll, a $40,000 lawsuit settlement, and proclamations for Arab American Heritage Month and Autism Awareness Month.
- Accept $5,555,000 HIF grant for affordable housing at 345 McLean Avenue
- Accept $5,000,000 federal transportation grant from NYS DOT
- Confirm 2025 Westchester County tax roll including sewer and refuse district taxes
- Approve $40,000 settlement in Roberto Rivera vs. Coy
- Authorize South Broadway Rehabilitation project with Marchiselli program funding
The Yonkers City Council adopted five special ordinances to accept federal and state grant funding totaling $10,655,000 for transportation, housing, and other projects. It also adopted six resolutions, including a $40,000 settlement, proclamations for Arab American Heritage Month and Autism Awareness Month, and a SEQRA determination for the South Broadway Rehabilitation project.
- Adopted SO.14-2025 to accept $5,000,000 federal grant from NY State Dept. of Transportation
- Adopted SO.15-2025 confirming Westchester County tax roll for 2025
- Adopted SO.16-2025 to accept $100,000 DASNY grant
- Adopted SO.17-2025 to accept $5,555,000 Westchester County Housing Implementation Fund grant
- Adopted RES.44-2025 settlement with Roberto Rivera for $40,000.00
- Adopted RES.45-2025 funding for South Broadway Rehabilitation transportation project
- Adopted RES.46-2025 proclamation of April 2025 as Arab American Heritage Month
- Adopted RES.47-2025 proclamation of April 2025 as Autism Awareness Month and Autism Awareness Day
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The Yonkers City Council will vote on a general ordinance to add a new 'Planned Film & Educational Development Use' as a special use permit in the MG zoning district. The council will also issue home rule messages on state bills related to mortgage recording tax, sales tax, income tax, and bonds/notes. Additionally, the council will approve a labor agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association and authorize two settlement payments totaling $105,000.
- General ordinance amending zoning to add Planned Film & Educational Development Use in MG district
- Home rule message for Senate Bill S432/Assembly A5329 on mortgage recording tax
- Home rule message for Senate Bill S434/Assembly A5323 on sales tax
- Approval of agreement with CSEA Yonkers Non-Teaching Unit 9169
- Settlements: Christian Jimenez & David Santos ($30,000) and Julio Suarez ($75,000)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The Yonkers City Council is holding a stated meeting with several special ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include voting on accepting state grant funding totaling $108,159 and discontinuing a portion of McMahon Avenue as a public street. The council will also consider appointing a Deputy Parks Commissioner and resolutions on E-ZPass scam protection, awareness months, and fair housing.
- Accept $50,000 grant from NYS Office of Children and Family Services
- Accept $58,159 grant from NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services (Coverdell 2024)
- Discontinue portion of McMahon Avenue as public street
- Appoint Gino Pugliese as Deputy Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Conservation
- Resolution calling for protection from E-ZPass toll scams
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The City Council will discuss updates to city codes regarding scaffolding fees and the operation of electric mobility devices. The body is also reviewing several grant authorizations and intermunicipal agreements with Westchester County.
- Ordinance adding traffic laws, equipment requirements, and penalties for electric mobility devices
- Local law amending scaffolding permit fees
- Grant authorization of $108,786 for Community Services for the Elderly (CSE)
- Grant authorization of $22,651 for Camp Pride / Youth Employment
- Grant authorization of $20,415 for the Teen Recreation Center Program
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The Yonkers City Council will vote on three special ordinances accepting state grants totaling over $1 million, including a $712,500 NYSERDA grant. They will also consider resolutions to designate lead agency for South Broadway Rehabilitation and approve an inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for nutrition programs. Additionally, the council will adopt proclamations for Black History Month, National Heart Month, and other observances.
- Special ordinance accepting $712,500 NYSERDA grant for energy development
- Special ordinance accepting $100,000 NYS criminal justice services grant
- Special ordinance accepting $268,607 for Wellness in Nutrition Program (WIN) & Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP)
- Resolution seeking lead agency for South Broadway Rehabilitation
- Resolution approving inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for WIN/NSIP contract
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting
The Yonkers City Council will vote on extending the temporary moratorium on battery energy storage systems and consider an appeal of the self-storage moratorium. The Council will also authorize grant funding for elderly services and a social circus program, approve settlements totaling $35,000, set public hearings on rooming houses and zoning code amendments, and appoint a new Planning Board member.
- General ordinance extending moratorium on battery energy storage systems
- Special ordinance authorizing $49,689 for elderly transportation services
- Special ordinance authorizing $74,104 for elderly information services
- Settlement resolutions for $15,000 and $20,000
- Resolution setting public hearing on zoning code amendments for January 28
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Real Estate Committee
The Real Estate Committee is meeting to discuss an ordinance amending the city's zoning code. The proposal would add a "Planned Film & Educational Development Use" as a special use permit within the MG District.
- Proposed amendment to Chapter 43 of the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map regarding the MG District