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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Public Hearing Notice",
   "headline": "Proposed changes to front yard setback rules for through lots",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting",
   "headline": "Council discusses budget amendments, nutrition funding, and housing agreements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/6/1140_A_City_Council_of_Yonkers_Stated_Meeting_26-06-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
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   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1140&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Rules Committee",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1178&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to vote on leasing and selling city-owned properties on Nepperhan and Warburton Avenues",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/6/1166_A_City_Council_of_Yonkers_Stated_Meeting_26-06-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1166&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Rules Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1123&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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   "date": "2026-05-29",
   "body": "City Council of Yonkers Special Meeting Call",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2026-2027 budget and $63.9M in capital bonds",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1157&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Budget and Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Yonkers committee to vote on 2026-27 budget, $150M tax notes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/5/1156_A_Budget_and_Finance_Committee_26-05-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1156&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting",
   "headline": "Smoking ordinance amendment and $57,900 in lawsuit settlements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/5/1152_A_City_Council_of_Yonkers_Stated_Meeting_26-05-27_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
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   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1152&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Rules Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1122&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "City Council of Yonkers Special Meeting Call",
   "headline": "Council to vote on overriding state tax levy limit",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/5/1151_A_City_Council_of_Yonkers_Special_Meeting_Call_26-05-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/5/1151_M_City_Council_of_Yonkers_Special_Meeting_Call_26-05-19_Annotated_Agenda.pdf",
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1151&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers $546,871 county grant for infrastructure improvements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/5/1148_A_City_Council_of_Yonkers_Stated_Meeting_26-05-12_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/5/1148_M_City_Council_of_Yonkers_Stated_Meeting_26-05-12_Annotated_Agenda.pdf",
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1148&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Budget and Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Yonkers to approve EV charging station grant agreement",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/5/1147_A_Budget_and_Finance_Committee_26-05-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1147&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Rules Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1120&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Rules Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1121&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Budget and Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Approving agreement for EV charging station grant with Westchester County",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/4/1139_A_Budget_and_Finance_Committee_26-04-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1139&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Public Hearing Notice",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1146&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting",
   "headline": "Yonkers Council to vote on over $1 million in state and county grants",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/4/1144_A_City_Council_of_Yonkers_Stated_Meeting_26-04-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/4/1144_M_City_Council_of_Yonkers_Stated_Meeting_26-04-28_Annotated_Agenda.pdf",
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1144&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Rules Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1119&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider zoning changes for affordable housing and approve labor contracts",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/4/1143_A_City_Council_of_Yonkers_Stated_Meeting_26-04-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/4/1143_M_City_Council_of_Yonkers_Stated_Meeting_26-04-14_Annotated_Agenda.pdf",
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1143&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Rules Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1118&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Real Estate Committee",
   "headline": "City proposes zoning amendment to rezone dozens of parcels for affordable housing",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/3/1142_A_Real_Estate_Committee_26-03-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1142&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Budget and Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers $11 million in state grants and local law amendments",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/3/1141_A_Budget_and_Finance_Committee_26-03-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1141&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "City Council of Yonkers Stated Meeting",
   "headline": "Yonkers City Council discusses zoning, grants, and park improvements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/3/1137_A_City_Council_of_Yonkers_Stated_Meeting_26-03-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/3/1137_M_City_Council_of_Yonkers_Stated_Meeting_26-03-24_Annotated_Agenda.pdf",
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1137&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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   "date": "2026-03-17",
   "body": "Rules Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1117&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Budget and Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on law banning dynamic pricing and school union contract",
   "summary": "The Budget and Finance Committee will consider amending city charter to ban dynamic pricing, approve a contract with Local 456, and request state legislation for higher taxes on vacant properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://yonkersny.legistar1.com/yonkersny/meetings/2026/3/1136_A_Budget_and_Finance_Committee_26-03-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://yonkersny.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1136&GID=846&G=53E436AD-5BC9-4726-998D-F6C2CF8B2FAB"
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