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🌱 What’s planned for Yonkers’ historic Juneteenth celebration on Warburton Avenue?

Yonkers, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Yonkers! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s planned for Yonkers’ historic Juneteenth celebration on Warburton Avenue?
  • How a Yonkers-born advocate turned early local coverage into momentum

Also on today's calendar: Music night with Gene DiNapoli and Jeff Samba Heck and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Yonkers' Oldest Black Organizations Unite for Juneteenth Celebration (yonkerstimes.com) — Yonkers’ oldest Black organizations are inviting residents to a free Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Messiah Baptist Church on Warburton Avenue. Expect breakfast, local history talks, music, and storytelling that spotlight Black contributions in Yonkers, including presentations from historian Mary Hoar and community leaders like Symra Brandon and Ken Davis.
   

• Keeping Up With Cienna Rose This Pride Month (yonkerstimes.com) — Yonkers readers are catching up with hometown trans advocate and storyteller Cienna Rose, whose journey began with coverage in local outlets like Yonkers Times and Yonkers Voice. Now based in Tampa, she’s expanding her advocacy, faith, and music work while reflecting on how her Yonkers roots shaped her voice and confidence.
   

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  • Hi all, I wanted to share my experience with this wonderful makeup artist, @liz Sanchez She came to our home and did both my makeup and my mother's.
    We were looking for a soft, natural look, and she absolutely exceeded our expectations. Many of you know that my mother suffered a stroke two years… (Nextdoor Homefield)
  • Anyole lost this orange tabby has blue rubber collar
    Rescued near 210 s Broadway yonkers 9143050420 Juan (Nextdoor Saw Mill River Rd)
  • Window Genie SPV, LLC posted a job opening for Pressure Washing / Window Cleaning Technician in Yonkers. Apply here.
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Yonkers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yonkers here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • It Was Always All About the People (patch.com)
  • Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus Highlights Mental Wellness With 'Reclaiming My Time' Virtual Event By Dr. Alexandria Connally (blackwestchester.com)

Pelham

  • A Parent's Guide to Managing Eczema at School, Camp, and Beyond (prevention.com)

Ok Yonkers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Yonkers

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Yonkers

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.