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1. Yonkers 15th Annual 'Backpack to School Drive' (hudsonvalleypress.com) — Yonkers families are getting a boost as Mayor Mike Spano's 15th annual Backpack to School Drive delivers 500 supply-filled backpacks to students at School 23, with help from city employees, residents, and local sponsors. Organizers say the donations ease inflation-driven costs and have provided more than 31,000 backpacks to Yonkers public school students and local nonprofits since 2012.
2. How much longer are Westchester beaches and pools open? What to know (lohud.com) — If you're in Yonkers, two key county pools—Sprain Ridge Pool and The Brook at Tibbetts—are scheduled to stay open through Labor Day, with admission fees and residency rules in place. The article also lists hours and closing dates for other Westchester beaches and pools, and urges residents to check for weather-related closures before heading out.
3. Yonkers Residents Clash with Police in Heated Confrontation (yonkerstimes.com) — Yonkers residents and police are under scrutiny after a tense August 30 confrontation at the Hudson Street Annex was captured on video and widely shared online. The Yonkers Sanctuary Movement alleges aggressive officer behavior and plans a September 16 meeting, while the Police Department has launched an internal review and says no arrests or force occurred.
4. Westchester's First West Nile Virus Human Case Of 2026 Reported In Yonkers Resident (dailyvoice.com) — Westchester's first human West Nile virus case of 2026 has been confirmed in a Yonkers resident, prompting health officials to urge locals to eliminate standing water around their homes. While most infections cause mild flu-like symptoms, older adults and those with health conditions face higher risks, and large public pools of water can be reported to the county health department.
5. The Deadly 1936 Heat Wave Helped Popularize Shorts in the US (history.com) — Yonkers makes a memorable appearance in this history of the deadly 1936 heat wave, when two residents deliberately violated the city's anti-shorts law and ultimately won a court case that legalized shorts there. The piece mainly explores how extreme heat pushed Americans toward cooler clothing and how that summer slowly shifted fashion norms nationwide.
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